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From operating frameworks, venture jargon to case studies, our library of lessons, content and learning materials are the source of guidance for founders who wants to build valuable modern enterprises
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Venture operators (entrepreneurs and executives) looking to equip with venture business skill sets
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E-learning materials and community touch points breaking down key concepts and tactics in driving early-stage validation and rapid growth across the product-market fit stage in Asia.
Startup stage and industry specific in-person, multi-day intensive workshops focus on operational strategy and leadership training to unlock growth.
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A roundup of GUIDE's most popular lessons.
Basics
Lifecycle of Startup
Venture businesses are modern, high-growth, high-impact enterprises. This lesson provides a crash course on startups, how they differ from traditional business models, and the key stages of launching and scaling a venture. You’ll explore the maturity process of a startup and the critical execution phases in its early development.
Product & Services
Building A MVP For Early Market Validation
In this lesson, you’ll learn best practices for building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by developing a streamlined version of your offering that focuses on essential features solving key customer pain points. You’ll test market viability, leverage user feedback for continuous refinement, and establish key growth indicators to measure success and drive ongoing improvement.
Sales & Marketing
Head-on Strategy vs. Market Creation Strategy
How do you carve out your own space in a crowded market? This lesson explores the risks, key attributes, and case studies of two contrasting market growth strategies. It also provides an execution-focused perspective on market share dynamics for early-stage venture operators.
Finance & Capital
Startup Capital Options
What truly defines ‘smart’ capital? This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of venture capital funding, their typical requirements, and a practical approach to raising equity financing, offering synthesised insights from experienced practitioners.
Sales & Marketing
First Adopter Sales
Not everyone will pay for something they’ve never heard of. This lesson teaches you how to identify early adopters, craft effective sales strategies for engagement, and leverage social proof to build credibility—ultimately attracting more users and converting them into paying customers.
People & Talent
Venture Hiring Techniques
Avoid costly hiring mistakes! This lesson explores the key aspects of venture recruitment, helping you navigate the hiring process with a strategic approach. You’ll learn the advantages of venture hiring, what a realistic venture-culture-fit talent profile looks like, and how to improve talent discovery and search. Additionally, we’ll cover alternative hiring options to build a strong, mission-aligned team.
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