Finance · Self-paced course
Financial Modeling for Founders
Build a clear, driver-based financial model for your startup and use it to make better decisions about hiring, spending and fundraising.
$197
What this is
A self-paced course that teaches founders to build a three-statement-lite startup model from scratch: revenue drivers, costs and headcount, cash flow and runway, and scenarios. The focus is on a model you understand and can maintain, not a spreadsheet nobody trusts.
What you will be able to do
- Structure a model with separate inputs, calculations and outputs
- Build revenue forecasts from real drivers rather than growth guesses
- Plan headcount and operating costs month by month
- Forecast cash, burn and runway
- Run base, downside and upside scenarios
- Present the model clearly to co-founders and investors
The curriculum
Model Foundations
- Why Founders Need Their Own Model
- Structuring Inputs, Calculations and Outputs
- Choosing the Right Level of Detail
Building the Revenue Forecast
- Bottom-Up Revenue Drivers
- Churn, Expansion and Recurring Revenue
- Pricing and Gross Margin in the Model
Costs, Headcount and Cash
- Planning Headcount
- Operating Expenses and Burn
- Cash Flow and Runway
Scenarios and Communication
- Base, Downside and Upside Scenarios
- Reviewing and Stress-Testing Your Model
- Presenting the Model
This is for you if…
- You are a founder without a finance background who needs a working model
- You have a model but do not trust or understand it
- You are preparing for a fundraise or a budget conversation
What you get
- 12 written lessons across 4 modules
- A free preview lesson so you can see the format first
- Self-paced access from your account — start any time
- Secure one-time checkout
Probably not for you if…
- You need audited accounts or tax advice (work with a qualified accountant)
Questions
Do I need finance experience?
No. The course assumes basic spreadsheet skills only and explains every concept from first principles.
Which spreadsheet tool should I use?
Any modern spreadsheet application works. The lessons use generic formulas available in all major tools.
Is this accounting or tax advice?
No. It is educational content about planning models. Work with a qualified accountant for statutory accounts and tax.
Educational content only. No income, revenue, funding or other results are promised or implied. This course does not award any certification, credential or licence.