I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

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I would consider taking courses to familiarize yourself with what's possible. And then for your MVP, you can hire a freelancer from UpWork to get you to a thing to pitch. What I found however is that the Investors want to see it working and with some momentum of users. You will definitely want to submerse yourself into the culture of whatever your doing otherwise your a fish out of water.

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Great advice especially on submersing myself into the culture and knowing what people really care about. Thanks!

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You could consider joining an accelerator program to help coach you on pitch deck, MVP and provide you with necessary resources. They basically make you ready for the pre-seed round provided you stay committed and put in the hours.

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Thanks for the advice!

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