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XI Discovery Accelerator

Designed for a Colorado-based tech founder building a software or SaaS solution, ready to move from idea to MVP with clarity, discipline, and long-term vision.

In-person at our Colorado Springs HQ office

4-Week Cohort Program (one session per week on Thursdays June 4th – June 25th)

3 hours per session (1:00 PM – 4:00PM)

Program Fee: $399 per participant

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

XI Discovery Accelerator

Designed for a Colorado-based tech founder building a software or SaaS solution, ready to move from idea to MVP with clarity, discipline, and long-term vision.

In-person at our Colorado Springs HQ office

4-Week Cohort Program (one session per week on Thursdays June 4th – June 25th)

3 hours per session (1:00 PM – 4:00PM)

Program Fee: $399 per participant

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

Program Overview

This program consolidates product innovation into a focused, 4-Part accelerator designed to guide early-stage teams from ideation to a validated MVP. The series is delivered as an in-person, small-group experience emphasizing hands-on creation, rapid iteration, and applied use of generative AI and vibe-coding tools.

Format & Experience

In-person, facilitated training room

Small-group, highly participatory format

Hands-on working sessions with guided instruction

Cohort Size: Limited to 5–10 participants

Community & Access

  • Access to the XI Community during and after the program
  • Ongoing peer learning and network connections

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

Program Overview

This program consolidates product innovation into a focused, 4-Part accelerator designed to guide early-stage teams from ideation to a validated MVP. The series is delivered as an in-person, small-group experience emphasizing hands-on creation, rapid iteration, and applied use of generative AI and vibe-coding tools.

Format & Experience

In-person, facilitated training room

Small-group, highly participatory format

Hands-on working sessions with guided instruction

Cohort Size: Limited to 5–10 participants

Community & Access

  • Access to the XI Community during and after the program
  • Ongoing peer learning and network connections

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

4-Week Curriculum

WEEK 1: Define Your Problem

Focus: Clarity before creation

Activities (light touch):

  • Problem framing & opportunity sizing
  • Define target customer + use case
  • AI-assisted problem statements & hypotheses
  • Success metrics for MVP (what “good” looks like)

Tangible Outcomes:

Clear problem statement

  • Defined target user + use case
  • MVP success criteria
  • Initial product hypothesis

WEEK 2: Understand The User & Market

Focus: Evidence over assumptions

Activities:

  • Synthetic personas (AI-generated + refined)
  • User journey mapping (current vs. ideal)
  • Pain points, needs, and moments of friction
  • Competitive & alternative solution scan
  • Value proposition positioning

Tangible Outcomes:

  • 1–2 validated personas
  • User journey map with key pain points
  • Competitive snapshot
  • Refined value proposition

WEEK 3: Develop The Solution

Focus: From insight to interface

Activities:

  • Translate insights into feature ideas
  • Define MVP scope (what’s in / what’s out)
  • PRD-lite (goals, users, features, constraints)
  • UX/UI wireframes 
  • Begin vibe-coded prototype

Tangible Outcomes:

  • MVP feature list
  • Lightweight PRD
  • Core user flows
  • Low-fidelity wireframes
  • Early clickable prototype

WEEK 4: Test & Refine The MVP

Focus: Learn fast, improve fast

Activities:

  • Usability testing (lightweight / rapid)
  • Feedback synthesis (AI-assisted)
  • Iteration on UX/UI and prototype
  • Product mockups + basic branding
  • MVP narrative & demo prep

Tangible Outcomes:

  • Refined Vibe Coded MVP
  • Usability insights & changes made
  • Basic brand direction (name, tone, visuals)
  • Shareable demo
  • Clear next steps (build, test, pitch, or fund)

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

4-Week Curriculum

WEEK 1: Define Your Problem

Focus: Clarity before creation

Activities (light touch):

  • Problem framing & opportunity sizing
  • Define target customer + use case
  • AI-assisted problem statements & hypotheses
  • Success metrics for MVP (what “good” looks like)

Tangible Outcomes:

Clear problem statement

  • Defined target user + use case
  • MVP success criteria
  • Initial product hypothesis

WEEK 2: Understand The User & Market

Focus: Evidence over assumptions

Activities:

  • Synthetic personas (AI-generated + refined)
  • User journey mapping (current vs. ideal)
  • Pain points, needs, and moments of friction
  • Competitive & alternative solution scan
  • Value proposition positioning

Tangible Outcomes:

  • 1–2 validated personas
  • User journey map with key pain points
  • Competitive snapshot
  • Refined value proposition

WEEK 3: Develop The Solution

Focus: From insight to interface

Activities:

  • Translate insights into feature ideas
  • Define MVP scope (what’s in / what’s out)
  • PRD-lite (goals, users, features, constraints)
  • UX/UI wireframes 
  • Begin vibe-coded prototype

Tangible Outcomes:

  • MVP feature list
  • Lightweight PRD
  • Core user flows
  • Low-fidelity wireframes
  • Early clickable prototype

WEEK 4: Test & Refine The MVP

Focus: Learn fast, improve fast

Activities:

  • Usability testing (lightweight / rapid)
  • Feedback synthesis (AI-assisted)
  • Iteration on UX/UI and prototype
  • Product mockups + basic branding
  • MVP narrative & demo prep

Tangible Outcomes:

  • Refined Vibe Coded MVP
  • Usability insights & changes made
  • Basic brand direction (name, tone, visuals)
  • Shareable demo
  • Clear next steps (build, test, pitch, or fund)

Applications For The Next Cohort Will Open Early Fall 2026

Express Interest Here To Be Notified When Applications Open

What Participants Walk Away With At The End

  • A Validated Problem: Evidence that the problem is real and meaningful, supported by customer conversations, observations, or early feedback confirming that it is worth solving.
  • A Clearly Defined User & Market: A well-defined target audience, including who the primary users are, the context in which they experience the problem, and the market opportunity the solution addresses.
  • A Vibe Coded MVP Prototype: A functional prototype created using AI-assisted development tools that demonstrates the core concept and can be tested with real users for early feedback.
  • A Coherent Product Story and Pitch: A clear and compelling explanation of the problem, solution, target users, and value proposition that can be confidently communicated to customers, partners, or investors.
  • A Next-Step Roadmap For The Accelerator (build, raise, or pilot): A structured plan outlining the most important next steps for advancing the product, whether through further development, customer pilots, fundraising, or entering the next accelerator stage.

What Participants Walk Away With At The End

  • A Validated Problem: Evidence that the problem is real and meaningful, supported by customer conversations, observations, or early feedback confirming that it is worth solving.
  • A Clearly Defined User & Market: A well-defined target audience, including who the primary users are, the context in which they experience the problem, and the market opportunity the solution addresses.
  • A Vibe Coded MVP Prototype: A functional prototype created using AI-assisted development tools that demonstrates the core concept and can be tested with real users for early feedback.
  • A Coherent Product Story and Pitch: A clear and compelling explanation of the problem, solution, target users, and value proposition that can be confidently communicated to customers, partners, or investors.
  • A Next-Step Roadmap For The Accelerator (build, raise, or pilot): A structured plan outlining the most important next steps for advancing the product, whether through further development, customer pilots, fundraising, or entering the next accelerator stage.

Meet Your Instructor

Stephanie Hubbard

Stephanie Hubbard is a seasoned Product Experience Director and innovation leader with more than 20 years of expertise in UX research, UX/UI, product and industrial design, and design for manufacturing. As Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs™, she leads cross-functional teams at the forefront of IoE, AI, and edge computing – turning bold ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. Stephanie is known for translating deep user insights into impactful digital and physical products that integrate emerging technologies with legacy systems across industries including semiconductors and advanced tech.

With a strong foundation in R&D and new product development, Stephanie has owned and evolved entire product ecosystems – from early-stage concept through commercialization – blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. She excels at guiding complex initiatives, aligning engineering, design, and business teams to deliver intuitive, human-centered innovations that redefine markets. Beyond her corporate leadership, Stephanie is an active mentor within the Exponential Impact community, where she supports emerging founders and has facilitated hands-on workshops to help startups refine product strategy and user experience. A BFA graduate in Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she remains passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and collaborating with forward-thinking teams to shape what’s next.

Meet Your Instructor

Stephanie Hubbard

Stephanie Hubbard is a seasoned Product Experience Director and innovation leader with more than 20 years of expertise in UX research, UX/UI, product and industrial design, and design for manufacturing. As Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs™, she leads cross-functional teams at the forefront of IoE, AI, and edge computing – turning bold ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. Stephanie is known for translating deep user insights into impactful digital and physical products that integrate emerging technologies with legacy systems across industries including semiconductors and advanced tech.

With a strong foundation in R&D and new product development, Stephanie has owned and evolved entire product ecosystems – from early-stage concept through commercialization – blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. She excels at guiding complex initiatives, aligning engineering, design, and business teams to deliver intuitive, human-centered innovations that redefine markets. Beyond her corporate leadership, Stephanie is an active mentor within the Exponential Impact community, where she supports emerging founders and has facilitated hands-on workshops to help startups refine product strategy and user experience. A BFA graduate in Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she remains passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and collaborating with forward-thinking teams to shape what’s next.

“I really enjoyed participating in the Discovery XI program. It helped me focus on one concept, clarify the problem I was solving, better understand the user, and turn the idea into clear product requirements. Learning how to build a PRD and use it to vibe code an MVP was incredibly valuable because it helped me move from an idea to something tangible in just four weeks. What started as a digital solution for my own company became something much bigger through the program. Discovery XI helped me recognize a broader opportunity that I now want to continue pursuing. The program is intense and fast-paced, but the structure works because it happens in such a supportive environment. Being part of a cohort made the process feel less isolating, and getting feedback from founders, business owners, and the Exponential community helped me refine the MVP, practice my pitch, and understand my next steps. Overall, I loved the people, the instruction, and the energy of the program. Stephanie was an incredible instructor, and it was motivating to be surrounded by people who genuinely wanted to help each other succeed. It also connected me to a larger startup and business network in Colorado Springs, which I’m excited to continue being part of.”

Elisha Niebuhr, Founder & CEO – Modern Interior Company

“I really enjoyed participating in the Discovery XI program. It helped me focus on one concept, clarify the problem I was solving, better understand the user, and turn the idea into clear product requirements. Learning how to build a PRD and use it to vibe code an MVP was incredibly valuable because it helped me move from an idea to something tangible in just four weeks. What started as a digital solution for my own company became something much bigger through the program. Discovery XI helped me recognize a broader opportunity that I now want to continue pursuing. The program is intense and fast-paced, but the structure works because it happens in such a supportive environment. Being part of a cohort made the process feel less isolating, and getting feedback from founders, business owners, and the Exponential community helped me refine the MVP, practice my pitch, and understand my next steps. Overall, I loved the people, the instruction, and the energy of the program. Stephanie was an incredible instructor, and it was motivating to be surrounded by people who genuinely wanted to help each other succeed. It also connected me to a larger startup and business network in Colorado Springs, which I’m excited to continue being part of.”

Elisha Niebuhr, Founder & CEO – Modern Interior Company