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Courses for early-stage founders

Founders will face business risks in a secure environment to increase readiness for real world

More For Investors

Investors play a pivotal role in nurturing the seeds of innovation. The terrifying secret that everyone in the startup ecosystem knows, but seldomly addresses, is that the failure rate of entrepreneurial endeavors is tremendously high. Many assume that this is due to a flawed idea, such as faulty product, market-fit or timing issues. However, in the vast majority of failed businesses this is not the case.

Most startups fail due to improper execution, not product feasibility. Entrepreneurs tend to be product driven and generally lack the business acumen to address strategic, operational,
financial, marketing, legal and human resource issues that come their way.

As Founders embark on their entrepreneurial journey with Investors, they encounter myriad challenges requiring decisive action.

YIXU's workshops offer a framework to cultivate a mindset of strategic thinking, enabling Founders to analyze internal and external landscapes, devise and implement robust executions, and articulate their vision effectively to potential Investors.

Level of support

Spanning between 1 to 2 days, each workshop comprising 5 to 10 immersive hours to delve deep into critical business elements where startups often encounter hurdles.

Participants receive personalized feedback on their ideas, ensuring tailored guidance throughout the journey. They receive guidance on refining their business models, implementing strategic plans and organizational objectives (including KPIs), and improving Virtual Data Room to meet investor expectations.

Operations

Consists of five 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - The Value Stick
Module 2 - Cash Conversion Cycle
Module 3 - Matching Supply and Demand
Module 4 - Forecasting Bottlenecks Analysis within Variability
Module 5 - Lean startup principles and agile methodologies

Key Learning Outcomes:

Leverage sales history to train statistical models on that history and use the model to predict the future demand.
Understanding that forecast is always wrong, therefore is important to manage risks when making quantity decisions.
Ability to analyze build to forecast versus build to order.

Strategy

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Introduction to Strategic Frameworks
Module 2 - Selecting Business Models
Module 3 - Strategic Planning and Runway
Module 4 - Teaser Pitch

Key Learning Outcomes:

Develop a strategic mindset and understand strategic management processes.
Ability to analyze internal and external opportunities and threats.
Create, implement, and adapt strategies for different business stages.
Understand option development and strategic execution.

SDG and ESG

Consists of six 1-hour modules:

Module 1 - Creating Shared Value (CSV)
Module 2 - Social Responsibility
Module 3 - Business for Peace
Module 4 - Strategic Partnerships
Module 5 - Climate Change
Module 6 - Sustainable Finance

Key Learning Outcomes:

Learn what the SDGs are and what they mean for business.
Understand why an ESG perspective is the new normal for business.
Consider corporate strategy as the basis to make sustainability-related information more decision-relevant for business success and investors.
Effectively align the interests of businesses with those of investors and society through a risk-based approach towards ESG performance.

Finance

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow Analysis for Entrepreneurs
Module 2 - Managing Negative Cashflow
Module 3 - 5 Years Startup Forecast and Sensitivity Analysis
Module 4 - Fundraising from a Business Plan, Verticals to Valuations

Key Learning Outcomes:

Acquire skills to perform analysis and project realistically future financial performance to investors.
Define needed cash flow and related financial trajectory or runway' of the startup within different scenarios.
Develop a keen understanding of various financing avenues and evaluate the most suitable options.
Gain insight into potential exit strategies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) along with the associated financial considerations.

Market Fit and Growth

Consists of five 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Mastering Marketing Fundamentals and Market Fit
Module 2 - Conducting Market Research and Audience Analysis
Module 3 - Product Iteration and Value Proposition
Module 4 - Brand Development Metrics and KPIs for Market Fit
Module 5 - Scaling Strategies and Growth Hacking

Key Learning Outcomes:

Grasp and apply the core principles of marketing to align their products with market needs.
Conduct market research to understand their audience deeply, fostering a product-market fit.
Assess the product-market fit using a variety of analytical tools and customer feedback.
Refine their product features to better meet the demands of their target market.
Implement a data-driven approach to measure engagement, retention, and growth.
Develop and execute growth strategies that are both sustainable and scalable.

Human Capital

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Building Your Team
Module 2 - Talent Development and Retention
Module 3 - Performance Management Systems
Module 4 - Psychological Issues in Entrepreneurship and Self Care

Key Learning Outcomes:

Identify and attract the talent that will be a cultural fit and drive startups forward.
Design and execute effective talent development and retention programs that ensure employee growth and job satisfaction.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Develop leadership qualities within themselves and their managers to foster a strong team dynamic.
Establish performance management protocols that recognize high achievers.
Gain competency of negative effects of mental health on startups.
Learn to develop strategies to improve mental health.

Global Legal Foundations

Consists of five 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Crafting Robust Foundational Documents
Module 2 - Contracts and Vendor Agreements
Module 3 - Intellectual Property (IP) Strategies Across Borders
Module 4 - Navigating Corporate Governance
Module 5 - Investor Due Diligence

Key Learning Outcomes:

An overview of key legal documents such as shareholder agreements, and how to customize them for different legal systems.
Best practices for negotiating and drafting contracts with vendors and partners, including key terms to protect your startup’s interests.
Develop and implement an IP strategy that ensures your innovations are protected in key countries.
Understanding the corporate governance structures typical in different regions and how to establish effective governance for your startup.

ALL workshops in one event

YIXU's boot camp is delivered all around the World, 10 times per year and financed by our esteemed partners — accelerators, incubators, ventures, private equity, research institutes, family offices and institutional funds. These partners handpick the 20 most promising startups or 30 individual participants, and modules are tailored accordingly.

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Courses for early-stage founders

Founders will face business risks in a secure environment to increase readiness for real world

Level of support

Operations

Consists of five 2-hour modules: ​

Module 1 - The Value Stick

Module 2 - Cash Conversion Cycle

Module 3 - Matching Supply and Demand

Module 4 - Forecasting Bottlenecks Analysis within Variability

Module 5 - Lean startup principles and agile methodologies

Key Learning Outcomes: ​

Leverage sales history to train statistical models on that history and use the model to predict the future demand.

Understanding that forecast is always wrong, therefore is important to manage risks when making quantity decisions.

Ability to analyze build to forecast versus build to order.

Strategy

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Introduction to Strategic Frameworks

Module 2 - Selecting Business Models

Module 3 - Strategic Planning and Runway

Module 4 - Teaser Pitch

Key Learning Outcomes:

Develop a strategic mindset and understand strategic management processes.

Ability to analyze internal and external opportunities and threats.

Create, implement, and adapt strategies for different business stages.

Understand option development and strategic execution.

SDG and ESG

Consists of six 1-hour modules:

Module 1 - Creating Shared Value (CSV)

Module 2 - Social Responsibility

Module 3 - Business for Peace

Module 4 - Strategic Partnerships

Module 5 - Climate Change

Module 6 - Sustainable Finance

Key Learning Outcomes:

Learn what the SDGs are and what they mean for business.

Understand why an ESG perspective is the new normal for business.

Consider corporate strategy as the basis to make sustainability-related information more decision-relevant for business success and investors.

Effectively align the interests of businesses with those of investors and society through a risk-based approach towards ESG performance.

Finance

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow Analysis for Entrepreneurs

Module 2 - Managing Negative Cashflow

Module 3 - 5 Years Startup Forecast and Sensitivity Analysis

Module 4 - Fundraising from a Business Plan, Verticals to Valuations

Key Learning Outcomes: ​

Acquire skills to perform analysis and project realistically future financial performance to investors.

Define needed cash flow and related financial trajectory or runway' of the startup within different scenarios.

Develop a keen understanding of various financing avenues and evaluate the most suitable options.

Gain insight into potential exit strategies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) along with the associated financial considerations.

Market Fit and Growth

Consists of five 2-hour modules: ​​

Module 1 - Mastering Marketing Fundamentals and Market Fit

Module 2 - Conducting Market Research and Audience Analysis

Module 3 - Product Iteration and Value Proposition

Module 4 - Brand Development Metrics and KPIs for Market Fit

Module 5 - Scaling Strategies and Growth Hacking

Key Learning Outcomes:

Grasp and apply the core principles of marketing to align their products with market needs.

Conduct market research to understand their audience deeply, fostering a product-market fit.

Assess the product-market fit using a variety of analytical tools and customer feedback.

Refine their product features to better meet the demands of their target market.

Implement a data-driven approach to measure engagement, retention, and growth.

Develop and execute growth strategies that are both sustainable and scalable.

Human Capital

Consists of four 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Building Your Team

Module 2 - Talent Development and Retention

Module 3 - Performance Management Systems

Module 4 - Psychological Issues in Entrepreneurship and Self Care

Key Learning Outcomes:

Identify and attract the talent that will be a cultural fit and drive startups forward.

Design and execute effective talent development and retention programs that ensure employee growth and job satisfaction.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Develop leadership qualities within themselves and their managers to foster a strong team dynamic.

Establish performance management protocols that recognize high achievers.

Gain competency of negative effects of mental health on startups.

Learn to develop strategies to improve mental health.

Global Legal Foundations

Consists of five 2-hour modules:

Module 1 - Crafting Robust Foundational Documents

Consists of five 2-hour modules:

Key Learning Outcomes:

Key Learning Outcomes:

Consists of five 2-hour modules: