
Each quarter, Venture Mechanics offers a rotating series of Founder Workshops on specific topics that every startup team needs to master. These are typically 1.5-3.5 hour evening sessions given by the best of our mentors. While the workshops are intended to be taken sequentially they can be taken asynchronously.
Please note that some courses are in-real-life and others are virtual. IRL courses are generally not hybridized.
Companies in the Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator receive unlimited access to these workshops at no additional cost during their term.
The recommended course order is as follows, but is not sacrosanct by any means:

Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with essential skills in customer discovery. Understanding your customers is so crucial for success that Venture Mechanics won't even accept a startup into the incubator unless a substantial amount of customer discovery has already been documented. This workshop will guide you through practical strategies and tools to identify, understand, and validate your target market effectively.
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Who Should Attend:
About Angie Parker:
Angie Parker is an experienced leader blending Air Force aviation background with startup operations and venture expertise. As the former Executive Director of the Alliance of Angels she drove strategic growth for the Pacific Northwest's largest angel group, investing $4-6 million annually in early-stage tech, hardware, and life sciences startups. Previously, she handled community, operations, and marketing at Context Ventures and served as Chief of Staff for veteran-founded startups. Her decade-plus in BizOps and brand strategy makes her ideal for guiding founders through customer discovery workshops.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The science of content that builds attention, trust, and demand with a sprinkle of LI algorithm secret sauce.
You'll learn how to use simple neuroscience principles and content psychology to go viral on LinkedIn without chasing trends or sounding like everyone else. Just like Shannon did in building her following to 65,000 and growing fast.
Whether you’re building a personal brand, validating a new offer, or trying to attract investors and talent, this class will show you how to:
This session is built for founders who want visibility that leads to action without spending hours online or outsourcing their voice.