AI for Founders
Build, raise and scale an AI-first startup — in 10 weeks.
Next cohort: Sep 2, 2026
- 20 founders per cohort
- Mon / Wed / Fri · 9–11 PM IST + weekly 1:1
- AbilityEx AI Founder Certificate + investor intros for top capstones
Why this program works
Build in public
Ship an MVP in weeks using Lovable, Cursor, Supabase and the AI stack we live in.
Fundable narrative
Craft a deck and story that lands meetings with angels and pre-seed funds.
Founder pods
Tight pods of 5 founders + a mentor — accountability, candour and momentum every week.
About this program
From idea to investable AI startup. The AI Founders Accelerator combines AI product building, fundraising, hiring and ops — taught by founders who've raised capital and shipped real AI products.
What you'll achieve
- Validate and scope an AI product in weeks, not months
- Build an MVP with no-code + AI
- Craft a fundable narrative and deck
- Set up AI-native ops, hiring and growth
- Walk into demo day in front of real investors
Who it's for
- First-time founders
- Operators leaving roles to start up
- Existing founders pivoting to AI
Probably not for
- · People not committing 10+ hrs/week
- · Anyone looking for passive content
Tools you'll master
Format
Live + private mentor pod + investor intros
Curriculum
7 modules · 21 lessons · live + on-demand
01Idea → Wedge
3 lessons
Idea → Wedge
- Finding a real AI wedge
- Validation sprints
- Pricing & positioning
02Build Fast with AI
3 lessons
Build Fast with AI
- Lovable + Supabase MVP
- Cursor for non-engineers
- Shipping in public
03Distribution from Day 1
3 lessons
Distribution from Day 1
- Founder-led sales
- Content as a moat
- Waitlists that convert
04Fundraising
3 lessons
Fundraising
- Narrative & deck
- Investor pipeline
- Term sheets demystified
05Hiring & Team
3 lessons
Hiring & Team
- First 5 hires
- Working with AI agents
- Operating cadence
06Scale & Ops
3 lessons
Scale & Ops
- AI-native ops stack
- Metrics & dashboards
- Sustainable founder life
07Demo Day
3 lessons
Demo Day
- Pitch coaching
- Investor Q&A prep
- Live pitch to a panel
Real projects you'll build
Every project becomes a portfolio piece you can show to employers, clients or investors.
MVP shipped in public
A working AI product with real users by week 6.
Investor deck
A 12-slide deck and narrative ready for warm intros.
GTM plan
A founder-led GTM motion validated with real conversations.
Capstone Project
Pitch your AI startup live to a panel of investors and operators on demo day.
Certification
AbilityEx AI Founder Certificate + investor intros for top capstones
Learn from practitioners
Vikram Saini
Lead Mentor · 2x Founder
Raised $4M across two startups. Coached 100+ founders into pre-seed rounds.
Priya Nair
Fundraising Mentor · ex-VC
Former investor at a top India VC. Knows exactly what pre-seed checks need to see.
Alumni outcomes
"AbilityEx is the most outcome-driven AI program I've taken. Within 6 weeks I was billing clients with the workflows I built in the cohort."
Aakash R. · Independent AI consultant
Bonuses included
1:1 founder mentor
Investor warm intros
Legal & finance templates
Lifetime founder community
Ready to join the next AI for Founders cohort?
Drop your details. A learning advisor will share the syllabus, cohort dates, EMI options and answer every question — no obligation.
- Verified certificate + LinkedIn credential
- 1:1 onboarding call before kickoff
- 7-day no-questions-asked refund
Prefer to talk it through first?
Pick a slot that suits you. A counsellor will walk you through the AI for Founders curriculum, mentors, batch dates and whether this is the right fit for your goals.
- Instant WhatsApp confirmation
- Slots every day except Sunday
- Zero pressure, zero payment
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an idea before joining?
No — week 1 is dedicated to idea discovery and validation.
Do you take equity?
No. AbilityEx does not take any equity in your startup.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — every learner who completes the cohort gets a verified AbilityEx certificate plus a shareable LinkedIn credential.
What if I miss a live session?
Every session is recorded and posted within 24 hours, with notes, homework and Loom walkthroughs.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If after the first week you feel it isn't a fit, we offer a full no-questions-asked refund.