The Startup Journey: From Vision to IPO
A comprehensive program detailing the steps and challenges of building a startup, from initial idea to potential IPO, inspired by the entrepreneurial journey.
Program Modules
Phase 1: The Vision - 'Unbelievable, it's so painfully obvious!'
Ideation and initial planning. Capture that lightning in a bottle. 'It all starts with the vision...no one has done it before!'
Generate the Idea: 'Can you pull it off?'
WeeklyBrainstorm and refine your unique concept. Reflect on the market need and your unique ability to deliver.
“it all starts with the vision the project the product the service no one has done it before unbelievable it's so painfully obvious”
Design Logo and Name: 'All fun and games!'
WeeklyCreate a visual identity for your startup. Remember, this is 'all fun and games' until it becomes serious!
“design a logo design a name all fun and games design the concept”
Phase 2: Incorporation & Seed Funding - 'How much will that cost?'
Structuring the company and securing initial funding. Time to get serious and consider: 'You need a structure, a legal structure. How much will that cost you in the US?'
Establish Legal Structure
MonthlyDetermine the best legal structure for your company. Research LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp options.
“you need a structure a legal structure how much will that cost you in the US”
Secure Seed Investment: 'Family, friends, or crowdsourcing?'
MonthlyObtain initial funding from friends, family, or crowdsourcing. 'Who on Earth would give you their money?' Find them!
“you decide to collect some other people's money for it this early in your Venture who on Earth would give you their money you will get it from family friends or by crowdsourcing it”
Phase 3: Series A - 'Venture Capitalists also called VCS'
Securing Series A funding from Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists. Time to approach the 'VCS'.
Contact Angel Investors and VCs
WeeklyReach out to potential investors. Tailor your pitch to each investor.
“you're contacting Angel Investors and Venture capitalists also called VCS”
Negotiate Valuation: 'Pre-money and Post-money valuation'
WeeklyDetermine pre-money and post-money valuation. Understand dilution.
“there's pre-money valuation and post money valuation”
Phase 4: Growth & Exit - 'Time for the Exit'
Scaling the business and planning for a successful exit. 'Exiting the company is investors talk for selling their shares'.
Achieve Profitability
WeeklyReach a point where the business makes a profit. Sustainably.
“most importantly last quarter your company has not been losing money for the first time the business made a profit”
Plan for IPO or Acquisition
WeeklyPrepare for a successful exit strategy. 'Selling to one of the big guys or offering it on the stock market'.
“exiting the company is investors talk for selling their shares”
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the phases of building a startup.
- Learn how to secure funding at different stages.
- Develop an exit strategy.
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