Step-by-step startup course for founders: validate ideas, build MVPs, gain traction, scale smart, and pitch investors
Sub Category
- Entrepreneurship
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Objectives
- How to validate a startup idea through customer discovery, the Jobs-To-Be-Done framework, and real user feedback.
- How to design, test, and launch a minimum viable product (MVP) to achieve product-market fit.
- How to build an effective go-to-market (GTM) strategy, leverage growth hacking, and generate early traction.
- How to select the right startup business model, create pricing strategies, and test willingness-to-pay.
- How to track and analyze key startup metrics including AARRR, North Star metrics, retention, and conversion rates.
- How to secure funding through venture capital, SAFE notes, convertible notes, and alternative funding options.
- How to create an investor-ready pitch deck, negotiate term sheets, and manage investor relationships.
- How to structure startup operations including incorporation, equity splits, cap tables, and financial modeling.
- How to build and scale a startup team, define culture and values, and manage cofounder conflicts.
- How to identify the reasons startups fail and apply lessons from successful startups like Airbnb, Stripe, and Notion.
Pre Requisites
- No prior startup or entrepreneurship experience is required — this course is designed for beginners and aspiring founders.
- A basic understanding of business concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
- Access to a computer and internet connection to explore tools, templates, and resources shared in the course.
- An open mind, willingness to learn by doing, and readiness to test and validate your own startup ideas.
- Optional: Familiarity with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for financial modeling, though we will cover the basics.
- Optional: Interest in exploring simple no-code tools for MVP design, but no technical or coding skills are required.
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
- A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
- Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
- A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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