What you'll learn

Build a financial model
Create a pitch deck (or crowdfunding campaign)
Find investors

Course content

6 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 0m total length

Constructing a Financial Model and Metrics the Easy Way4:15
In Lecture 1, we focus on building a financial model the easy way. We focus on the salient six - revenue, COGS, R&D, SG&A, operating income, and cash. We review basic metrics and discuss free resources to further your learning.

You will find the sample financial model below. If you need further guidance on constructing the model, you can email me for a discount code to Lean Finance for Startups, which includes step-by-step instructions for constructing the model.
Finding Break-even Points1:08
In Lecture 2, we focus on finding our break-even point and determining our funding timeline.
Determining the Right Source of Capital0:52
In Lecture 3, we focus on different types of capital sources.

How to Find Angel Investors Who Will Help You Win1:59
In Lecture 4, we focus on building a target list for angel investors and friends and family. We focus on using free resources to build our list.
How to Develop an Army for Your Crowd Funding Campaign3:53
In Lecture 5, we focus on building a target list for a crowd funding campaign. We focus on using free resources to build our list.
How to Locate Venture Capital Funds That Want to Fund Your Company2:10
In Lecture 6, we focus on building a target list for venture capital. We focus on using free resources to build our list.

Ingredients of an Investor Pitch2:51
In Lecture 7, we focus on developing on building materials for fund raising via angel investors.
Best Practices in Crowd Funding (Lessons Learned from Others' Mistakes)1:53
In Lecture 8, we focus on developing on creating a crowd funding campaign.
How to Win over Venture Capitalists1:47
In Lecture 9, we focus on developing on building materials for fund raising via venture capital funds.

Requirements

Basic computer skills

Description

Ready to Raise Capital? Join Finance Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lili Balfour has advised over 100 companies, who have gone on to raise over $200 million from investors around the world. She is the author of Master the Finance Game, a Wall Street Journal Guest Mentor, a contributor at Fox Business News, a blogger for The Huffington Post, a guest contributor for HuffPost Live, and a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Finance Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs outlines 30 days of action to get you funded quickly. It includes a downloadable financial model and cap table.

By the end of your 30 day session you will have a solid financial plan for your company, including:

- financial model with meaningful metrics

- funding strategy specific to your company

- list of capital sources (angels, investors, etc.)

- plan of action (detailed process to execute your funding strategy)

COMMUNITY

Check out our Weekly Wednesday Webcast on YouTube.

Who this course is for:

Entrepreneurs building companies

What you'll learn

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Course content

Week One - Financial Strategy3 lectures • 6min

Week Two - Developing Contact Lists3 lectures • 8min

Week Three - Developing Materials3 lectures • 7min

Week Four - Developing an Outreach Campaign3 lectures • 5min

Maintenance + Resources2 lectures • 1min

BONUS: WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WEBCAST2 lectures • 35min

Requirements

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