How Our Process Works
Step 1 - Founder Meeting
We ask about your vision and answer any questions you have about us.
1 Hour
We believe that great companies are built by founders who bring passion and unique insights into the problems they're solving. Our entire process - from deciding which founders to work with to developing the minimum viable product (MVP) - is designed to center the founder's vision.
Step 3 - MVP Development
4-8 Months
Step 2 - Bootcamp
3 Days
We workshop what a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) should look like for your startup idea.
Step 4 - Successful Launch
We launch your MVP with marketing support and keep improving it based on user feedback.
Ongoing
We work with you closely as our team turns your product vision into reality.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this accelerator for?
The HBF Venture Accelerator is for idea-stage founders who have strong conviction in their idea but are not technical or do not have the time to build it themselves. We help them launch their MVP, or minimum viable product, by handling the engineering and marketing while guiding them from idea to live product.
How is this accelerator different from VCs or other startup accelerators?
Traditionally, venture capitalists invest money in a startup so the founders can hire engineers and marketers to build and launch a product. We flip that model by directly doing the product development and marketing for a minimum viable product (MVP), helping founders minimize technical and go-to-market risk from day one.
Can I join part-time, or do I need to quit my job?
Yes, you can be part-time. Unlike traditional VCs or other startup accelerators, we don’t require founders to quit their jobs or relocate to work on their idea full-time. We believe that decision is better made after helping our founders gain traction and early revenue with an MVP.
Is this remote, and what’s the time commitment?
The program is fully remote. We ask for 2–3 meetings at the start (about an hour each) to assess fit and refine your idea as part of our bootcamp. After that, founders coordinate with us through biweekly sprint review calls where development and marketing results are shared, and additional meetings are available as needed via Calendly.
Who are the developers, and how is my IP protected?
We work with a global network of developers and match someone to your product based on your specific technical requirements. This allows us to work across a wide range of projects - from VR to AI. We make sure to setup legal protections for your IP during the development process.
How long does it take to build my MVP, and do you offer post-launch support?
It typically takes 4 to 8 months to build your minimum viable product, depending on your product’s technical requirements and other factors. We aim to be a long-term partner and take 3% equity to align our incentives similar to those of a CTO. Our goal is to continue supporting your startup well beyond the MVP launch.