Startup Finance Mastery Program
Build comprehensive financial expertise through structured learning paths designed for emerging business leaders and startup founders
Your Financial Leadership Journey
This program takes you through eight months of structured learning, starting with fundamental financial concepts and progressing to advanced startup funding strategies. Each module builds on previous knowledge, creating a solid foundation for real-world application.
What makes this different from typical finance courses? We focus on practical scenarios you'll actually encounter when launching or scaling a business. Rather than theoretical concepts alone, you'll work through case studies, analyze real startup financials, and develop skills that translate directly to entrepreneurial success.
- Progressive skill development from basics to advanced concepts
- Real startup case studies and practical applications
- Flexible learning schedule with live sessions and self-paced modules
- Direct access to experienced startup finance professionals
Curriculum Pathway
Foundation Phase: Financial Planning Essentials
Weeks 1-8We start with the fundamentals that every startup founder needs. This isn't about complex formulas or academic theory. Instead, you'll learn how to create realistic financial projections, understand cash flow patterns, and build budgets that actually work in practice. By the end of this phase, you'll have a complete financial model for a sample startup.
- Create comprehensive 3-year financial projections
- Build dynamic cash flow models with scenario planning
- Understand key startup financial metrics and KPIs
- Develop operational budgets for different business models
Growth Phase: Funding and Investment Analysis
Weeks 9-20This phase gets into the real challenges of startup growth. How do you determine when you need funding? What are investors actually looking for in your financials? You'll learn to evaluate different funding sources, from bootstrap strategies to venture capital, and understand how each choice affects your business trajectory. We cover everything from angel investor pitches to preparing for Series A rounds.
- Evaluate funding options and their strategic implications
- Create investor-ready financial presentations and models
- Understand valuation methods and equity structuring
- Analyze due diligence requirements and preparation
Advanced Phase: Strategic Financial Management
Weeks 21-32The final phase focuses on long-term financial strategy and advanced decision-making. You'll work through complex scenarios like international expansion, merger considerations, and preparing for potential exit strategies. This isn't just about managing money — it's about using financial strategy as a competitive advantage. Real case studies from successful Australian and international startups provide practical context.
- Develop comprehensive financial risk management frameworks
- Create strategic financial plans for scaling operations
- Understand international financial considerations and compliance
- Evaluate exit strategies and financial preparation requirements
Skills Assessment and Progress Tracking
We use multiple assessment methods to ensure you're actually developing practical skills, not just memorizing concepts. Each assessment connects directly to real-world applications you'll encounter in your entrepreneurial journey.
Portfolio Projects
Build a comprehensive portfolio of financial models, investment analyses, and strategic plans. These aren't hypothetical exercises — they're based on actual startup scenarios and challenges from real businesses.
Peer Review Sessions
Present your work to fellow participants and receive constructive feedback. This mirrors the real world where you'll need to explain financial decisions to co-founders, employees, and investors who may not have financial backgrounds.
Live Case Analysis
Work through current market scenarios and emerging challenges in real-time. These sessions happen monthly and focus on recent developments in startup funding, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
Mentor Evaluations
One-on-one sessions with experienced startup finance professionals who provide personalized feedback on your progress and help identify areas for continued development beyond the program.
Learn from Experienced Practitioners
Our instructors bring decades of combined experience from successful startups, venture capital firms, and financial institutions. They understand the unique challenges of early-stage businesses because they've navigated them firsthand.
Marcus Pemberton
Program Director
Former CFO at three successful tech startups, specializes in Series A-B funding strategies
Ezra Wainwright
Investment Strategy Lead
12 years in venture capital, currently partner at Melbourne-based growth fund
Darius Blackwell
Financial Modeling Expert
Built financial systems for 40+ startups, expert in scalable planning frameworks
Seraphina Vale
Risk Analysis Specialist
Former investment banker, now focuses on startup risk assessment and mitigation strategies