10K Women Fra 10 Syllabus

Overview: This 8-week course is designed to guide women entrepreneurs through the foundational steps of launching and scaling a startup. With a time commitment of approximately 3-4 hours per week, learners will engage in practical exercises focused on ideation, business modeling, funding, and leadership. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application, peer support, and confidence-building, making it ideal for beginners. Each module builds toward creating a compelling pitch and actionable business plan, culminating in a final project that synthesizes key skills.

Module 1: Ideation and Opportunity Recognition

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Identifying market gaps and customer pain points
• Generating scalable business ideas
• Validating assumptions through customer interviews
• Refining ideas based on feedback

Module 2: Business Model Development

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Designing a lean canvas model
• Defining value propositions and revenue streams
• Mapping customer segments and channels
• Testing business model assumptions

Module 3: Funding and Financial Literacy

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Basics of startup financing and bootstrapping
• Preparing for seed funding and investor meetings
• Understanding financial statements and KPIs

Module 4: Growth and Leadership

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Building and leading early-stage teams
• Scaling operations sustainably
• Overcoming challenges as a female founder

Module 5: Marketing and Customer Acquisition

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Implementing marketing strategies for early-stage ventures
• Identifying target audiences and positioning
• Using low-cost channels for customer acquisition

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Create a persuasive pitch deck for investors and stakeholders
• Present a validated business model using lean canvas
• Submit a short video pitch demonstrating leadership and clarity

Prerequisites

• No prior business experience required
• Access to basic internet and communication tools
• Willingness to engage in peer feedback and community discussions

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Develop a compelling business idea tailored to market needs
• Build a lean business model and validate your concept
• Create a persuasive pitch deck for investors and stakeholders
• Implement marketing strategies for early-stage customer acquisition
• Gain confidence in leadership and entrepreneurial decision-making