Module #1 Introduction to Financial Modeling What is financial modeling, why is it important for startups, and how to get started
Module #2 Understanding Startup Financials Overview of startup financial statements, key metrics, and ratios
Module #3 Gathering Assumptions and Data How to gather and organize data for financial modeling, including market research and customer feedback
Module #4 Setting Up Your Financial Model Best practices for setting up a financial model in Excel, including layout and structure
Module #5 Revenue Modeling How to forecast revenue for a startup, including top-down and bottom-up approaches
Module #6 Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Gross Margin How to calculate COGS and gross margin for a startup
Module #7 Operating Expenses How to forecast operating expenses for a startup, including fixed and variable costs
Module #8 Salaries and Headcount Planning How to plan and forecast salaries and headcount for a startup
Module #9 Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Depreciation How to forecast CapEx and depreciation for a startup
Module #10 Working Capital and Cash Flow How to manage working capital and cash flow for a startup
Module #11 Building a Three-Statement Model How to integrate the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Module #12 Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Planning How to perform sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to test assumptions
Module #13 Break-Even Analysis How to calculate break-even points for a startup
Module #14 Funding and Venture Capital How to model funding and venture capital investments for a startup
Module #15 Mergers and Acquisitions How to model mergers and acquisitions for a startup
Module #16 Exit Strategies and Valuation How to model exit strategies and valuation for a startup
Module #17 Building a Dashboard and Reporting How to create a dashboard and reports to communicate financial performance
Module #18 Best Practices for Financial Modeling Best practices for building and maintaining a financial model
Module #19 Common Errors and Pitfalls Common errors and pitfalls to avoid in financial modeling
Module #20 Advanced Financial Modeling Techniques Advanced techniques for financial modeling, including Monte Carlo simulations and data tables
Module #21 Case Study:Financial Modeling for a Seed-Stage Startup Walkthrough of a financial model for a seed-stage startup
Module #22 Case Study:Financial Modeling for a Growth-Stage Startup Walkthrough of a financial model for a growth-stage startup
Module #23 Financial Modeling for Specific Industries Industry-specific considerations for financial modeling, including e-commerce, SaaS, and more
Module #24 Using Financial Modeling for Strategic Decision-Making How to use financial modeling to inform strategic decisions, including pricing, marketing, and product development
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Financial Modeling for Startups career
