The Bootstrapped Startup Idea Playbook with Charlie Ward @Brainstation

With the rise of AI & vibecoding, more people can build and explore entrepreneurship.
But turning that into something meaningful often comes down to choosing the right idea.
And if you don’t have one guess what! There is a playbook so join us to learn more 💡.
Ascend is joining forces with BrainStation & Charlie Ward, Founder of Ramen Space, for an evening of learning and networking!
Agenda:
Workshop (1 hour) — Charlie walks you through a practical playbook for finding and validating bootstrapped startup ideas
Networking — Stick around to meet fellow builders, bounce ideas, and keep the conversation going
You'll walk away with:
🍜 Proven Frameworks - a step-by-step system to go from "I have no idea" to a shortlist of validated opportunities you can actually execute.
🔍 Research superpowers - how to use Google Trends, Ahrefs, Exploding Topics, and app store data to map competitors and spot rising demand
🧭 Founder-market fit - why the best ideas start with your skills, your obsessions, and your unfair advantage
📚 Real case studies - how a group of successful founders each found bootstrapped success using different playbook strategies.

🍸 Drinks and food are sponsored by Brainstation !