A STARTUP
BOOTCAMP FOR
FOUNDERS
Startup Ignition Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive training program designed to validate, stress test, and refine your startup idea. Whether you're an aspiring founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, our bootcamp will transform your approach to building ventures.
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Startup Ignition Bootcamp is a transformative 3-day in-class intensive designed for founders to validate, stress-test, and scale their startup ideas. We offer practical knowledge and skills that equip founders to build their own large-scale startups — from ideation through exit. After your three days of all-day training, you leave with both a clear path to help you reach critical milestones, and access to our community, tools and resources.
Start ClassThe founders of the Startup Ignition Bootcamp are experts in all of our training. Typically at our own cost.
Bootcamp cohorts host 20-30 entrepreneurs at a time and with assignments to activate the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
3 days of in-class training is designed to validate, stress-test, test, and refine the idea, the business model and operations of the startup company.
INSTRUCTORS
John Richards
Managing Partner
John has spent 30+ years building and backing startups. He helped scale one of the first online yellow pages into InfoSpace's multi-billion-dollar IPO, led operations for Google Fiber's Provo launch, and taught entrepreneurship at BYU for nearly two decades — where he was named one of the top 25 entrepreneurship educators in the U.S. He has invested in over 100 startups.
Tyler Richards
General Partner
Tyler is a three-time founder, best known for building and exiting DevMountain — one of the country's earliest coding bootcamps. He co-founded Startup Ignition with John in 2015 and has spent the past decade running its bootcamp, fund, and toolsuite. Named to BusinessQ's 40 Under 40 in 2025.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN
Our curriculum is crafted around the principles of successful business management, focussing on the kind of agile, scalable models that thrive in today's competitive landscapes. By the end of this program, you will have a solid framework for business strategy and the steps you need to take your startup from concept to reality.
Engage in hands-on learning through real-life assignments that are designed to propel your entrepreneurial vision forward.
Work with expert mentors who will ensure that you are well-prepared for the subsequent phases of your venture's growth.
Benefit from peer critiques that offer diverse perspectives and valuable feedback on your work.
Gain a network of subject matter experts and peers, which can be critical for the future of your startup.
ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES
This is by far the best startup training I have ever had. There is an incredible amount of information offered through this course that I do not believe is available anywhere else. The knowledge gained paired with the opportunity to be mentored by true experts in the field is truly invaluable.
Richie Stapler
2016 Student
John's energy and experience have benefitted Utah's universities, incubators/accelerators, and entrepreneurs. Nearly a decade ago John was one of those who took the time to sit with us young, hungry entrepreneurs and share his insight as we were building Zinch. That level of care from someone who's done it is tremendously encouraging in a startup and I'll forever value his opinion and friendship.
Sid Krommenhoek
Founder
I thought John Richards did a great job with helping out each student and their individual needs. He has a wealth of knowledge to share...and has a great way of demonstrating that knowledge in class. I always felt accommodated for in our private meetings and reassured that I was making progress.
James Gillette
Cohort 1 Student
There are so many details when you're starting a company. Having someone like John offer mentorship and advice is invaluable. From the small details to the big decisions, I'm glad John is available to share his knowledge and experience.
Joe Wilson
Founder
Startup Ignition gives you, as an aspiring or experienced Entreprenuer, the foundation, consolidated knowledge, and connections to make sure your venture is successful. If you are doubting whether or not to apply, do it. Take it from me, Startup Ignition gives the willing entrepreneur the tools to succeed.
Bryson C. Hill
Cohort 6 Student
The world of entrepreneurship is full of cliches, motivational quotes, success gurus and "how to" books. Unfortunately no amount of hard work will bring results unless a business knows where to focus their efforts and what mistakes to avoid. Startup Ignition is a road map that reveals to an entrepreneur where to unleash their passion and assert their efforts to get real results.
Chris Claflin
Cohort 1 Student
I can not say enough about Startup Ignition. The instruction is top notch. There is real practical startup informaiton shared. I think this is because everyone involved have been there and done it. I would say that Startup Ignition knows what they are doing and there is no better startup information available. I am where I am at because of SI!
Miguel Ramos
Cohort 16 Student
I had two tremendous outcomes from Startup Ignition. 1) I was able to invalidate my idea (which I thought was going to make me rich) saving me a ton of time and money. 2) I learned that entrepreneurship can be taught and that there are tried and true processes and procedures that can increase your likelihood of success.
Riley Nelson
Cohort 5 Student
Startup Ignition is the opportunity of a lifetime. Do not let it go by. John Richards is a wealth of knowledge that far surpasses the cost of tuition. Just the access to John as a mentor and his years of experience is invaluable. The class is inspiring and I only wish I could attend the next cohort as well to absorb more of the fire-hose of knowledge.
Lars Hamilton
Cohort 1 Student
If you go through Startup Ignition, you have a higher probability of getting accepted and funded by BoomStartup, and also me!
Robb Kunz
CEO/Founding Partner, BoomStartup
Do it. As someone who has started a business before and made the mistakes, it's worth the cost of tuition to avoid the mistakes and learn how to do things right.
Dan Fairbanks
Cohort 1 Student
I first met John while prepping for a business plan competition. I had a good idea and some seed funding, but no clue how to start a business. John taught me about cap tables, dealing with investors, hiring top talent, and many other crucial lessons! He saved me from myself in the early days!
Adam Edmunds
Founder
Most valuable education dollars I have ever spent bar none.
Tim Anderson
Cohort 1 Student
I've known John Richards since I was a college kid with a big vision, and an empty wallet. He's the kind of guy that's super creative and always brings a perspective that changes the way you look at things. Along with his creativity comes a wealth of experience that's made John an invaluable mentor and friend to me, and a boon to the entrepreneurial community in Utah.
Dave Bateman
Founder
OUR SUPPORTERS
INTRODUCING STARTUP IGNITION TOOLSUITE
The entrepreneurship journey is now more flexible than ever with Startup Ignition's Bootcamp offered online. Harness the power of our rigorous, real-world curriculum from the comfort of your chosen environment and make actionable steps towards your successful venture.
Convenience and Flexibility
Our online Bootcamp fits into your life, allowing you to balance learning with personal and professional responsibilities.
Broader Networking
Our online Bootcamp fits into your life, allowing you to balance learning with personal and professional responsibilities.
Access to Expertise
Our online Bootcamp fits into your life, allowing you to balance learning with personal and professional responsibilities.
Real - World Application
Academy is built to provide practical, actionable guidance. Work on your project in parallel with your coursework, applying what you learn in real-time to your business.
THE COMPLETE ECOSYSTEM
Startup Ignition Bootcamp is a component of the Startup Ignition ecosystem, strategically designed to guide entrepreneurs from ideation through growth. Explore the full Startup Ignition Ecosystem.
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