Navigate uncertainty, embrace ambiguity, and thrive in the threshold of entrepreneurial excellence.

Cohort 1

Make the big mistakes here and not in the real world while strengthening your resilience. 


Julius Alejandro

Startup Liminal

University of San Diego

San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network

American Cancer Society

RISE San Diego

In Startup: Liminal, we address the question of "what happens when things go wrong?" Entrepreneurship is not a straight, linear journey. Unexpected things happen, and you must react, where resilience and creativity are paramount when facing unforeseen challenges. This isn't just a course; it's an interactive narrative where participants take center stage in their entrepreneurial saga, shaping the outcome of their fictional startup and, in turn, their own trajectory toward success. Join us in Startup: Liminal and redefine your entrepreneurial journey through hands-on experience and collaborative problem-solving.

Strengthen Resilience & Strategic Thinking


Have an idea or just started seeking a unique startup experience to look ahead

Those not afraid of uncharted territories of entreprenuership

Like to create out-of-the box solutions to real-world problems

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Develop a resilient leadership mindset, navigating the uncertainties of startup life with confidence and strategic decision-making.

Organizational Leadership 


Gain hands-on experience in running as startup and the intricacies of day-to-day operations.

How to Run a Startup


Experience a simulated investor meeting where you put your fictional startup on the line and learn valuable negation insights.

Mock Simulation


Provide a brief description for each module as a way to sell the value of what students will be learning throughout the course.

First Module

Second Module

Third Module

Course syllabus

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Meet your instructor

Sessions are every Sunday from 5pm to 6pm.

Sundays


The official simulations will be the five Sundays in June. Two virtual office hours will be included with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts.

June 2, 2024 to June 30, 2024


You will work with your team on the deliverables on weekdays, while the simulations are held on Sundays. There will be two scheduled mentor hours to meet with mentors to get guidance.

Weekly projects

Course schedule

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Active hands-on learning

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Interactive and project-based

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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