Jul 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (UTC)
Turn your startup idea into a real product, faster and smarter, with the power of AI. In this Startup Grind webinar, we’ll break down how tools like Loveable, Replit, and Cursor can streamline your MVP journey from sketch to launch. No fluff, just practical strategies for builders, founders, and creators ready to move fast.
Building a startup is hard. Building your MVP shouldn’t be.
Turning a startup idea into a working MVP doesn’t have to mean hiring a full development team or getting lost in technical roadblocks. With the right AI tools, you can build faster, smarter, and with more confidence.
This session is designed for startup founders, solo makers, product managers, and builders who want a clear, actionable path from concept to creation. You’ll discover how platforms like Loveable, Replit, and Cursor can help you go from idea to working product, without heavy coding or unnecessary delays.
We’ll cover real-world use cases, rapid prototyping workflows, and expert tips from founders. Learn how to validate your ideas quickly, automate repetitive tasks, reduce technical debt early, and keep your momentum up, all with the help of AI.
Whether you're building your first MVP or leveling up your current stack, this session will equip you with the tools and mindset to move from planning to product, smarter and faster than ever.
AI tools are everywhere. But most people don’t know how to actually use them effectively to build real products.
This webinar is for those who want to go beyond ChatGPT prompts and dive deep into:
Where AI truly adds value in MVP development
What tools should you be using, and how
How to avoid wasting time on tools that won’t scale with you
How to build smarter, validate faster, and ship sooner
If you’ve got a startup idea in your head, this is your chance to learn how to bring it to life with speed, clarity, and a lean mindset, powered by AI.
Christopher Graves and Russell Trzaska are co-founders of Precursor, a planning IDE that bridges the gap between ideas and AI-powered development. The duo met at a developer conference and began building applications together, quickly discovering how well their complementary skills meshed. Through their collaborative work, they identified a critical pain point: developers jumping straight into AI coding tools like Cursor without proper planning were getting poor results and wasting time. After testing structured planning approaches on their own projects, they saw dramatic improvements in both speed and code quality. This led them to build Precursor - a tool that transforms vague ideas into the structured documentation that AI coding tools need to create production-quality applications. They're currently developing their MVP and preparing for launch to address this workflow gap for the growing community of AI-assisted developers.
First-time founders or indie hackers building their MVP
Product managers curious about AI-powered workflows
Developers seeking to speed up and scale prototype cycles
Designers or no-code builders exploring AI for development
Anyone who wants to validate startup ideas faster using cutting-edge tools
Get real talk—not another “AI builds your startup overnight” myth.
See how Loveable, Replit, and Cursor fit into a real-world MVP stack.
Discover how to go from idea to launch without hiring a full dev team.
Cut costs, save weeks of effort, and avoid early-stage product traps.
Live Q&A — Ask Christopher anything about building, validating, or scaling with AI.
Precursor
Co-Founder
Precursor
Co-Founder
TorontoDigits
Project Manager
TorontoDigits Studio
CEO & CTO
TorontoDigits
Chapter Director
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