Nearshore Product Launch Accelerator
Walk in with an idea.
Walk out with a sample in 3 months.

A 3-month accelerator built for people to go from concept to sample in hand.
Demo day to pitch to angel investors at the end.
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  • Duration

    3 Months

  • Format

    Live and Guided

  • Outcome

    Production Ready Sample + Demo Day

Get your business up and running once and for all.

The first product launch accelerator built specifically to help founders go from concept to sample

Who this is for

For founders who have a product idea and are ready to turn it into a real business.
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  1. 1

    E-commerce & physical product founders

    At the idea or early concept stage, with something you're serious about making and taking to market.
  2. 2

    Brands preparing for a first production run

    You have a product direction and need to get it quoted, sampled, and priced properly before committing capital.
  3. 3

    Founders who want to skip expensive mistakes

    Wrong factory, wrong MOQ, wrong lead time. All of it is avoidable when you have the right process and guidance.
  4. 4

    Anyone still deciding where to manufacture

    Asia, the USA, or Latin America. We'll run the landed cost numbers with you instead of guessing.

What's included in each cohort

You don't just learn the process. Execute it and make progress each week.

One live speaker or workshop each week

1 hour weekly sessions, bringing in factory owners, brands and investors as speakers

$1,000 credit with a nearshore factory

Applied directly to your sample. For apparel, leather goods, accessories, and jewelry, this often covers the entire sample cost.

Private founder community

A dedicated WhatsApp group for your cohort, plus full access to all recordings and 3 months free of Nearshore Search.

Weekly group mastermind

Bring the quote, the sample, or the sticking point. Review it live with experts and leave with a concrete next step.

Founder templates

Get the exact costing and profit templates, financial models and questions to ask for your specific product.

Supplier shortlists & vetting

Get the exact RFQ (Request for Quote) and spec templates that guarantee fast, comparable quotes back from factories.

Learn from someone who’s done it before

I’ve spent 15+ years building and launching both tech and physical products.

I’ve raised $5M+ in venture capital across 3 companies, built a factory sourcing marketplace that connected 200K+ businesses with 11K+ factories, and launched my own leather goods company, selling DTC and through boutiques and retailers including Nordstrom.

I’ve been through the messy process of taking an idea from concept to factory to customer, and I’ve learned what actually works along the way.
  • How to find a manufacturer you trust?
  • What MOQ is actually reasonable?
  • Is that quote competitive?
  • How long should a sample take?
  • Should you manufacture in the U.S., Latin America, or Asia?
  • Which variables can you adjust to reduce the price? 
  • How do I get my first grants or angel investors? 
Now I’m bringing that experience into one guided program to help you do the same.
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Program Mentors

Learn from brands, investors and factories that have scaled physical products
Lisa Hellebo-Morales
General Partner,
Refashiond Ventures
Eliana Murillo
Angel Investor
Heidi Luerra
Angel Investor and VP of Community & Partnerships, Cherub
Sumeet Shah
Managing Partner, VHS Ventures
Ryan Clott
3x Founder
Rebecca Story
Brand Owner, Bloomi
Miki Reynolds
Investor, Slauson & Co

Ready to Build?

Join the October cohort. Limited seats available to ensure personalized guidance for every founder.

You don't just learn the process. Execute it and make progress each week.

Idea to Product Accelerator

Apply for the next cohort - starts in 2027.

$5,000
✓  $1,000 Factory Credit
✓  Investor Demo Day
✓  Full 3-Month Cohort
✓  Weekly Workshop/ Speaker 
✓  Templates and Roadmap
✓  Payment Plans Available
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Early Bird - sold out

Limited spots available at this rate.

$3,000
✓  $1,000 Factory Credit
✓  Investor Demo Day
✓  Full 3-Month Cohort
✓  Weekly Workshop/ Speaker 
✓  Templates and Roadmap
SOLD OUT

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, feel free to email hello@nearshored.ai
Who is this for?

Individuals who have always had an idea but were overwhelmed with all the steps required to get it off the ground.  

What if I’ve never manufactured before?

Perfect - that’s exactly who we help. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process.

Do I need an existing sourcing team?

No. We will make warm intros for you if you are accepted.

Can you work with my existing factory?

Yes. We can help evaluate, improve, or expand your current supplier relationships.

Where are your factories located?

Our vetted network includes over 5,000 factories. The majority are across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, however we feature vetted factories globally.

What are the key dates? 

The deadline has passed for the 2026 cohort. You can apply for the next cohort which starts March 2027.

Do I need a product design to begin?

No. If you have an idea or prototype, our team can help you develop specs, materials, and production details to get ready for factory quotes.

I have questions. Can I talk to someone?

Absolutely! If you are selected to be part of the upcoming cohort, we will have an interview where you will also be able to ask questions.

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