Format: Group coaching with 1-5 or up to 1-10 participants

Coaching Models Can Use: Solution-Focused Coaching Model, GROW Coaching Model, OSKAR Coaching Model, CLEAR Coaching Model, AOR Coaching Model, and/or FUEL Coaching Model

Why: To equip founders with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to successfully raise capital for their startups.

Who Should Join: Founders needing to raise capital to scale their businesses.

Who Qualifies to Join:

• Founders with a clear business idea or an existing business that requires capital for growth.
• Founders willing to engage in practical exercises and role-plays.

The Benefit: Founders will learn how to develop a comprehensive business plan, prepare financial statements, build a compelling pitch deck, identify and approach investors, and negotiate effectively.

The Requirements:

Assessment Before: Pre-lab survey to understand current knowledge and experience with capital raising.

Assessment After: Post-lab assessment to evaluate understanding and readiness for capital raising.

Difference from 16-week Program: This lab offers a deeper exploration of capital raising strategies with hands-on exercises, role-plays, and workshops that build on the comprehensive content provided in the 16-week program.

Week 1: Understanding Financial Needs and Business Plan Development

• Objectives:

1. Identifying capital requirements
2. Developing a comprehensive business plan

• Preparation:

1. Review your current financial status and gather all financial records.
2. Outline your business goals and objectives for the next 1-5 years.
3. Prepare a draft of your business plan, if available.

Week 2: Preparing Financial Statements and Valuation

• Objectives:

1. Overview of key financial statements
2. Introduction to company valuation techniques

• Preparation:

1. Collect and review your income, balance, and cash flow statements.
2. Research basic valuation methods and come prepared with questions.

Week 3: Building a Pitch Deck

• Objectives:

1. Key elements of a compelling pitch deck
2. Pitch deck creation

• Preparation:

1. Draft a preliminary pitch deck with key sections such as problem, solution, market opportunity, and business model.
2. Identify your business's unique value proposition.

Week 4: Identifying and Approaching Investors

• Objectives:

1. Researching potential investors
2. Networking strategies

• Preparation:

1. Create a list of potential investors who align with your industry and business stage.
2. Develop a networking strategy and identify key events or platforms for investor engagement.

Week 5: Negotiation and Due Diligence

• Objectives:

1. Understanding term sheets
2. Preparing for due diligence

• Preparation:

1. Familiarize yourself with the basic components of a term sheet.
2. Gather all legal, financial, and operational documents for due diligence.