Curriculum • Business • Entrepreneurship
Curriculum built for real-world execution
A structured pathway from strategy to go-to-market, from finance to leadership. Every module ends with tangible deliverables and feedback.
Modules
Four modules. Each one builds a core competency founders and operators rely on.
Strategy & business models
- Competitive advantage, positioning, differentiation
- Business models, pricing, value capture
- Market sizing and segmentation
Go-to-market
- Customer discovery and problem framing
- Messaging, channels, distribution strategy
- Growth loops and sales basics
Finance & fundraising
- Unit economics, runway, planning
- Pitch narrative and story structure
- Funding options: bootstrap → VC
Leadership & execution
- Hiring, culture, and team dynamics
- Prioritization, decision-making under uncertainty
- Personal leadership roadmap
Download the syllabus
Week-by-week plan, assignments, and recommended resources.
Weekly plan
Example structure for a 4-week cohort. Replace topics to match your real agenda.
Week 1 — Strategy foundations
DeliverableDefine the market, the customer, and the edge. Turn ambiguity into a structured view.
- Market map + segmentation
- Positioning statement + differentiation
- Basic unit economics assumptions (draft)
Week 2 — Go-to-market
DeliverableBuild a distribution plan that works in the real world: channels, messaging, and sales motion.
- Value proposition + messaging
- Channel strategy + growth loops
- Experiment backlog (tests + success metrics)
Week 3 — Finance & fundraising
DeliverableTranslate strategy into numbers. Learn trade-offs and build credibility with metrics.
- Unit economics (CAC/LTV, margins)
- Runway + scenario planning
- Pitch narrative outline
Week 4 — Leadership & execution
DeliverableLeadership in action: decisions, priorities, communication, and building teams.
- Execution plan (priorities + milestones)
- Leadership roadmap + feedback plan
- Final demo / pitch session
Tools & frameworks
We teach repeatable methods you can reuse across industries and roles.
Strategy
Positioning, differentiation, market mapping, and structured problem solving.
Go-to-market
Customer discovery, messaging, channels, and experiment design.
Leadership
Execution planning, communication, and decision-making under uncertainty.
FAQ
Short answers about the curriculum.
Is the curriculum more theory or practice?
Practice-first. Every module includes hands-on work and deliverables with feedback.
What if I’m not from a business background?
That’s fine. The curriculum starts from fundamentals and ramps quickly through applied cases.
Do we work individually or in teams?
Both. You’ll build individual clarity and collaborate in labs/cases to simulate real work environments.
Can I use my own startup idea?
Yes. You can apply the curriculum to your own idea or to provided cases.