Programmesdesignedforfirst-timefounders.
Three stages. One goal: helping you operate as a serious founder, from the very beginning.
Founder Groundworks is built around a simple path. You start with foundations, develop through practice, and finish with a clear understanding of where you stand as a founder, and what comes next.
Programme 01
Founder Foundations Programme
A structured, cohort-based programme teaching the core fundamentals every first-time founder is expected to understand.
Who it's for
People with little or no previous startup experience who want to build a serious business, not just "try something".
Format
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Weekly live sessions (online)
Guided assignments
Practical tools and frameworks
What you'll cover
Problem vs solution vs delivery
Simple business models
MVP and early validation
Basic KPIs and traction
How to frame your idea clearly
How to communicate like a founder
Outcome
By the end of the programme, you will be able to describe your idea clearly, understand its core structure, and speak about it with the level of seriousness expected by partners and institutions.
Programme 02
Groundworks Clinics
Small-group working sessions focused on applying the principles to your specific context.
Who it's for
Founders who have completed the Foundations Programme and want guided support as they refine and test their ideas.
Format
Small group clinics
Scenario-based discussions
Feedback on your framing and structure
Short, focused implementation cycles
What you'll cover
Tightening your problem statement
Stress-testing your solution
Choosing simple, realistic KPIs
Practicing short, precise explanations
Getting used to real questions and pushback
Outcome
You leave with a clearer, more robust understanding of what you are building and how to continue developing it.
Programme 03
Founder Readiness Review
A structured review of your current founder profile, your idea, and your level of preparedness for serious next steps.
Who it's for
Founders who have completed our earlier programmes and want a clear, honest assessment of where they stand.
Format
One-to-one review session
Structured diagnostic criteria
Written summary of strengths and gaps
Suggested next steps
What you'll cover
A clear picture of how you're currently thinking and operating as a founder
An external, structured assessment rather than self-guessing
Direction on what to strengthen next
Outcome
You walk away with a grounded understanding of your readiness – not as a judgment, but as a map.
Start with foundations.
If you are serious about developing as a founder, the first step is to build your foundations properly.