Financial Startup Mastery Program
Learn from Australia's leading fintech entrepreneurs and build the skills to navigate the startup ecosystem with confidence. Our comprehensive program combines practical finance knowledge with real-world startup experience.
Start Your JourneyWhy This Program Works
We've spent years working with Australian startups, watching them succeed and sometimes fail. What we noticed? The ones that made it understood both the money side and the people side of business.
"Most startup courses teach you how to build a product. We teach you how to build a business that actually makes money and serves real customers."
Our program starts in September 2025 because we want you to have time to prepare properly. This isn't a weekend workshop where you leave with false confidence. It's a year-long journey where you'll work on real projects, connect with actual founders, and build something meaningful.
We focus on the Australian market because that's what we know best. The funding landscape here is different from Silicon Valley, and the customer expectations are unique. You'll learn strategies that actually work in our market.
Program Structure
Foundation Phase
September - November 2025: Financial fundamentals, market analysis, and business model validation. You'll work with real startup data and learn to spot opportunities others miss.
Development Phase
December 2025 - March 2026: Build your concept with guidance from experienced founders. Focus on customer discovery, financial planning, and early-stage funding strategies.
Launch Phase
April - June 2026: Take your startup to market with ongoing support. Learn from real challenges as they happen, with mentors who've been through it before.
Growth Phase
July - September 2026: Scale your business with advanced financial strategies, team building, and investor relations. Prepare for Series A or sustainable growth paths.
Learn From People Who've Actually Done It
Kieran Blackwood
Fintech Entrepreneur
Built and sold two payment processing companies. Now focuses on helping early-stage fintech startups navigate regulatory challenges and find product-market fit in Australia.
Isla Whitmore
Investment Strategy
Partner at Sydney-based VC fund with 12 years experience. She's seen hundreds of pitches and knows exactly what investors look for in Australian startups.
Freya Ashworth
Operations & Scale
Former COO of Melbourne's fastest-growing fintech. Specializes in building systems that scale and creating company cultures that attract top talent.
Quinn Harcourt
Financial Planning
Chartered accountant turned startup advisor. She helps founders understand their numbers, plan for growth, and avoid the financial mistakes that kill promising companies.
Each mentor works with small groups of 6-8 students throughout the program. You're not just learning theory – you're getting practical advice from people who understand the real challenges of building a business in Australia's unique market.