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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.
Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time.
HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".
We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.
Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and connections they need to succeed.
Our goal is to build a strong, vibrant, collaborative entrepreneurial community with deep, lasting business and social relationships from Silicon Valley to Germany and beyond.
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How to Find Product Market Fit Quickly
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Product-market fit is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts, yet it is also one of the least well defined.
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You will learn:
- What is Product Market Fit (PMF)
- Product Market Fit metrics
- A method of reaching PMF quickly
- How to define your MVP properly to reduce the cost and time of development
- A framework for releasing code more often so you can learn faster
- A tactic you can use to improve your product
And more!
About the Speaker
Nelly Yusupova is a CTO, with over 18 years experience, leading companies to technical excellence. She is a start-up tech advisor, outsourced CTO, and the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs.
Nelly is on a mission to help entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes and through her online masterclass TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, she provides the roadmap to successfully manage technology teams and projects.
Just recently included in Fast Company’s, “League of Extraordinary Women”, Nelly has been at the forefront of the women’ s movement online since 1999 and is a Wall Street Journal’s “Woman on the IT Fast Track”.
Nelly is a speaker and presenter for many organizations and major industries events including: Women’s Enterprise Center, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, Small Business Summit, BlogHer, Social Media Jungle, Mom 2.0, BlogWorld, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company Magazine, NewsDay.com, O’Reilly, SmartMoney, SmallBiz, TechRepublic, Women’s Radio.3 attendees
Silicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
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Build your business network - face to face (online)!
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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
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Silicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
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-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!
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Participants can be located anywhere in the world!
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There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.
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Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
Network, socialize and connect!
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
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https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)
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25% OFF! HIRED: The 6 Week Roadmap To Your Next Job in 2026
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ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS: The Job Market Is projected to continue cooling in Q1 and Q2, and your career can’t afford guesswork.
This economy is rewarding the strategic and punishing the hopeful
That’s why Albert’s List has created HIRED! The 6 Week Roadmap To Your Next Job in 2026.
This is definitely not another feel-good bootcamp or “brush up your résumé and cross your fingers” pep talk
We have been in the trenches helping Bay Area job seekers find the advantage they need in the most competitive job markets in the world
And HIRED! Is the battle-tested, six-week, reality-grounded pathway that has helped thousands of job seekers cut through the noise, sharpen their message, and finally get traction again — even when the market is shaky and competitive as hell
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If You Don’t Have a Proven Strategy, You’re Relying on Luck, And Luck Won’t Pay your Rent.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth most career coaches refuse to say out loud:
You can’t out-apply the economy
You can’t “manifest” a recruiter response
You can’t spray résumés and pray for interviews
Every job seeker today faces three invisible walls:
The Attention Wall:
Hiring managers drown in qualified applicants, so If you can’t stand out in 6 seconds, you’re done
The Momentum Wall:
A scattered, unfocused search burns time you don’t have
Weeks turn into months. Confidence turns into anxiety
The Relevance Wall:
Skills alone don’t matter
Perceived value does
If your story, positioning, and outreach aren’t sharpened for today’s market, you get passed over, even if you’re objectively better
Albert’s List built the Boot Camp to destroy those walls
Because the market may be unpredictable…
but your strategy shouldn’t be
Here’s what we’ll cover in this Bootcamp:
Week 1: Beat the System, Not the Odds
You’ll learn how recruiters really filter candidates — and how to stop getting silently screened out. This is the week you finally flip the hiring process back in your favor.
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Week 2: Build a Résumé They Can’t Ignore
Create job-landing materials that cut through the noise and get interviews fast. No more guessing. No more getting lost in the pile. Just messaging that makes you the obvious choice.
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Week 3: Turn LinkedIn Into Opportunity Mode
You’ll go from invisible to in-demand with a profile that works for you, messages that get replies, and connections that turn into real leads and real offers.
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Week 4: Replace Chaos With a Plan
Stop spinning your wheels. You’ll build a targeted, smart search strategy that eliminates wasted effort and restores momentum so you can move toward the right roles, not just any roles.
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Week 5: Interview Like Someone Who Gets Hired
Learn how to tell your story with confidence, avoid deal-killing mistakes, and take control of the conversation so hiring teams walk away remembering you.
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Week 6: Turn Offers Into Better Offers
Master reading the room and negotiating with clarity. Our students consistently earn $500–$10,000 more because they finally know what to say, when to push, and how to close without fear.
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Optional Week 7: The Advanced Advantage
A deeper dive into company signals, late-stage positioning, and negotiation strategy — so you don’t just get an offer, you get the best version of it.
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Your Instructors:

Albert Qian – Founder of Albert’s List. Product marketer. Known as The Jobs Whisperer.

Elisa Huang – LinkedIn and networking expert. Moderator at Albert’s List.
Plus guest appearances from recruiters, hiring managers, and career coaches who have helped professionals get into companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and more.
## What’s Included:

6 live, weekly Zoom sessions

Office hours for Q&A and coaching

Templates, scripts, and checklists

Private LinkedIn chat group for accountability

Extra 1-on-1 sessions with instructors (for a fee)

Money-back guarantee if you complete the course and don’t get value after one year
### This New Years, make your job search count.
Stop guessing. Start gaining traction. Register today—and take the first step toward the job you deserve.1 attendee
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