Free Udemy Course __ The Startup Founder’s Roadmap: From Zero to Market

Step-by-step startup course for founders: validate ideas, build MVPs, gain traction, scale smart, and pitch investors

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The Startup Founder’s Roadmap: From Zero to Market

What You'll Learn

  • How to validate a startup idea through customer discovery, the Jobs-To-Be-Done framework, and real user feedback.
  • How to design, test, and launch a minimum viable product (MVP) to achieve product-market fit.
  • How to build an effective go-to-market (GTM) strategy, leverage growth hacking, and generate early traction.
  • How to select the right startup business model, create pricing strategies, and test willingness-to-pay.
  • How to track and analyze key startup metrics including AARRR, North Star metrics, retention, and conversion rates.
  • How to secure funding through venture capital, SAFE notes, convertible notes, and alternative funding options.
  • How to create an investor-ready pitch deck, negotiate term sheets, and manage investor relationships.
  • How to structure startup operations including incorporation, equity splits, cap tables, and financial modeling.
  • How to build and scale a startup team, define culture and values, and manage cofounder conflicts.
  • How to identify the reasons startups fail and apply lessons from successful startups like Airbnb, Stripe, and Notion.

Requirements

  • No prior startup or entrepreneurship experience is required — this course is designed for beginners and aspiring founders.
  • A basic understanding of business concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
  • Access to a computer and internet connection to explore tools, templates, and resources shared in the course.
  • An open mind, willingness to learn by doing, and readiness to test and validate your own startup ideas.
  • Optional: Familiarity with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for financial modeling, though we will cover the basics.
  • Optional: Interest in exploring simple no-code tools for MVP design, but no technical or coding skills are required.

Who This Course is For

  • A first-time founder with an idea and no clear roadmap to launch.
  • A student or professional curious about entrepreneurship and startup building.
  • An early-stage startup founder seeking to refine your MVP, gain traction, or achieve product-market fit.
  • A business professional considering launching a side hustle or new venture.
  • An aspiring entrepreneur interested in fundraising, pitch decks, and attracting investors.
  • A corporate innovator or intrapreneur who wants to apply startup principles to new projects inside an organization.

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