Who will teach
Keynote speakers
- Steve Blank: Live lean strategy fireside chat — March 16 at 4pm
- Alberto Savoia: How to pretotype your cases — March 19 at 5pm
- Fabrizio Capobianco: BM examples and Q&A — April 16 at 2pm
An operational pathway to move from initiative to impact: sharper decision-making under uncertainty, stronger execution, and alignment between strategy, cross-functional teams, and measurable market traction.
A progressive build-up of venture capability from February to December. Jul/Aug are mentoring-only (online), culminating in the October Demo Day.
Modules + summer execution (mentoring only) → October Demo Day.
Below is a detailed syllabus aligned with the yearly pathway. Each module includes core topics and the expected deliverables you will produce.
From research results to innovation impact; Structure uncertainty into testable hypotheses with customers and stakeholders.
Run lightweight experiments to collect evidence and reduce risk before building.
Translate learning into a first business model that connects value, customers, channels and economics.
Communicate with clarity and presence a compelling pitch narrative with clear deck and evidence.
Build products with customers in the loop.
Understand the market landscape and define positioning, channels and KPI targets.
Two months dedicated to execution: apply the playbook with mentor check-ins (no lectures).
Design the team: roles, hiring plan, advisors and early culture practices.
Build partnerships and lead execution with an operating cadence that scales.
Prepare for fundraising: understand investor expectations, valuation logic and deal mechanics.
Finance fundamentals for founders and innovation leaders: cash, reporting and decision support.
Protect the venture: IP, incorporation choices and mandatory documents for partnerships and investment.
Write and evaluate funding proposals with a reviewer mindset.
Execution practices for teams: planning, prioritization and continuous improvement.
You can attend a single module as a standalone training, or enroll in the full Executive Master pathway.
The full pathway bundles all modules + mentoring + Demo Days into one enrollment.
Selecting single modules is an opportunity to go deeper on specific themes.
Tell us what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll reply with a short, tailored recommendation (full Master vs selected modules) and propose 2–3 call slots.
