Workshops
Clear frameworks and practical tools used by founders and business leaders.
Cohort • Business • Entrepreneurship
Build the skills to start and scale.
A practical program for future founders and high-impact operators. Learn strategy, go-to-market, finance, and leadership with hands-on labs and mentor feedback.
Practical
cases + weekly deliverables
Mentored
feedback loops every week
Selective
limited seats per cohort
Best for students & early-career talent. No startup idea required.
Mentors and partners from leading organizations
VentureConsultingFintechIndustryPolicy
How it works
We focus on the decisions that drive outcomes: customers, positioning, pricing, cash, teams, and execution.
Labs & case sprints
Build artifacts: market map, GTM plan, unit economics, and pitch narrative.
Mentorship
1:1 mentor sessions + group feedback to sharpen priorities and execution.
Who it’s for
- Aspiring founders and entrepreneurial talent
- Students and early-career professionals
- High-ownership people who want practical business skill
Selection criteria
- Motivation + clarity of goals
- Teamwork, communication, humility
- Ability to learn fast and execute
Curriculum
A clean playbook: from insight → plan → execution.
Module 1
Strategy & business models
- Competitive advantage
- Business models + pricing
- Market sizing + segmentation
Module 2
Go-to-market
- Customer discovery + messaging
- Channels + growth loops
- Sales basics
Module 3
Finance & fundraising
- Unit economics + runway
- Pitch narrative
- Funding options
Module 4
Leadership & execution
- Hiring + culture
- Prioritization
- Leadership roadmap
Get the full syllabus
Download the brochure with the plan, deliverables, and mentor profiles.
What you leave with
Outputs you can use immediately—in interviews, at work, or in your startup.
Founder-ready toolkit
- Market map + opportunity framing
- Business model + unit economics
- GTM plan + experiment backlog
- Pitch narrative structure
Operator advantage
- Structured problem-solving
- Stakeholder communication
- Execution habits and prioritization
- Leadership roadmap
Hands-on
workshops and labs
Supported
mentorship + feedback loops
Portfolio
deliverables you can show
Mentors & speakers
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Founder • B2B / Consumer
Investor • Early-stage
Operator • Growth / Strategy
“I learned to turn ideas into a plan: experiments, numbers, and narrative.”
“The feedback was intense—and made me faster and clearer in business decisions.”
Apply to the next cohort
We select people with curiosity, ownership, and strong collaboration. If you want to build in business—this is for you.
1) Submit
Short application: your goals and what you want to build.
2) Interview
Quick chat to understand motivation and teamwork.
3) Join
Kickoff + your first deliverable in week one.
FAQ
Short answers for busy applicants.
Do I need a startup idea to join?
No. You can join to build skills and work on cases—or validate an idea you already have.
Is it compatible with studies or a job?
Yes. Sessions are designed for evenings + one Saturday lab.
Online or in-person?
Hybrid. Milan in-person is recommended, with a remote option for most sessions.
What will I produce?
A market map, GTM plan, unit economics, pitch narrative, and a leadership roadmap.