Startup Founders Masterclass
Schedule
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 13 Jun, 2029 at 06:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
De Bazel Amsterdam - Conference & Event Center | Amsterdam, NH
About this Event
This program is for you if:
Stage 1 — Idea: You have a startup idea but no clear path from concept to MVP. You need a validated sequence before you spend a dollar or hour in the wrong direction.
Stage 2 — MVP: You have built your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and need proven strategies in Product Positioning, Sales & Marketing to get your first real traction.
Stage 3 — Growth: You are running a startup and want to achieve YoY growth, secure investment, and map your Exit strategies.
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This startup masterclass walks you through all of it, live and in-depth — whether you are still sitting on an idea, deep in the MVP phase, or already running a startup and stuck on growth, investment readiness, or Exit strategies.
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IMPORTANT (MUST READ) : This Startup Founders Masterclass will be DELIVERED LIVE via ZOOM VIDEO MEETING.
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THE AGENDA OF THIS EVENT/PROGRAM:-
1. BUILDING A STARTUP BUSINESS
- No idea is too old — the market is always ready for it, when executed properly
- How to execute your startup idea with minimal time, money, and effort
- How to validate whether your startup idea will work — and what to do if it won't
- The exact sequence every founder must follow before spending a single dollar
2. MARKET RESEARCH & STATISTICS
- Why market research is non-negotiable — and how to do it for your startup
- How to use Crowdsourcing to get the data you need, fast and at low cost
- How to read Demographics to pinpoint exactly who will buy your product
- How to build product and marketing strategies from real data, not assumptions
3. MVP/POC (MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT / PROOF OF CONCEPT / PROTOTYPE)
- What your MVP should actually look like — and how to build it for free
- How to test whether the market will accept your product before you invest heavily
- How to define your Business Model, identify Early Adopters, and apply Iteration methods
- How to generate your first real traction before you have a finished product
4. PRODUCT & PRODUCT POSITIONING
- How to determine the real value customers will pay for — without hesitation
- Whether your startup is B2B or B2C — or both — and what that means for your go-to-market
- Whether Loss Leader Pricing applies to your model and how to use it correctly
- How to build CTAs (Calls to Action) that convert interest into paying customers
5. GO TO MARKET (GTM) STRATEGY
- How to let the market know what you are building — before you finish building it
- How to lock in your First Mover Advantage (FMA) before competitors catch up
- Whether Freemium or Gamification fits your startup model — and how to execute it
- How to choose between a soft launch and a launch party — and build a Market Penetration strategy
6. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION & RETENTION
- How to identify your ideal target audience and stop wasting budget on the wrong people
- Customer Behaviour Modelling (CBM) — what it is and how to apply it to your startup
- How to calculate CLV (Customer Lifetime Value) and use it to project MRR, ARR, and IRR
- How CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) interacts with CLV / LTV for sustainable recurring growth
7. SALES & MARKETING STRATEGIES
- How to build a complete Sales & Marketing playbook — Direct, Indirect, Offline, and Digital
- What actually motivates new customers to buy — and how to engineer that trigger
- How to optimise SQLs and MQLs to increase conversion rates at every stage of the funnel
- Why Advertorials, Growth Hacking, and PR are essential to hitting your MRR / ARR targets
8. INVESTMENT READINESS (STARTUP FUNDRAISING)
- Why investors keep saying no — and the specific, fixable reasons behind it
- How to Bootstrap, Crowdfund, and Equity Crowdfund your startup
- Burn Rate, Cash Flow (positive and negative), Churn Rate, and IP (Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks) — explained
- How to build a compelling Pitch Deck and Business Plan that earns real traction and fair Valuation
9. INVESTOR’S ANALYSIS OF YOUR STARTUP
- The simple questions every investor asks — and why most founders cannot answer them
- How to read a Term Sheet and understand the clauses that affect you as a founder long-term
- How a founder with 100 customers can raise $1 million — while another with 10,000 customers raises nothing
- How to calculate and defend your pre-money and post-money Valuation
10. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF YOUR STARTUP
- How to build an internal organisation structure that can actually execute your strategy
- KAM (Key Account Management) and KPI frameworks — how to set them up from day one
- How to build Evangelists inside your team and customer base — and when and how to Pivot
- How to run a proper SWOT Analysis and turn it into an action plan
11. COMMON ISSUES WITH STARTUPS & FOUNDERS
- Why your startup is not picking up — even after months of effort and real money spent
- Why customer acquisition keeps breaking down and retention never sticks
- How to overcome financial, operational, and customer problems simultaneously
- What to do when your startup is on the verge of collapse — and how to find a way out
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COMBO OFFER:- Should you also wish to participate in the STARTUP FUNDRAISING MASTERCLASS alongwith this program, then you can choose the COMBO Ticket. The AGENDA of the STARTUP FUNDRAISING MASTERCLASS is here:- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PkaP8leyzfvgCPE3RyaA7Z5aYqrnwN0CUeVOMcHb6l4/edit?tab=t.0
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IMPORTANT (MUST READ) : This Startup Founders Masterclass will be DELIVERED LIVE via ZOOM VIDEO MEETING.
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ABOUT ME:
I am LAKSHMAN SINGH (Angel Investor, Startups Mentor, Fund Management)
I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the global startup ecosystem. I have delivered 1,000+ one-on-one startup consultations, worked directly with founders across 110+ cities worldwide, and actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups.
I also help founders through direct consultation, business audits, mentorship, angel investment and access to my global network.
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh
Website: https://www.lakshmansingh.com/
Email: [email protected]
Clientele: https://www.lakshmansingh.com/clientele
Services: https://www.lakshmansingh.com/services
Where is it happening?
De Bazel Amsterdam - Conference & Event Center, 32 Vijzelstraat, Amsterdam, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 30.00 to EUR 50.00











