10K Women 2: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs Syllabus

Overview: This 10-week course is designed for aspiring female entrepreneurs with little to no business background. Learners can expect to spend approximately 4-6 hours per week engaging with practical content, interactive exercises, and peer discussions. The curriculum is structured into four core modules followed by a final project, guiding participants from idea validation to scaling a sustainable business. Emphasis is placed on actionable frameworks, community support, and building confidence through real-world application.

Module 1: Launching Your Venture

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Ideation and identifying market opportunities
• Customer discovery techniques
• Validating problem-solution fit
• Building a minimum viable product (MVP)

Module 2: Growth Strategy

Estimated time: 12 hours

• Digital marketing for startups
• Creating and optimizing sales funnels
• Customer acquisition strategies
• Customer retention models

Module 3: Financial Foundations

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Reading financial statements
• Understanding cash flow management
• Bootstrapping vs. fundraising decisions

Module 4: Leadership & Scaling

Estimated time: 12 hours

• Building high-performing teams
• Scaling operations sustainably
• Personal resilience and work-life integration

Module 5: Funding and Investor Readiness

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Navigating funding options
• Preparing to pitch to investors
• Understanding equity and valuation basics

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 10 hours

• Develop a scalable business model using lean startup principles
• Create a go-to-market strategy with marketing and sales plan
• Present a pitch deck for investor readiness

Prerequisites

• Interest in starting or growing a business
• No prior business experience required
• Access to basic internet and digital tools

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Develop a scalable business model using lean startup principles
• Master foundational marketing and sales strategies for early-stage ventures
• Learn financial literacy essentials for female entrepreneurs
• Build leadership presence and negotiation skills
• Navigate funding options and achieve investor readiness