What is First Step Entrepreneur?
A 6-week program of real-world challenges that builds the entrepreneurial skills you need to accelerate your career or launch your own business—safely.
Problem
Users seeking entrepreneurial skills rely on traditional education or self-learning methods lacking real-world application and structured guidance, leading to slow career progression or business launch risks.
Solution
An online 6-week educational program offering real-world entrepreneurial challenges, enabling users to gain practical skills through mentorship and peer collaboration. Example: Weekly business simulations and pitch exercises.
Customers
Aspiring entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and early-career professionals (ages 22–35) transitioning to startups or leadership roles, often with limited access to experiential learning.
Unique Features
Blends project-based learning with mentorship and a cohort-based structure, providing accountability and networking opportunities within a fixed timeline.
User Comments
Practical curriculum bridges theory and real business needs
Peer feedback is valuable but time-intensive
Cost-effective compared to MBAs
Limited flexibility in scheduling
Networking opportunities highly praised
Traction
Launched 3 months ago with 2,000+ enrolled users, $30K+ revenue, 4.8/5 ProductHunt rating from 180+ reviews
Market Size
The global online education market is projected to reach $325 billion by 2025 (Statista, 2023), with entrepreneurship courses growing at 15% CAGR.
