A practical program for founders who need to understand money without becoming accountants. We focus on the financial decisions that actually matter when you're building something from scratch.
Most startup founders don't fail because they have bad ideas. They fail because they run out of money before they figure out how to make more of it.
This program came from watching too many brilliant people struggle with cash flow, pricing, and investor conversations. Not because they weren't smart enough, but because nobody taught them the financial language they needed.
We skip the corporate finance theory and focus on what matters: understanding your numbers well enough to make confident decisions about your business.
Six modules that take you from financial confusion to financial clarity. Each one builds on real scenarios from Australian startups.
Learn to spot what's working and what's not in your financials. We cover the basics of profit and loss, but more importantly, we teach you what those numbers mean for your next decisions.
3 weeksThe difference between revenue and actual money in your account has killed more startups than bad products. You'll build forecasts that help you sleep at night.
3 weeksHow to set prices that cover costs and leave room for growth. We work through real pricing models and help you understand unit economics that actually make sense.
2 weeksWhether it's a bank loan or angel investment, you need to speak the financial language investors expect. We practice the hard questions until you can answer them comfortably.
2 weeksWhen to invest in growth and when to protect your runway. These decisions feel impossible without a framework. We give you one that works.
2 weeksSet up processes that keep you informed without drowning in spreadsheets. You'll leave with tools you can actually use every week.
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Both instructors have built and funded multiple startups in Australia. They've made plenty of financial mistakes themselves, which makes them better teachers than people who only did consulting work.
The program runs as a mix of structured lessons and workshop sessions where you work on your actual business numbers. No hypothetical case studies unless you specifically ask for them.
Founded three companies, raised two rounds of funding, and learned financial planning the expensive way. Now helps other founders avoid the same costly lessons.
Spent eight years as a startup CFO before starting his own venture. Specializes in making financial concepts click for people who think they're "not numbers people."
Two options depending on how much support you want along the way.
The program runs over 14 weeks with new cohorts starting quarterly. You can join self-paced anytime, but guided track spots are limited to keep sessions manageable.
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.