Learn From People Who've Actually Built Things
Our instructors aren't just teachers. They're founders, investors, and advisors who've been through the startup journey themselves and know what actually matters when you're building something from scratch.
Talk To UsMeet the People Behind the Program
We don't hire instructors based on academic credentials alone. Everyone who teaches in this program has raised capital, built teams, or advised startups through critical growth phases. They bring real experience from Australian and international markets.
Classes are small because we want you to actually get to know your instructors. You'll have their attention, not just during scheduled sessions but throughout the entire program. Questions don't wait for office hours here.
Fiona Drummond
Financial Modelling & Fundraising
Fiona's been CFO for three different tech startups. She's walked founders through Series A and B rounds and knows exactly what investors look for in financial projections.
Margot Blackwood
Market Validation & Growth
Margot built her first company to a 40-person team before exit in 2022. She now advises early-stage founders on customer discovery and product-market fit strategies.
Delphine Rousseau
Pitch Development & Storytelling
Delphine's helped over 60 founders refine their pitch decks. She's sat on both sides of the table as founder and angel investor, so she gets what works and what doesn't.
Anouk Veldman
Operations & Business Models
Anouk scaled operations for a SaaS company from 5 to 150 employees. She teaches the practical side of building systems that actually work as you grow.
You Learn Better When You're Not Learning Alone
The cohort model exists for a reason. When you're surrounded by other founders facing similar challenges, you get honest feedback and genuine support. Not the polished advice you'd get from consultants, but real talk from people in the trenches.
- Weekly group sessions where everyone shares what's actually happening with their business
- Peer review sessions for pitch decks, financial models, and marketing strategies
- Dedicated Slack channels for questions that pop up between sessions
- Monthly founder dinners in Perth where conversations continue outside the classroom
- Access to alumni network of founders who've completed the program since 2021
What We're Seeing Right Now
The startup landscape changes fast. Here's what we're paying attention to in 2025 and what it means for founders building businesses in Australia and beyond.
Capital Efficiency is Back
After years of growth-at-all-costs, investors want to see disciplined spending and clear paths to profitability. Unit economics matter again, and founders who can demonstrate capital efficiency have an edge.
We're seeing this especially in B2B SaaS where burn rates are under scrutiny.
Longer Sales Cycles
Enterprise buyers are taking more time to make decisions. What used to be a 3-month sales process now stretches to 6 or 9 months. Your cashflow planning needs to account for this new reality.
Particularly relevant for founders targeting corporate clients in regulated industries.
Regional Opportunities
Australian startups are finding success serving regional markets before tackling global expansion. Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Pacific markets offer testing grounds with lower competition.
Several 2024 program graduates are now generating revenue across APAC regions.
Next Cohort Starts September 2025
We run two cohorts each year with limited spots. The autumn program runs from September through November with sessions held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Rockingham, plus online options for regional participants.
Applications Close
August 15, 2025
Program Duration
12 Weeks
Cohort Size
Max 18 Founders