ASN x TGB Pre-Founder Catalyst Masterclass with AI (For Women)

ASN x TGB Pre-Founder Catalyst Masterclass with AI (For Women) Turn Your Business Idea into Reality — Faster, Smarter, and with Confidence Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? The ASN x TGB Pre-Founder Catalyst Masterclass with AI is a practical entrepreneurship programme designed specifically for women who want to explore entrepreneurship, validate business ideas and leverage AI to accelerate startup building. We are proud to partner with The Generative Beings, Asia’s largest AI founder and builder ecosystem with 15,000+ members across Southeast Asia, for this masterclass too! Whether you're a professional exploring your next chapter, in a career transition, or have always dreamed of building your own business, this programme will equip you with the mindset, frameworks, AI tools and support network to help you take your first steps with confidence. Jointly hosted by Asia Startup Network (ASN) and The Generative Beings, this exclusive small-group programme combines self-paced learning, an intensive hands-on workshop, experienced mentors and a thriving entrepreneurial community. Rather than learning entrepreneurship in theory, you'll apply proven startup frameworks, rapidly prototype your ideas with AI, receive real-time feedback, and leave with a practical roadmap for your entrepreneurial journey. Most importantly, you'll become part of one of Southeast Asia's most active startup communities, giving you continued access to founders, mentors, investors and peers long after the programme ends.

Why Join? Starting a business can feel overwhelming. Many aspiring founders spend months—or even years—working on ideas that customers never wanted, investing significant time and money before realising they were solving the wrong problem. At ASN, we've spent more than a decade supporting entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. One lesson stands out above all else: Successful startups begin by deeply understanding the right problem before building the right solution. This programme is designed to help you avoid common startup mistakes by combining practical entrepreneurship frameworks with the latest AI tools, allowing you to validate ideas, build prototypes and receive customer feedback much faster than ever before. You'll also discover how your own experiences, strengths, passions and purpose can become the foundation of a meaningful and sustainable business. Our results speak for itself Since the inception of our masterclasses 1.5 years ago, we are proud to have the following outcomes: 2 of our masterclasses women participants have started their businesses 1 has acquired a 25 year old business 1 has successfully selected for a Singapore university venture building programme

Since attending one of our past cohorts of the Prefounder Catalyst programme, participant Siok Hwee started her own company, a platform to help connecting suitable patients to clinical trials. Read her inspiring story by clicking here.

Who Should Attend? This programme is ideal for women who are: Curious about entrepreneurship but unsure where to begin Professionals considering a career transition Aspiring founders with an early-stage business idea Corporate professionals exploring side businesses Freelancers or consultants looking to build scalable ventures Recent graduates interested in startups Anyone who wants to use AI to accelerate entrepreneurship No prior startup experience is required.

What You'll Learn Over the course of the programme, you'll learn how to: Think like an entrepreneur and identify real market opportunities Discover customer problems worth solving Evaluate business ideas using the Lean Canvas Identify assumptions before investing significant time or money Conduct customer discovery and validation Use AI to accelerate research, ideation and startup building Build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype quickly using AI Gather customer feedback and iterate rapidly Understand startup fundraising fundamentals Communicate your business through an effective investor pitch Most importantly, you'll leave knowing exactly what your next steps are. What's more, all participants receive this top selling Smart Business Startup Founder's Guidebook on Amazon (value: $30), autographed by author and our mentor. and judge Adrian Thoo too!

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Programme Structure Part 1 — 7-Day Self-Paced Learning Before the live workshop, you'll gain access to ASN's online learning platform. During this week, you'll learn seven essential entrepreneurial concepts alongside practical AI tools that will help you accelerate every stage of startup building. Topics include: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Identifying assumptions Opportunity Discovery Customer Problems & Validation Competitor analysis Business Models Startup Mindset & Decision Making The self-paced programme allows everyone to arrive at the live workshop with a common foundation.

Part 2 — Live AI-Powered Masterclass in person (6.5 hours + 1-hour lunch) This highly interactive workshop with AI being an integral component allows our participants to learn by doing and from our experts/ mentors/ judges. Working individually and in small groups, you'll rapidly move from an idea to a validated business concept with guidance from experienced founders and mentors. During the bootcamp, you'll learn: 10:00 AM Entrepreneurship Foundations Understand what makes startups different from traditional businesses and learn how successful founders think. 11:00 AM Finding the Right Problem Identify meaningful customer problems that are worth solving instead of jumping immediately to solutions. Lean Canvas Workshop Map your customer segments, value proposition, channels, costs, revenue and key assumptions using the Lean Canvas. 12:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM AI Startup Building Learn practical workflows using modern AI tools such as Claude to: Research markets Analyse competitors Generate customer interview questions Create landing pages Build simple prototypes Draft marketing content Improve productivity Rapid Prototype Sprint Turn your idea into an early prototype within hours instead of weeks. We will start the project in Claude and our participants will be able to continue working on it after the masterclass. 3:30 PM Mentor Office Hours Receive personalised feedback from experienced startup founders, investors and operators who will challenge your assumptions and help refine your business idea. 4:30 PM Pitch Showcase Present your startup idea to mentors, investors and fellow participants. Receive practical feedback on both your business model and your presentation. 5:30 PM End of Masterclass

What You'll Walk Away With By the end of the programme, you'll have: A validated startup idea A completed Lean Canvas A clearer understanding of your customers An AI-assisted prototype or MVP Practical experience using AI to build businesses Personalised mentor feedback A roadmap for your next 90 days Greater confidence in your entrepreneurial journey A supportive community of founders, mentors and investors Smart Business Startup Founder Guide worth $30, autographed by author Adrian Thoo

Testimonials

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Crispina Tay Industry Mentor, National GRIP Programme Beyond the Bootcamp Unlike many entrepreneurship courses that end after a single workshop, your founder journey continues with ASN. Graduates gain opportunities to: Join monthly founder meetups Attend startup networking events Participate in exclusive women founder gatherings through Remarkable Women Connect with experienced mentors Receive introductions to investors when ready Continue learning through advanced entrepreneurship programmes Become part of ASN's growing startup ecosystem across Southeast Asia

Programme Fee S$600 (include the Smart Business Startup Founder's Guide) Flexible installment available. Our Speaker Shivang Gupta

Shivang is the founder and CEO of The Generative Beings (TGB), Asia’s largest AI founder and builder ecosystem with 15,000+ members across Southeast Asia. He works hands-on with AI every day, building automation pipelines, AI-powered tools, and content systems for TGB without a traditional engineering background, proof that anyone can build with today’s AI. Through TGB’s masterclasses, conferences, and the AI Village pavilion, he has helped thousands of founders, builders, and enterprise teams go from AI-curious to AI-native. He brings a practitioner’s lens to every session: what actually works, what breaks, and how to ship.

Our mentors and Judges Joe Low

Joe Low is a dedicated investment strategist and mentor with a strong focus on nurturing startups. With extensive experience in guiding early-stage companies, he leverages his expertise to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of launching and scaling their businesses. As a passionate supporter of innovation, he actively engages in mentorship roles, providing invaluable insights and strategies to aspiring founders. His commitment to fostering a collaborative environment encourages creativity and growth, empowering startups to thrive in competitive markets.

Adrian Thoo

Adrian Thoo is a seasoned strategist and visionary leader with a proven track record in guiding startups to success. As a Business Strategy Director at Blazing Conversions and Senior Advisor at Beltap Capital, Adrian brings a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including luxury fashion, education, media, finance, consulting, and technology.

Author of the Amazon #1 "Smart Business Startup Founder's Guidebook," Adrian's expertise lies in crafting effective business strategies, mentoring startups, and fostering entrepreneurial growth. With a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, he works closely with Venture Capital firms to create accelerator and mentorship programs that empower entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.

Join ASN Female Pre-founder Catalyst bootcamp as an individual but expect to graduate into a large vibrant and supportive startup ecosystem and mentorship support. Interested to take it to the next step? Simply sign up on Lu.ma! Photos from past masterclasses

Partners We thank Wantedly Singapore for this support. What happens after this Pre-founder Program Continue to join us for our second program. We understand that entrepreneurship demands more than just business savvy—it requires strong leadership and communication skills. That's why our second course includes advanced topics and workshops focused on enhancing your leadership abilities and communication prowess. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to marketing@asiastartupnetwork.com. Let's unlock your full potential together. Visit www.asiastartupnetwork.com/accelerate for more details. Why The Female Pre-Founder Catalyst Program? Our curriculum stands out for its blend of Eastern and Western philosophies, offering a comprehensive approach that extends beyond technical skills. Led by a team of seasoned operators and investors, we prioritize not only business acumen but also personal development, helping you uncover your passions and craft a sustainable business idea aligned with your life goals. We have assembled a suite of women founder friendly partners too, to assist you on your journey. About Asia Startup Network ASN didn’t start as an educational institute or training centre. ASN is a living, thriving startup ecosystem. Their founders have spent more than one decade coaching and supporting entrepreneurs and created one of the largest communities of > 3,000 startup founders, operators, investors and partners in Southeast Asia to collaborate and support each other’s growth. Since 2020, ASN has been organising 100s of startup workshops, events and programs to help entrepreneurs leapfrog their growth and raise funding. Join ASN for the knowledge, but stay because of the network. These are the reasons why taking a course at ASN and quickly plugging into the community would move the needle more than you expect. ASN is founded by Elise Tan and Andrew Tan. Elise has experience designing programs and personally coaching hundreds of founders at incubators and accelerators for over 10 years. She assisted more than 40 companies in raising more than US$1 million each. Andrew has more than 10 years of leadership experience founding his own social enterprise, building start ups and managing scale ups, as well as running ground up initiatives and communities, Andrew has a proven track record of driving growth and success and this will be transferred directly to this accelerator and its startups. ASN began firstly with Mentor For Hope in 2020, an impactful mentoring initiative initially supported by the Temasek Foundation under the OSCAR grant. The initiative facilitated 525 mentoring hours for 300 founders adversely affected by the COVID crisis, connecting them with invaluable insights from 250 investors, partners, and experts. In 2021, Elise and Andrew organised Makan For Hope Festival (with zero budget), a series of 30 virtual roundtables featuring VC managing partners and founders from notable startups like PropertyGuru, Shopback, and Carousell. The festival drew participation from 500 attendees, raising $123,000 in charity donations. Remarkable Women in Tech and Business Founded by Elise Tan, the active and supportive community provides a safe place for women working or running tech or traditional businesses to ask questions, network and find friends. Sign up here on bit.ly/remarkableW.

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