First step in Startup industry
Make a complete startup project with a validated idea, business model, product prototype, and pitch presentation. Not a class exercise — a real project you can continue developing or submit to competitions. No business experience needed — we'll teach you to think like an entrepreneur from scratch. You'll understand how to turn ideas into products people actually need. You'll be able to join hackathons and startup competitions, launch your own projects, and feel confident in job interviews. This is the foundation for a future in business, tech, or any field that values initiative. 6 modules with 3–4 lessons each. No fluff or boring lectures — only what actually works. Group of up to 20 people: mentors help everyone and provide feedback. You'll meet others who also want to build something of their own. In the very first lesson, you'll formulate your project idea and test it for viability.
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What you’ll learn
Finding and Validating Ideas
Learn to find problems worth solving and turn them into product ideas. Discover how to quickly test whether anyone besides you needs your product. Stop spending months on things nobody wants.
Business Model and Product
Understand how startups make money and why some take off while others don't. Create your project's model: who pays, for what, how much. Learn how investors think when they evaluate projects.
No-Code Prototyping
Master tools that let you build a working prototype without programming. Create a product version you can show and test. Your idea will stop being just words.
Pitching and Presenting
Learn to talk about your project so people listen and believe. Master the pitch structure used at Y Combinator. Present to the group and receive feedback like from real investors.