Can you really build a minimum viable product in just 48 hours?

With so many off-the-shelf platforms, like Cursor, Lovable, WindSurf, claiming to help you build a fully functional MVP in just a few days, it’s no wonder early-stage founders are left wondering: Is this just another flashy marketing promise, or a real opportunity to launch fast and lean? 

Now available

Check out the full panel discussion video below, featuring candid insights from startup founders, engineers, and investors who have built and launched with these tools.

Learn what worked, what didn’t, and what “MVP” really means in today’s AI-powered landscape.

MVP is a very flexible term. For some, it’s a prototype, for others, it’s a working demo, or even a product with paying users.

Bohdan Krasiuk, Head of Engineering

What you’ll learn 


  • MVP in 2 days? Real stories of building, launching, and iterating at lightning speed, and the pitfalls to avoid.
  • Market impact: How ultra-fast MVPs are changing product-market fit, user feedback, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Investor perspective: What impresses investors and what raises red flags when speed is the priority.
  • Hype vs. reality: What platforms like Cursor, WindSurf, and Lovable can actually deliver — straight from founders who used them.
  • Defining MVP: Hear how panelists define and approach MVPs, from Notion docs and Figma prototypes to working demos and paying users.
  • Security & scaling: The risks, guardrails, and best practices for building with AI tools.
  • And more: Lessons learned, actionable tips, and answers to audience questions.

Why watch


  • Access the live session with expert insights.
  • Hear directly from founders, engineers, and investors about what it takes to build smarter, not just faster.
  • Learn how to validate your ideas, get real user feedback, and navigate the crowded landscape of AI app builders.

Who is this for? 


  • Entrepreneurs launching AI-native or AI-adjacent ventures. 
  • Startup founders & execs looking to build or scale lean. 
  • Investors exploring fast-moving product teams. 
  • Product, HR, ops & tech leads rethinking org structure. 
  • Contractors & freelancers navigating the AI shift. 

Speakers

Jason Ethier — Founding Partner at Energy Tech Nexus, a startup hub and community platform.
Gabriel Beaudoin — Co-founder of VishGuard, a product built with Lovable.
Chris Mullins — Founder of AnswerPath, built with Cursor.
Bohdan Krasiuk — VP of Engineering at Honeycomb Software, uncovers deep technical insights and real-world experience in scaling AI-driven platforms.
Oleg Lysiak — Startup Advisor, VP of Partnerships at Honeycomb Software, and Founder of RocketNetwork.
Vishnu RAJ — Multi-founder; built Debtfreeo.com and TailorMy.CV with Lovable, Windsurf, and Cursor.
Jeff Wang — Head of Business at Windsurf.

Gain practical insights, real-world takeaways, and clarity.