Learn to be a Startup CEO

Stepping into the role of a Startup CEO requires a unique mix of strategic vision, operational execution, and leadership resilience. This comprehensive course, designed by entrepreneurial expert Tom Duening, offers a systematic roadmap for aspiring founders, early-stage business owners, and corporate innovators who want to successfully navigate the high-stakes journey of launching a venture from scratch. Unlike purely theoretical programs, this course delivers actionable framework sheets, realistic decision-making scenarios, and structured methodologies to evaluate business opportunities, construct robust business models, and secure initial funding. Students will explore the critical psychological shifts needed to transition from an individual contributor to a strategic chief executive officer, mastering the art of building a high-performing founding team and establishing a resilient corporate culture. By bridging the gap between ideation and market execution, the curriculum ensures that participants leave not just with a completed business plan, but with the practical executive toolkit necessary to manage daily operations, pitch to investors, scale their customer base, and sustain long-term business growth in highly competitive and uncertain markets.