Becoming a tech founder

Welcome to "Becoming a tech founder." Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a budding business enthusiast, or someone with a spark of an idea, this course will take you through the holistic journey of transforming a simple concept into a thriving business enterprise.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the entrepreneurial mindset and the art of identifying market-driven ideas.

2. Learn how to evaluate and refine your idea based on market needs, trends, and feasibility.

3. Familiarize with the foundational components of a business plan and its importance.

4. Gain insights into securing funding, budgeting, and resource allocation.

5. Explore the principles of branding, marketing, and selling your product/service.

6. Navigate the complexities of legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations in business.

7. Build a growth-oriented, adaptable strategy for business scalability and sustainability.

8. Foster leadership and team management skills crucial for business success.

Course Modules:

1. Introduction

   • Meet your instructor Josh Berger

   • Learn his successes and failures which prepared him to teach this course

2. Getting ready

   • Prepare your mind, body and soul for your startup

   • Committing to and developing your idea

   • Rejection training

   • Setting your morning to conquer your day

3. Idea Validation

   • Market Research Techniques

   • Customer Persona and Target Audience

   • Proof of Concept: Testing and Feedback

4. Finance & Fundraising

   • Basics of Business Fund Raising

   • Seeking Investors: Angel, Venture Capital, and Crowdfunding

   • Creating your pitch deck

   • Creating your financials

   • Determining the best investment vehicle for your business

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for individuals who are sick of working for "the man!" Misfits who have an idea they believe could become a successful business. This is designed for professionals looking to pivot into entrepreneurship, or simply anyone curious about the business world. No prior business experience is required, just the passion to learn and the drive to succeed.

Join us on this transformative journey and turn your business dreams into reality!