Finance Skills That Actually Stick
Look, most startup founders learn finance the hard way. Through mistakes. Late nights fixing cash flow spreadsheets. And those awkward conversations with investors who ask questions you can't answer.
We built something different here. Real training from people who've been through multiple funding rounds. Who've closed their books at 2am. Who've pitched to VCs and lived to tell about it.
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How We Actually Teach This Stuff
Foundation Work
We start with the basics, but not the boring textbook kind. You'll learn financial statements through real startup scenarios. The kind where you need to decide between hiring another developer or extending your runway by three months.
Hands-On Practice
This part gets messy in a good way. You'll work with actual data from Australian startups. Build models. Make projections. Then see where you went wrong and why. Because that's how you actually learn this stuff.
Investor Perspective
Here's where it clicks for most people. We bring in folks who've sat on both sides of the funding table. They'll show you what investors actually look at in your financials and what makes them reach for their checkbook.
Real Application
By July 2026, you'll present your own financial strategy to a panel of advisors. Not a made-up case study. Your actual business or the one you're planning to launch. Gets real feedback that matters.
Meet Your Guides
Callum Fitzwilliam
Spent twelve years doing CFO work for early-stage companies. Three exits, two failures that taught him more than the wins. Now he breaks down financial strategy without the jargon that makes your eyes glaze over.
His sessions focus on cash flow management and what metrics actually matter when you're trying to scale. Students say his approach finally made finance make sense.
Financial Modeling
Rhys Bannerman
Former venture analyst who reviewed hundreds of pitch decks before switching to teaching. He knows exactly what investors scrutinize in your numbers and can spot inflated projections from across the room.
His workshops on investor relations pull back the curtain on funding rounds. People appreciate that he doesn't sugarcoat how tough raising capital actually is.
Investor RelationsPick Your Path
Different stages need different approaches. Whether you're pre-revenue or preparing for Series A, we've structured programs that match where you're actually at.
Essentials Track
- Core financial concepts
- Basic modeling skills
- Cash flow fundamentals
- Pricing strategy basics
- Monthly mentorship calls
- Template library access
Growth Track
- Advanced financial planning
- Fundraising preparation
- Unit economics deep dive
- Investor pitch training
- Weekly office hours
- Real case study analysis
- Due diligence readiness
Scale Track
- CFO-level strategy
- Board reporting skills
- Multi-scenario planning
- M&A fundamentals
- International expansion finance
- One-on-one advisory sessions
- Executive network access
- Custom financial modeling
Learn From Actual Experience
Theory only gets you so far. That's why every module includes case studies from real Australian startups. You'll see what worked, what failed spectacularly, and why certain financial decisions either saved or sank companies.
Our next cohort starts in August 2026. Programs run in small groups because quality feedback matters more than cramming in more students. And honestly, finance is one of those things you learn better through discussion than lecture.
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