Startup Accelerator
Program - SprintX
Everything you need to start a
successful startup
WHAT IS THE FOUNDER COURSE - FoundX ?
FoundX is a practical course to show you how to start a startup and maximize its chances of success. It is for startup founders with global ambitions, and anyone with an idea for a startup.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
FoundX shows you what makes startups succeed, and provides you with a proven, practical framework to put your learnings into action in your own startup.
Key skills you will gain:
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How to work out if your startup idea is any good - and change it fast if it’s not!
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How to test your idea with customers
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How to build a Minimum Viable Product
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How to recruit and work with developers
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How to launch your product and get your first customers
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What mistakes cause startups to fail, and how to avoid them
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How to get the legal structure right
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How to raise money from investors
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How to build a world class team
MODULES 1 - 10
Startup
Essentials
Startup fundamentals
Terminology and core concepts
Lessons from successful founders
What makes startups succeed?
Shared attributes of successful companies
What makes startups fail
Common pitfalls and mistakes
How to avoid them
How to test your idea
How to work out if your startup idea is any good
Quickly validate with customers
MODULES 11 - 20
Launching your
product
How to launch an MVP
How to work with developers
How much to spend on a Minimum Viable Product
How to build a team
Outsourcing vs co-founders
Establishing the right culture
Legal basics
Get the company structure right
Negotiating equity splits between founders
How to pitch
Elements of a great pitch
How to communicate your vision
MODULES 21 - 30
Growth and
funding
Digital marketing
How to acquire customers
How to make your marketing dollar go further
How to raise money
What investors are looking for
How to find the right investor
Diversity in startups
The importance of diversity in startup teams
How to succeed as a woman founder
Navigating the ecosystem
How to get the most out of your local startup ecosystem