Scale to $1M Startup Program 2021 Cohort
Schedule and Modules
Innovative curriculum, on your time.
2021 program schedule
and modules
| Week | Date | Module Topic |
| 1 | May 3 | Principles of the Lean Startup |
| 2 | May 10 | Product Development |
| 3 | May 17 | Customer Validation |
| 4 | May 24 | Financial Forecasting |
| 5 | May 31 | Startup Fundraising |
| 6 | June 7 | The Investor Pitch |
| 7 | June 14 | Structuring the Deal |
| 8 | June 21 | Leadership |
| 9 | June 28 | Go to Market Strategy |
| 10 | July 5 | Digital Marketing |
| 11 | July 12 | International Marketing |
| 12 | July 19 | Sales |
| 13 | July 26 | Intellectual Property |
| 14 | August 2 | Contracts |
| 15 | August 9 | Negotiating |
| 16 | August 16 | Operations |
| 17 | August 23 | Business Systems |
| 18 | August 30 | The Business Plan |
| 19 | September 6 | International Supply Chain |
| 20 | September 13 | Building the Venture Team |
| 21 | September 20 | Growth Capital |
| 22 | September 27 | Valuation Techniques |
| 23 | October 4 | Mergers and Acquisitions |
| 24 | October 11 | Exit Strategies |
| D | October 26-28 | DEMO DAY WEEK WITH INVESTORS (VIRTUAL) |
** Module order and topics are subject to change before the program start date.
Program Instructors
The proprietary program modules were designed and created by a mix of seasoned instructors who each have a depth of expertise in their respective topics. Most of our instructors are entrepreneurs themselves and understand what it takes to scale a venture.
Meet our Program Instructors.
Things to know
Answers to frequently asked questions:
- Each module is one hour in length, divided into three, 20-minute segments.
- All modules are on-demand, virtual (online) video instruction.
- Program participants must complete one module weekly, on their own schedule.
- Each module is released weekly on Wednesdays.
- Program modules are not live.
- All program modules will have weekly assigned activities relating to scaling a company.
- Many modules will include recommended reading, templates, and tools.
- Modules were designed and created by seasoned instructors.
- All interested applicants should review the program Terms of Use and Terms and Conditions prior to applying.
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