SWA Peer to Peer Learning (All Tracks)The aim of the P2P sessions is to foster a collaborative learning environment where founders can share experiences, challenges, and solutions, enhancing their business acumen and problem-solving skills through mutual support and collective wisdom.32 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Launch Session 1Session 3 View module Grow Session 1Session 3 View module Scale Session 1Session 3 View module Case Study - All Tracks Session 2 - Case Study 1Session 4 View module
Technical Residency in CapetownThese sessions were held for the Grow and Scale Track at AESIS but they are also accessible to the Launch Track.4 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Workshops Expanding into other marketsScaling OperationsCommunications View module
SWA Masterclasses (All Tracks)The masterclasses address the foundational aspects of investment readiness, pinpointing three pivotal topics derived from our extensive experience. Each session is designed to impart crucial knowledge and practical skills, ensuring startups are well-equipped for their funding journey. They aim to provide founders strategic insights and tools necessary to navigate the investment landscape.26 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Introduction to Fundraising Introduction to Venture CapitalValuationPitch training View module Investor Readiness Webinars Alternative funding strategies for women led startupsMechanics of the Fundraise: Exploring Non-Traditional Funding OptionsFinancial Modelling and ForecastingPreparing for Investor Due Diligence and (TBC)Choosing the Right Investor & How to NegotiateMarket Sizing and Competitive Placement View module Technical Sessions SalesFinanceScalingHRLegal View module
Start your business (Launch)The ‘Start your business’ course is aimed at founders who are in the phase of developing ideas and testing product-market fit.The first module focuses on how to build a great team, the second module on the environment you operate in and the third module discusses the importance of knowing your target market.63 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Build a great team Finding a co-founderInvestor expectations around co-foundersStructuring relations with your co-founderBuilding a complementary teamBeyond salary: Remuneration options View module Know the target market Define your target market in ten stepsMeasure the value of your target marketGet to know your customer View module Product development Product development cycle explainedDesign thinkingLean Startup methodology View module Understand the external environment Assessing the competitive landscapeManaging political and regulatory riskUnderstanding market risk View module
Grow your business (Grow)The course on ‘Grow your business’ is for startup founders who are looking to scale their operations when they are getting traction for their product or service.One module breaks down the different types of business models to consider, and the other module focuses on ways to build traction and grow the customer base.41 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Deconstruct the business model The Business Model CanvasAn overview of different business modelsReasons startups fail and the pivot View module Marketing and business development How to make sound business development decisionsHow to expand to other geographic marketsHow to expand to other industries View module Strategic partnerships Building successful corporate partnershipsHow to do B2B salesThe importance of mentors and advisors View module Build traction Structuring growth and tractionTips for building tractionGrowth hacking your way to success View module
Finance your business (Scale)The ‘Finance your business’ course is aimed at entrepreneurs who are looking to raise external capital.In the first module you will learn how to structure your business’ financials, contracts, and other legalities. The second module unpacks how to fundraise successfully.12 Members already started this course0% Course overview The modules Prepare financials, contracts and legal The investment processValuationsFinancial projectionsFinancial projections - Eight tips View module Fundraise for the business Into the mind of the equity investorDebt versus equityTypes of capital providers View module Pitch your business De-risking your startupHow to prepare investor pitch deckTips on presenting in publicQuestions to expect from investors View module