FedStorm Webinar: the Lean Startup for xFeds – April 2, 2025 // 12PM (ET)

Program Description

Transitioning from government service to entrepreneurship can be daunting, but the Lean Startup methodology provides a structured approach to launching a venture with minimal risk. In this exclusive 60-minute webinar, Tom Kohn, Senior Lecturer at American University’s Kogod School of Business, will break down the core principles of the Lean Startup, showing how former federal employees can validate ideas, minimize waste, and build successful businesses in a rapid timeframe. Whether you’re considering consulting, launching a product, or starting a think tank, this session will equip you with the mindset and framework to move forward with confidence.

Cost: Free (for FedStorm registered members)

Tentative Agenda

Introduction & Welcome (10 mins.)
Introduction and Overview of FedStorm and how the Lean Startup principles can work for ex-federal employees.

Primer on the the Lean Startup — Tom Kohn, Senior Lecturer at American University Kogod School of Business (30 mins.)
– What is Lean Startup, and why does it work?
– How to test ideas with minimal investment
– Validating your market: Customers, needs, and pivots
– Iteration, feedback loops, and learning fast

Q&A and Discussion (20 mins.)
Attendees can ask questions about applying Lean Startup to their own ventures.

Next Steps & FedStorm Resources (5 mins.)
How FedStorm can support your entrepreneurial journey with mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities.