Session Details Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time Duration: 90 minutes Format: ZoomSession Type: Expert-Led Workshop + Applied Learning
Finding and refining product-market fit is one of the most critical milestones for early-stage foodtech ventures. This session, led by Chris Bardos (Product Hackers, DMZ, Foresight), will introduce frameworks and applied tools to help entrepreneurs move from push—convincing the market of their solution—to pull—where customers demonstrate demand and enthusiasm for adoption.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Understand the concept of product-market fit and why it drives early traction and scale;
- Map customer needs, pain points, and value propositions using applied frameworks;
- Identify early adopters and potential beachhead markets for commercialization;
- Validate assumptions through customer discovery and iterative testing; and
- Strengthen their ability to communicate value propositions clearly to customers, partners, and investors.
The session will also include a peer roundtable, facilitated by Chris and Cohort Mentor Dr. Jody Dexter, where participants share their product-market fit challenges, test assumptions, and receive targeted feedback. Jody will support dialogue and ensure an open, interactive environment where cohort members feel comfortable asking candid questions and learning from each other. This workshop sets the stage for Session 5, which will focus on proving product-market fit with real-world customer engagement.
