JAN 9-11, 2026

48 HOURS

Build your startup in one weekend

No idea needed. No experience required. Just you, a weekend, and the drive to create something that matters.

View Schedule

→Hong Kong

→Ho Chi Minh City

EVENT SCHEDULE

Three days that change everything

From idea to pitch in 48 hours. Here's how it works.

DAY 1: FRIDAY

Kickoff

After School

Opening ceremony, challenge guidelines released, team formation begins

DAY 2: SATURDAY

Build Sprint

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Full day of building, guest speakers, mentor sessions, and workshops

DAY 3: SUNDAY

Demo Day

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Final prep, pitch sessions, awards ceremony, and celebration

BEYOND

Community Access

Ongoing

Join MLV ecosystem, continued mentorship, summer program access

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Learn from the Best

Simon Squibb

Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of HelpBnk

Jenna Lee

Vice President, Samsung SDS

Paul Kramer

GTM & Non-Profits

Davy Deng

Mind-Uploading Researcher, Harvard-MIT Doctoral Candidate

Jackee Wong

Partner & Chief Marketing Officer, Leadsourcing

Yongwon Cho

Co-Founder, Waddle (Backed by OpenAI)

Huy Nguyen

Founder, MONOLOG

And Many More...

Additional confirmed speakers:

• Evelyn Nguyen - Goldman TMT

IMPACT

Proven track record

Three years of empowering young innovators across Asia

Students Empowered

Across Hong Kong, Singapore, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City

Companies Created

Born from MLV programs over 3 years of operation

Program Cycles

Consistently delivering results since launch

WHY SPRINT

Built for ambitious students

Everything you need to launch your entrepreneurial journey

Start from zero

Never built a startup? Perfect. We'll guide you from idea to pitch in one weekend.

Real mentorship

Get feedback from founders, investors, and operators who've been where you want to go.

Portfolio builder

Add a tangible achievement to college applications. Show universities you take initiative.

Unmatched value

Full weekend experience for $49-99. Other programs charge $200+ for less.

REGISTRATION

Secure your spot

Price increases as the event approaches. Register early to save.

FULL WEEKEND ACCESS

MLV Sprint 2026

One ticket. Three pricing tiers based on when you register.

Early Bird

$29

Now - Dec 15

ACTIVE

Regular

$49

Dec 16 - Jan 5

At Door

$99

Jan 6 - 9

What's Included

✓

Full weekend access

✓

Virtual speaker sessions

✓

Mentor office hours

✓

Demo Day pitch opportunity

✓

Certificate of participation

✓

MLV community access

FAQ

Common questions

Not at all. Sprint is designed for complete beginners. We'll teach you everything you need to go from zero to pitch-ready in 48 hours.

Yes! You can participate solo or form teams of up to 4 people. We'll facilitate team formation during the opening session if you want to collaborate.

Bring your laptop, charger, notebook, and an open mind. We'll provide the structure, mentorship, and guidance—you bring the ambition.

Specific meal arrangements vary by city. Details will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date.

Absolutely. All participants gain access to the MLV community for continued mentorship, resources, and networking. Top teams may also receive discounts to our summer programs.

Hybrid. Speaker sessions and workshops are virtual (shared across both cities), while Friday kickoff and Sunday Demo Day are in-person at your local venue.

Students from anywhere in Asia are welcome to join! While in-person Demo Day is only available in Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City, all students across Asia can participate in the program and access guest speaker sessions, mentorship, and build their projects alongside the cohort.

We're finalizing our prize pool now, but all participants will receive certificates, and top teams will win exclusive merchandise and discounts to MLV's product ecosystem. Details coming soon.

Parents are welcome to attend the closing ceremony and Demo Day on Sunday to watch pitches and celebrate their students' achievements.

Your startup journey starts here

48 hours. Two cities. One weekend that could change everything.

January 9-11, 2026 • Limited spots available