Founder Fundamentals

This course covers the essential topics for startup founders. Each module is designed to help you progress through key stages of building your startup.

Course Modules

1. Getting started as a founder (2 mins)
2. Finding a co-founder (3 mins)
3. Turning your startup idea into a reality (2 mins)
4. How to find and listen to customers (3 mins)
5. Customer validation and understanding your market (4 mins)
6. Building a prototype (3 mins)

Related Resources

• Learn (opens in a new tab) - More learning resources for startups
• AWS Credits (opens in a new tab) - Get AWS credits for your startup
• Offers (opens in a new tab) - Special offers for startups
• Events (opens in a new tab) - Startup events
• Programs (opens in a new tab) - AWS startup programs
• Contact Us (opens in a new tab) - Get in touch with AWS Startups

Programs

• Accelerators (opens in a new tab) - Cohort-based programs providing expertise, mentorship, and resources to accelerate startups.
• Lofts (opens in a new tab) - Community spaces where startups and developers learn, build, and connect globally.
• Spotlights (opens in a new tab) - Regional, short-term programs offering industry-specific support to early-stage startups.

Resources

• Generative AI Articles (opens in a new tab) - Generative AI resources, use cases, and support for startups.
• Showcase (opens in a new tab) - Browse startups on AWS, explore their solutions, and connect with founders.
• Startup Resources (opens in a new tab) - Technical guides, learning resources, and strategies for startup growth.
• Building Solutions (opens in a new tab) - Ready-to-use tools and guides to accelerate development.
• Customer Stories (opens in a new tab) - Startup success stories from AWS customers to inspire and inform.
• Business Guidance (opens in a new tab) - Expert strategies to propel your startup forward.
• Activate Providers (opens in a new tab) - Resources for startup enabling organizations and venture capital firms.