Build Your MVP Faster: CTO Office Hours with Matt Ville, Lovable & Replit

If you’re a first-time founder in London trying to bring your idea to life, you know how hard it can be to turn that vision into a working MVP. You’ve got momentum, passion, and maybe even a few early users — but now comes the question every founder faces: how do I actually build this thing?

That’s exactly why Canopy has launched CTO Office Hours — a brand-new, in-person session in London designed to help non-technical founders make smart, confident MVP decisions. And leading this session is Matt Ville, experienced CTO, tech mentor, and product builder.

Matt has spent years helping early-stage startups design, develop, and scale digital products. He’s worked with founders across multiple sectors to turn bold ideas into scalable, investor-ready technology.

🔗 Connect with Matt Ville on LinkedIn

Why CTO Office Hours?

Many first-time founders don’t have a CTO on their founding team. They’re balancing user interviews, pitch decks, and investor conversations — while trying to make technical choices that could define the next three years of their startup.

CTO Office Hours gives you the chance to speak directly with Matt, our CTO-in-Residence, about:

• How to scope your MVP so it focuses on customer validation, not feature overload.

• What tech stack to choose — and how to keep it flexible for future growth.

• How to use Lovable to go from concept to prototype quickly.

• How to build, test, and deploy using Replit with real-time code execution.

It’s part mentoring, part live demo, and entirely about getting your MVP off the whiteboard and into the hands of users.

Why Lovable & Replit

Lovable makes product design and prototyping accessible to every founder — no code, no delay, just a clean, AI-driven interface that helps you visualise and test your idea fast.

Replit, on the other hand, is where your MVP starts to breathe. It’s a collaborative coding platform that lets you prototype, test, and deploy instantly from your browser — perfect for early teams that want to iterate without huge technical overhead.

Combined, these tools empower founders to build faster, validate sooner, and spend smarter.

Why Attend in London

This in-person edition of CTO Office Hours takes place in central London — the heart of Europe’s most active startup ecosystem. You’ll meet other early-stage founders, learn from real examples, and get 1-to-1 time with Matt Ville to talk about your own product.

Expect a relaxed, collaborative environment where ideas are tested, questions are encouraged, and MVPs are born.

Who Should Come

This session is for:

• First-time founders without a tech co-founder.

• Early-stage startups refining or validating their MVP.

• Entrepreneurs exploring automation, AI, or lightweight tech stacks.

You don’t need to be technical — just ready to learn and ready to build.

What You’ll Walk Away With

✅ A clear technical direction for your MVP
✅ Practical insights into using Lovable & Replit
✅ Live feedback on your startup concept
✅ New founder and mentor connections in London

Ready to Build?

Your MVP is the bridge between idea and investment — and this is where that bridge starts.

📍 Join CTO Office Hours in London: https://luma.com/2e22t2zi (https://lu.ma/canopy for the full events calendar)
🤝 Connect with Matt Ville: linkedin.com/in/matthew-ville — to discuss your MVP idea directly and explore how you can accelerate from zero to launch with expert guidance.

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If you're ready to explore your startup idea then take a look at our virtual ideation and virtual incubation support packages -> https://www.canopy.community/store