The Program
10 weeks. One goal.
Prove it works.
PROOF replaces months of guessing with a structured sprint that produces measurable evidence your AI solution solves a real problem.
Philosophy
Proof before pitch.
Most accelerators teach you how to pitch. PROOF — built by Innovato Consultancy — teaches you how to build evidence that your solution works. Investors, customers, and partners don't need slides. They need proof.
And you don't need to arrive with an idea. On Day 1, our Frustration Archaeology methodology excavates your professional history to surface the real problems worth solving. Your domain expertise is the raw material — we help you mine it.
The 2D-2W-2M methodology compresses the critical first 6 months of a venture into 10 focused weeks.
- 01 Validate the problem exists
- 02 Build a working prototype
- 03 Generate measurable results
- 04 Produce your proof document
What You Are Building
The venture categories shaping the next decade.
The AI landscape is converging on two dominant delivery models. PROOF prepares founders to build both: Agent-as-a-Service (AaaS) platforms that deliver autonomous capabilities as a product, and Specialized Enterprise Agents (SEAs) that transform how entire industries operate.
This is not about wrapping an LLM in a UI. It is about building domain-specific, evidence-backed AI that earns trust in high-stakes environments — and can be sold, licensed, or operated as a standalone business.
The Sprint
2 Days · 2 Weeks · 2 Months
Three phases. Increasing fidelity. Each builds on the last.
The 2-Day Sprint
Frustration Archaeology
Excavate your professional history to surface the real problems you've seen firsthand. Map pain points to market opportunities.
Problem Validation
Test your problem hypothesis with rapid desk research, competitive analysis, and a clear problem statement.
Commit or Kill
By end of Day 2, you have a validated problem and a clear plan for the next phase — or you pivot before investing more time.
The 2-Week Sprint
Solution Design
Define the minimal AI solution that addresses the core problem. Technical architecture, data requirements, and success metrics.
Rapid Prototyping
Build a functional prototype using AI-first development tools. Focus on the proof mechanism, not polish.
First Signal
Get the prototype in front of real users or test data. Capture the first measurable signal that your approach works.
The 2-Month Sprint
Build & Iterate
Evolve from prototype to working product. Weekly sprints with mentorship checkpoints and progress metrics.
Validate & Measure
Run structured experiments. Build your evidence base with real usage data, pilot results, or benchmark comparisons.
Proof Document
Compile your results into a comprehensive proof document. This replaces the pitch deck as your primary fundraising asset.
Your Toolkit
AI Copilot + Human Mentor
Semi-autonomous workflow powered by custom Claude skills that guide you through each phase — paired with mentorship that handles the nuance. Every founder gets access to:
Weekly Rhythm
Structured. Not suffocating.
Monday Stand-up
15-min async check-in. What you did, what's next, where you're stuck.
Build Days
Tues – Thurs: focused building. Slack support always available.
Group Session
Friday: 90-min live session. Demo, feedback, workshop topics.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Bi-weekly: 45-min deep dive with your assigned mentor.