Framework Expectations

Vishnu Gopal

A 6 month online course on how to build a

great startup

+ 5 years of graduation support.

Why? Set Expectations

1. What we will provide 2. What we expect you to do

3. Graduation outcomes

Guidance

Discussion

Content

Inspiration

Inspiration

External Sessions from Industry Leaders

Inspiration

1: We will providetalks from the best Industry

leaders, especially in the SaaS space.

Inspiration

2: We expect you toa. Do you research about the faculty.

b. Ask intelligent questions relevant to your startup.

c. Connect further & proactively ask for help.

Inspiration

3: Graduation Outcomes a. Get the leader as a mentor.

b. Get hired. c. Get investment.

Guidance

Internal Sessions

Faculty Connect

Targets

Guidance

Targets: guided step by step instructions on “what to do next” to build a great startup.

Internal Sessions: supplement targets framework with more detail and guidance.

Guidance

Faculty Connect: appointment system to ask doubts and get a clear roadmap quick.

Guidance

1: We will provideclear targets & feedback on submissions

and verify them. Active internal sessions

& faculty for help.

Guidance

2: We expect you toa. Be motivated on your own to learn. b. Commit to at least 10 hours a week.

c. Proactively ask for help.

Guidance

3: Graduation OutcomesBest for people who follow framework and iterate fast.

The best startup teams regularly ask for help.

Content

Startup Library

Learn Sessions

Content

Startup Library: detailed original content that is directly relevant to targets.

Learn Sessions: bite-sized (<5min) screencasts on important elements.

Content

1: We will providegreat content in both the Library & Learn

Sessions. We will not be exhaustive simply because the Internet always has everything

you need to learn.

Content

2: We expect you toa. go explore and find

more content on the Internet b. use Learn Sessions as pointers to dig in more.

Content

3: Graduation OutcomesPeople love founders who know in depth

knowledge of their sector + a broad knowledge of everything else. (Y-shaped people)

Life-long learning is a big objective of our program.

Discussions

Public Slack

SeniorSupport

BuddySupport

Discussions

Public Slack: community support & batch engagement.

Senior Support: close interactions with a Senior.

Buddy Support: regular conversations with a peer startup team.

Discussions

1: We will facilitateinteractions in Public Slack. Make

available buddies and Seniors.

Discussions

2: We expect you toa. find the best Buddy and Senior for your team. b. participate in all Public Slack events such as

Town Halls. c. Schedule regular conversations with your Buddies and Seniors. Build your network!

Discussions

3: Graduation OutcomesLearning to connect to great people is a pre-

requisite for young founders. A lot of the people who are your Buddies or Seniors will help you out.

Possibly you’ll even start your next venture with them.