These are unprecedented times. Around the world, millions of lives, and livelihoods, have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

While our healthcare workers are battling on the frontlines, the rest of us can play an integral role in restarting our economy, creating jobs, and future-proofing our careers.

Tried and tested over the last decade, “Master the Entrepreneur Skillset” is now being offered free (all tuition and fees waived) for a limited time for Western alumni, students, faculty and staff.

Our Award-Winning Course

A few key characteristics sets our course apart from the rest

  • Time Required

    Coaching is an intensive 6-month program spread over 6 mentoring calls. We advise 1 call per month to stay on track.

  • Blended Learning

    Get lifelong access to our exclusive Online Learning Environment. Find all our up-to-date course materials at any given time!

  • Always-On Experience

    A virtual experience with no relocation or expensive in-classroom fees. We provide 24/7 support through an exclusive Zoom and Slack channel.

  • 1 on 1 Coaching

    We will help you master your pitch through constant interaction and helpful feedback. If we like your idea, we will fund it.

  • Action Plans

    Develop personal, actionable plans to address the strategy, organization, and innovation-based opportunities that you face.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Get your certificate of completion upon graduation and Join our growing community of alumni on LinkedIn.

Meet Your Coaches

Over 30 years of Combined Startup Experience

Ash Singh

Professor of Entrepreneurship

I’m Ash Singh of Main St AI, dedicated to elevating investment strategies for family offices and private equity firms through AI. With a track record of launching over 100 AI companies and raising $1 billion, I bring extensive experience in simplifying complex technologies.

At Quantum Venture Studios and Quantum Equity Partners, I’ve connected AI startups with family offices, integrating cutting-edge technologies into private equity portfolios. My background in education and entrepreneurship ensures our AI solutions are not only cost-effective and scalable but also seamlessly integrated, driving measurable growth and operational enhancement for your portfolio.

Nilay Goyal

Executive Director and Lead Accelerator

Nilay has built highly successful startup accelerators at two of the largest universities in Canada: Creative Destruction Lab at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and LaunchYU at York University. Over the years, Nilay has worked with over 500 startups that have collectively raised more than $400 million in funding. Earlier, Nilay founded a startup in the semiconductor industry, scaled its operations and led its acquisition by a large publicly listed company based in Silicon Valley, California. Nilay was 23 years old when his startup was acquired.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. The Startup Course Canvas © - Your Secret Weapon for Learning How to Startup

    3. Access The Startup Course Canvas©

    4. Reflect: Community Discussion

    5. Webinar Recording Episode #1- Introduction and Ideation

    6. Webinar Recording Episode #2: Ideas & Your “Why”

    7. Startup Business Idea Generator

    1. See: Building the Right Foundation

    2. Do: Startup Course Canvas Lesson #1 Framework

    3. Try: Co-founder Equity Split Calculator

    4. Reflect: Community Discussion

    1. See: Thinking Big

    2. Do: Startup Course Canvas Lesson #2 Framework

    3. Reflect: Community Discussion

    1. See: Value Proposition

    2. Community Discussion

    3. Do: Startup Course Canvas Lesson #3 Framework

    4. Episode 3: How to START a Startup

    5. Understand: Sign up for this weeks Live Webinar

    1. See: Assessing the Market

    2. Do: Startup Course Canvas Lesson #4 Framework

    3. Reflect: Community Discussion

    1. See: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

    2. Do: Startup Course Canvas Lesson #5 Framework

    3. Reflect: Community Discussion

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 71 lessons
  • 11.5 hours of video content
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The History of the Startup Course™

Our students have raised over $1 billion dollars over the last 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a business degree to take the course?

    No business degree is required. We have had students from 14 to 84 take our course. Our learning content makes it easy for anyone to understand complex Startup concept.

  • How is the course delivered?

    Startup Course is delivered in a blended-learning approach. We use a social learning environment to deliver whiteboard animation videos, assignments and live in-person masterclasses, where applicable.

  • What if I don't have an idea?

    No problem! We have build an ideation chatbot that can help you brainstorm ideas.

  • What if I don't have a team?

    No problem. We will help you discover ways to find the right team to get your startup going!

  • What if I can't afford the tuition.

    Please contact our support team. We have several partial scholarships available.

  • Will I get funded?

    We do not guarantee funding, but we will train you in how to do an elevator pitch, help you create a pitch deck, executive summary and introduce you to potential investors once you finish the course. The rest is up to you!