Become a
Professional
Startup Coach
Startup Course connects the world’s promising entrepreneurs with the best Startup coaches. Our coaches help Startups explore their full potential.
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What We Offer To Founders
Our 6-month programs are designed to provide founders with valuable guidance and peace-of-mind for the whole program.
Select from the 3 coaching plans. All plans come with the Startup Course Blueprint for FREE and a certification of completion.
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Startup Course with 1 Coaching Call
$499.00• 1 follow up coaching call after completion of course.
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Personal Accelerator Plan
6 Monthly Payments of $2,000• 6 x Monthly Coaching Sessions focused on 3-5 key breakthrough areas
• Final Review and Investor Preparation
• Investor Leads -
Interim Co-Founder Plan
6 Monthly Payments of $5,000• 12 x Bi-Monthly Coaching Sessions focused on 3-5 key breakthrough areas
• Final Review and Investor Preparation
• Investor Leads
Why Join Us?
Our unique business coaching programs starts with a focus on growth in every area of business and life, and from that flows the freedom every entrepreneur dreams of. In our programs, we see those dreams become reality every day.
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Stay relevant by engaging and building relationships with high-caliber founders
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Leverage your entrepreneurial experience by incorporating innovative tech and create new business models.
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Infuse your unique culture with startup energy and drive new opportunities with founders
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Generate income on your time virtually with flexible working hours
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Long-term investment opportunities with Startups that you coach
How You Benefit As A Coach
| One-Time Plan | Personal Accelerator Plan | Interim Co-Founder Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | 1 on 1 coaching with 1 coaching session | 1 on 1 coaching with 6 coaching sessions spread over 6 months | 1 on 1 coaching with 12 sessions spread over 6 months |
| Time Commitment | 1.5 hours a month per student | 2 hours a month per student | 4 hours a month per student |
| Marketing Support | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Sales Support | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| CRM Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Profit-Sharing (You/Us) | 60% / 40% | 60% / 40% | 70% / 30% |
| One - Time Refundable Setup Fee Deposit | USD $10,000 | USD $10,000 |
USD $10,000 |
| Pre-requisites | Invest in Assessment, Coaching Calls & light guidance | Invest in Assessment, Coaching Calls & moderate guidance | Invest in Assessment, Coaching Calls & Consultative work |
Your Projected Monthly Revenue |
USD$5,000 - $15,000 | USD$10,000 - $60,000 | USD$50,000 - $150,000 |
90% of Startups Fail In Their 1st Year
How you can make an impact by helping founders avoid the top 3 common mistakes entrepreneurs make!
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Help founders identify a clear market segment that solves a real pain for their users.
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Help founders unlock business models so that they never ever run out of cash.
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Help founders to create the perfect pitch with clear asks to raise their next round of investment.
Sample Startups We've Helped Launched
Why Entrepreneurs Love Startup Course
“This Course provides a helpful framework to evaluate ideas and understand more about their feasibility quickly”
Roger Egan III, Co-Founder, Redmart
“This Course was a good warm-up lap to expose us to the realities of building Redmart from the ground up.”
Vikram Rupani, Co-Founder, Redmart
“Startup Course helped us in the process of getting Nugit's story right and preparing the pitch to investors.”
David Sanderson, Founder & CEO, Nugit
“The Startup Bootcamp was an amazing experience and it was great to have the time to think through all the key aspects of our venture and the key strategic aspects on which we should have focused.”
Sundeep Sahni, Co-Founder, Lazada
“Knowing that Redmart went through the Startup Bootcamp helped convince me they had the right fundamentals to launch Redmart.com”
Neil Bearden, Investor, Redmart
Over 50 years of Combined Startup Experience
Our Team of Coaches
Paul Kewene-Hite
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Paul is multiple time winner of the INSEAD Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is the creator of INSEAD’s Startup Bootcamp. Paul teaches entrepreneurship courses and is the lead professor on INSEAD’s popular elective "Your First Hundred Days" which teaches students how to turn around a failing company. Paul has decades of work experience with start-ups, major technology companies, investment capital, consulting, and government initiatives. He has successfully worked in every corner of a technology company from answering the telephone and emails in technical support to finance to sales and business development to CEO.
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.
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.
Peter M. Dingle
Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship & Globalisation
Peter has nearly 20 years of experience in building multi-billion dollar corporate businesses in Asia. Peter was the creator of the Hong Kong and Singapore based Corporate Innovation Accelerators that launched 75 new High technology Startups into funding rounds across multiple industries. He is a hands-on Early Stage Investor in a portfolio of cutting-edge technology startups based in Hong Kong, who continue to expand as they solve real-world problems in Healthcare, FinTech and "internet of Things' sectors.
We Teach At Some Of The Top Global Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need an MBA degree to be a coach?
No business degree is required. What we do require is for you to have at least 5 years of Startup experience, having played a founding role in a profitable Startup. If you have raised money and/or exiting your Startup, that would be a bonus.
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How is coaching delivered?
Our coaching programs are delivered in a blended-learning approach. We use a social learning environment to deliver our 12-step curriculum such as whiteboard animation videos and assignments. 1 on 1 coaching calls are through video conferencing tools such as Zoom.
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What is the time commitment like?
Our coaching program last for 6-months, spread over 6 to 12 mentoring calls. We advise 1 call per month to stay on track with your students.
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Do I have to source and close the deals with students?
No, you don't. We have a marketing and sales team in place to source for founders. However, you are required to assess potential students for good coach-student fit.
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Will I be assessed too?
Yes, you will be rated by your students after each coaching session with a performance score.
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Will I get to invest with the founders?
In the event of an investment ask, please inform us in writing within seven days of being approached. We are open to exploring investment and/or equity opportunities.