Startup School
- Type
- Platform / Marketplace
- Location
- Covington, United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Industries
- Professional Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Venturing Services, Financial Sector
- Domains
- Training & Professional Development, Executive Education Provider
- Technologies
- E-learning, Digital Technologies
About Startup School
Startup School is a free online educational platform designed to assist individuals in the early stages of building a startup, transforming a side project into a company, or exploring the path to becoming a founder. (startupschool.org)
Our primary objectives are to:
- Inspire individuals to consider entrepreneurship as a means to make a positive impact on the world.
- Educate participants on the fundamentals of starting a startup, providing them with the necessary resources and tools tailored for the initial phases of their venture.
- Motivate strong founding teams to dedicate time to develop their startups and apply to Y Combinator for funding. (startupschool.org)
Participants in Startup School gain access to:
- Essential advice delivered and curated by Y Combinator partners and industry leaders.
- YC's Co-Founder Matching Platform, facilitating connections with potential co-founders.
- A weekly update tool to monitor startup growth and maintain accountability for progress. (startupschool.org)
The program is structured to be self-paced, typically spanning approximately seven weeks with an investment of 1-2 hours per week. The curriculum encompasses a range of topics, including:
- Planning a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Modern startup funding strategies
- Launching a company in the press
- Acquiring users and fostering growth
- Leadership and team management
- Application processes for Y Combinator
These subjects are taught by Y Combinator partners and industry leaders, such as Michael Seibel, Carolynn Levy, Kat Manalac, Gustaf Alstromer, Ali Rowghani, Dalton Caldwell, Mark Zuckerberg, and Anne Wojcicki. (startupschool.org)
Startup School is open to anyone interested in learning about starting a company, regardless of their background or experience level. The program is entirely free, requiring only a device with internet access. (startupschool.org)
By participating in Startup School, individuals can acquire the knowledge, resources, and community support necessary to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.