The Start-up CFO

Explore Essential Strategies for Start-Up Success with our MOOC! Entrepreneurs and founders of a start-up are confronted with many issues in a young company. Above all, solid financing forms the basis for the company's success. Only if the necessary capital is available can entrepreneurs build up the company and make investments accordingly. How do you optimise your financing in a start-up? And how do you gain access to sources of financing and what sources are actually available? In this introductory course on Entrepreneurial Finance you will learn exactly that: You will learn which financing strategies and sources of financing exist and which investors are particularly relevant for start-ups. You will also learn more about the role and importance of a CFO in young companies. Our tips and tricks will help you with the first steps in financing your company and give you practical advice on what to look out for. Enroll now to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate the financial landscape of entrepreneurship!

• Introduction: What are the key aspects of entrepreneurial finance?
• Financing strategy: What are my options and how do I make my financing decisions?
• Business angels: What are business angels and how do I work with them?
• Getting started: How do I approach and convince investors?
• Valuation: How do I figure out what my venture is worth?
• Common pitfalls: What should I watch out for to avoid common mistakes?

• This course is open to all learners and therefore has no mandatory prerequisites. However, it is an advantage if you have an interest in entrepreneurship and want to start (or have already started) a business. An understanding of some basic maths is beneficial too.