About the Course
Novice Module: Foundations of Startups
How to Come Up with an Idea: Learn creative techniques and practical methods to identify innovative and impactful startup ideas.
Validation of Idea: Discover tools and strategies to test and validate your idea, ensuring its feasibility and market fit.
Market Sizing: Understand how to assess the size and scope of your target market to gauge potential opportunities.
Is It Worth Pursuing?: Evaluate the viability of your idea by analyzing risks, rewards, and long-term potential.
Skill Sets vs Operational Capabilities: Align your personal strengths with operational demands to build a sustainable and scalable business.
Intermediate Module: Advanced Startup Essentials
Type of Company: Explore different business structures (LLC, partnership, corporation) to choose the right fit for your startup.
Co-Founder Agreements: Learn how to draft agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and equity distribution between co-founders.
Employee Agreements: Discover the essential components of contracts to protect your business and attract top talent.
Compliance, Legal, and Finance: Gain knowledge on registrations, tax compliance, and financial planning to build a legally sound business.
ESOP Structure: Design effective Employee Stock Option Plans to incentivize and retain key employees.
Team Building and Leadership
Making an Organizational Chart: Learn to structure your team for clarity and streamlined operations.
Identifying Skill Sets and Gaps: Assess team capabilities to identify gaps and address them for better execution.
Is a Co-Founder Important?: Understand the role of a co-founder and its importance in your startup journey.
How to Find the Right Co-Founder: Strategies to find and partner with a co-founder who complements your skills and vision.
How to Find Other Core Team Members: Learn to identify, recruit, and onboard core team members essential for growth.
Setting up KRAs and Expectations: Establish clear Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) to align your team with business objectives.
This intermediate course provides a comprehensive guide to startup management, legal structuring, and building high-performing teams, empowering you to scale effectively and sustainably.
Course Type
Online
Building on the novice module, this intermediate course delves into selecting the right company structure, drafting agreements, and managing legal, compliance, and financial responsibilities. It also covers ESOPs for talent retention and a focused team-building module on creating organizational structures, bridging skill gaps, and onboarding the right co-founders and core team members. Participants will learn to set KRAs and align teams for sustainable growth and effective management.