Founder Fundamentals

21.10.2025 at 13:30

Founder Stories: Insights from founders on turning ideas into reality

In a panel discussion, learn about different ways of and paths to entrepreneurship. Being an entrepreneur can mean more than founding a startup. To shed lights on these different trajectories we invite guests that all live their very own version of being entrepreneurs. We also use this session as an introductory session to the curriculum and answering all questions you might have before our class kicks off.

04.11.2025 at 13:30

Pitching

A great idea is only as powerful as the way you tell its story. In this highly interactive session, you’ll learn how to transform any concept into a compelling pitch that captures attention and builds trust. Together with our guest lecturer who has coached thousands of founders and startup teams, you’ll practice the techniques that make investors lean in and audiences remember you. Expect practical exercises, live feedback, and the chance to refine your pitch in a safe environment. Whether you’ve never pitched before or want to sharpen your delivery, you’ll leave with actionable insights and the confidence to communicate your ideas like a pro.

18.11.2025 at 13:30

Go to Market & Growth Hacking

Learn how product design and go-to-market strategy join forces to turn features, onboarding flows and UX choices into growth — from identifying high-growth opportunities and finding product–market fit to solving the cold-start problem. We’ll cover growth strategies and channel tactics, rapid prototyping and optimization, and behavioral-science levers for product adoption and retention.

02.12.2025 at 13:30

Term Sheets

This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to master the financial and legal basics of building a startup. You’ll gain a clear understanding of term sheets, what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate key clauses with confidence. We’ll also break down the essentials of startup valuations, exploring how investors assess value, common methods used, and what this means for your ownership and fundraising journey. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to negotiate effectively and make smarter decisions as a founder.

16.12.2025 at 13:30

Robust Finances and Business Models

Although a great product, a world-class team, and previous experience are crucial for a startup’s success, most companies fail due to incorrect assumptions and unstable financials. It may seem unexciting at first, but getting your financials right and developing a cash-generating business model could be the difference between making or breaking your firm. Without previous experience or knowledge, in this class, you'll learn the most important terminology and how to think about finance like a seasoned founder.

13.01.2026 at 13:30

Founding your company

This hands-on workshop guides you through the key legal steps of founding a startup in Germany. Led by a practicing business lawyer, you’ll gain practical insights into company structures, from the initial idea to the notary appointment. Through interactive exercises, you’ll become familiar with essential legal terminology and learn what really matters when drafting your Articles of Association. What are the actual steps you need to take to get your company up and running? Bring your questions as we demystify the founding process together.

21.04.2026 at 13:30

Founder Stories: Insights from founders on turning ideas into reality

In a panel discussion, learn about different ways of and paths to entrepreneurship. Being an entrepreneur can mean more than founding a startup. To shed lights on these different trajectories we invite guests that all live their very own version of being entrepreneurs. We also use this session as an introductory session to the curriculum and answering all questions you might have before our class kicks off.

This is a repetition of our class at the start of the winter term.

05.05.2026 at 13:30

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Leading a team

Learn to transition from founder-doer to leader by designing team structures, roles and collaboration rhythms that produce outcomes instead of busywork. We’ll cover leadership styles, hiring and onboarding, fostering startup culture, incentive design, and the behavioral levers that drive motivation and performance.

19.05.2026 at 13:30

Being an employer

Understand everything that goes into being an employer - legally, personally and strategically.

02.06.2026 at 13:30

Entrepreneurial Finance & Cap Tables

How to raise funds and best ways to structure a cap table. All things that go into raising external money, from Preseed to Scale.

16.06.2026 at 13:30

Strategy

Next to no word gets thrown around that much. But what is a strategy and how does it differ from a plan and mere tactics? What makes a useful strategy and how can you come up with one? To make sure you never get lost in the jungle of strategy, we'll briefly cover the origins and earliest contributions to the topic -Sun Tsu and von Clausewitz and then make the transfer to todays' world: Why is it so hard to get strategy right, what strategy consultancies actually do and how you can start thinking more strategically to get more successful in your career, life and as a (future) founder,

30.06.2026 at 13:30

Understanding VCs

This course provides a foundational introduction to the structure and logic of venture capital funds. Students will learn how VCs raise and allocate capital, the frameworks they use to evaluate opportunities, and the structure of the investment cycle. Particular attention will be paid to how investors balance risk and return, build strong portfolios, and maintain their relationships with founders. Through open discussion with experienced investors, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the decision-making processes within venture capital. The course is designed to equip future entrepreneurs with the ability to communicate effectively with investors and to critically assess the role of VC funding in entrepreneurial ecosystems.