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Sell your ideas, manage up, gain buy-in, and increase your impact. Sharpen your skills via hands-on exercises, deep dives, scripts, and more

Co-founder of Maven (a16z, First Round)

Anthropic

Atlassian

DoorDash

Google

Wes Kao

Co-founder of Maven. Co-founder of altMBA. Followed by 300k+ operators in tech

Cohort 10 (March)

Cohort 11 (May)

Update: The March cohort is sold out. The May cohort is now open for enrollment. Over 1,500 tech operators have taken this course. If you've been thinking about joining, I'd love to see you in class.___If you're a high performer, you likely got to where you are because of your raw talent and ability to execute.But now that your scope has grown, your ability to increase impact depends on how well you influence others.No one teaches you how to do this beyond the basics...Until now.In this 2-day intensive course, you will learn practical ways to:<ul><li>Influence stakeholders to get buy-in</li><li>Prevent avoidable back-and-forth, friction, pushback</li><li>Write/speak more clearly and concisely</li><li>Pitch your ideas to increase chances of getting a yes</li><li>Appeal to impatient executives with high expectations</li></ul>During the course, you will drink from the firehose.You won't become a different person overnight. But my goal is to help you dramatically improve your competence and confidence in a condensed period of time.You and your team can move faster. You can prevent avoidable friction.You can accomplish more of what you want--and have more fun in the process.

Strong communication is a force multiplier

Present to your CEO to maximize highly-visible moments

Managing up in day-to-day interactions

Frame your ideas and give the right amount of context in any situation

Identify ways to improve your own writing

Influence up and sideways to get things done

There's a difference between "I know this" vs "I do this."  This course is for operators who are strong and want to get even sharper.

You are open-minded and intellectually honest

This is not for you if you want a slower-paced course over several weeks. This is a 2-day intensive designed for busy operators.

You are looking for a condensed, intensive experience

This is not for you if you expect to become excellent in communication overnight. You will need to practice ongoing to build muscle memory.

You will continue practicing after the course

Senior individual contributors (ICs). Marketing leads, PMs, engineers, program managers, UX designers, etc. Minimum 3+ years of experience.

People managers and leaders (heads of, team leads, directors). You run a team and have to get buy-in upwards and x-functionally.

Teams who want shared language so you can move faster, give feedback faster, have shared expectations, and persuade folks outside your team.

Confidently engage and influence executives and key stakeholders to show that you've got what it takes to earn their trust and respect.

Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; 800+ team

Amazon

Ethan Evans

Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; led global teams of 800+

Cofounder at Level Up; $1B+ P&L; led 40+

Dentsu

IPG Mediabrands

Harvard Business Review

Techstars

Jason P. Yoong

Cofounder & COO at Level Up (former Amazon, VP at Dentsu, $8M seed Startup)

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

***Cohort limited to 50 seats (to maximize student interaction) and will close once filled.WHAT TO EXPECT:11+ total hours of content: 3 hours of prework core lecture video recordings for self-learning followed by 8+ hours of live sessions (executive scenario role-playing practice, peer practice, and a bonus class with a special guest).You will learn how to BUILD and SHOW executive presence through an intentional mix of video recorded lectures (self-learning) followed by live, hands-on practice sessions concluding with a capstone session with Ethan to put everything you learned into a final practice.You will have the unique opportunity to step into executive role-playing scenarios with Ethan, receive (and observe) real-time coaching, and practice alongside ambitious peers in a safe environment. You will learn by both observing and doing.Note: We've updated the cohort to have MORE TIME for live executive role-playing and Q&amp;A so that you have more opportunities to get real-time feedback, coaching, and reframing (both first-hand and observing others).

Command high-stakes rooms, win C-suite alignment, be confident, speak like a pro

Real coaching sessions with HEAVY PRACTICE to build your confidence

Finesse your executive communication (e.g. CEO, C-suite, SVPs, VPs)

How to get CEO approval and buy-in to your proposal

Establish your credibility in the company upwards, downwards, and sideways

Be direct and clear (without damaging your reputation)

Expertly handle (and recover from) big F-ups

Individual contributors (ICs) - product managers, mkt leads, engineers, UX designers, ops, analysts, chief of staff

Managers who have to get executive buy-in, gain cross-functional alignment, and inspire their teams.

This course is heavy on practice with Ethan, Jason, and your peers (e.g. role-playing, mock staff meetings, peer pairings).

Build the project management skills that actually drive outcomes. Plan work, lead teams, align stakeholders, & execute without winging it.

CEO @ Projects Right 

Microsoft

Pinterest

Deloitte

Justin Bateh, PhD

Top Recognized Maven Instructor | 200+ alumni | 8x Teaching Awards

December2025Cohort

You're managing projects without a playbook.Stakeholders change direction. People don't follow through. And somehow you're still the one accountable for delivery.You're not failing. You just don't have a system yet.🔧 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 The Project Execution Framework™, a 7-step system built from 80+ real projects. Not theory. A repeatable system your team actually follows.✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 Fix stakeholder misalignment before it derails the project. Lead teams confidently, even without the title. Use AI prompts to speed up planning, reporting, and documentation. Build a system you reuse on any project, anywhere.🎯 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 Going home without worrying about your projects. Knowing what to do Monday morning. The calm confidence that comes from a real system behind you.💰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 &amp; 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 Most PM certs cost $2,000+ and teach theory. This costs half the price and teaches execution. Same system from $7,000+/day corporate engagements. Earn 21 PDUs ($600+ value).*This is not a textbook or certification prep course. It teaches the power skills leaders need to execute real projects right now.

Maven's #1 Project Management Course | Award-Winning Curriculum | Proven Tactics

How To Build a Project Foundation That Doesn't Fall Apart

How To Make Real Decisions Without Waiting for Perfect Info

How To Lead Teams Without a Title or Org Chart Power

How To Design Workflows That Actually Move Work Forward

How To Influence Stakeholders Without Begging or Chasing

This course is built for anyone who manages work, whether or not "project manager" is in your title.

No project management experience or certification required.

The course is designed to be applied in real time, not studied in the abstract.

You should have experience working on teams.

If you want to reduce chaos, gain control, and feel more confident managing timelines, teams, and stakeholders, this course is for you.

A desire to lead projects and execute with confidence.

Aspiring or Accidental Project Managers You deliver projects without the title but wing it every time.

Professionals Transitioning Into Project Management You've managed work but never had formal PM training.

Leaders Accountable for Delivery You need your team to execute without you watching every step.

When AI Gives Everyone the Same Tools, Execution Sense Is What's Left

CEO @ Projects Right

AI Is Not Your Advantage. It's Everyone's. Develop Your Execution Sense.May 13th, 8:30 AM EST to 11:30 AM ESTYou're not falling behind because you lack tools. You're falling behind because the tools made everyone look the same.Same dashboards. Same automations. Same AI-generated plans. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you stopped being sure what makes you valuable.You use AI. But is it making you better or just busier? You watch people half as experienced produce the same output because they have the same copilot. You've led teams, delivered results, built real things.But the edge you used to feel is harder to name now. And if you can't name it, you can't protect it.Execution Sense is what's left when everyone has the same tools -- the 4 skills AI can't replace:--Value Intelligence --Decision Intelligence --Signal Intelligence --Conversational IntelligenceIn this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn a framework for developing your Execution Sense: what separates leaders who get replaced from leaders who get relied on.Plus dedicated time with Justin before and after: real access, not a wave from the stage.Before 4/3: use code SPARK → pay only $250. Limited to 30 Seats.

Leaders who use AI but aren't sure it's making them better. You're producing more but leading the same. You need the human layer.

Professionals who can't name their edge anymore. The landscape shifted and your confidence shifted with it. You need clarity.

Leaders who feel their role shrinking. You want the skills that make you irreplaceable, not redundant. This is the framework.

Use AI to strengthen strategic thinking. Gain trust as a business partner. Make confident strategic decisions. Communicate design's value.

Product & Design Leader  |  Founder 

Canva

Jacalin Ding

Product & Design Leader | 2x Business Founder | Coached 10,000+ Designers

Cohort 8 - MAR - AEST / PDT / EDT 

Cohort 9 - Jun: AEST / PDT / PST / EDT

MAR (SOLD OUT) ⭐️9.8/10 Rating ⭐️Top 7th design course on Maven ⭐️ 3 cohorts annually ⭐️ 20 students capacity ⭐️ 1-1 support ⭐️ --Many designers face these challenges:👉🏽 Hesitating to contribute to business strategy discussions👉🏽 Hitting a career ceiling despite strong craft skills👉🏽 Struggling to communicate design value to business stakeholders .This course transforms you from executor to strategic partner. Beyond business acumens, learn to apply AI tools across strategy, evaluation and to increase your business confidence.With AI handling repetitive craft, the designers who advance are those equipped with business knowledge, make strategic decisions, and drive business outcomes..💬 "This is by far, one of the best courses I've taken about combining business with design." Principal Product Designer @Meta / Ex-Doordash.Tap into the real live MBA strategies and success frameworks I've used to helping companies to secure millions in funding and grown my multi-6-figures side hustle businesses. Outcome from Alumni:+ 72% higher confidence connecting design to business outcomes+ 68% higher confidence in strategic decision-making+ 56% higher confidence in business storytelling skills

Future-Proof Your Design Career: AI-Powered Strategy + Business Storytelling

Master Business Acumen & AI-Powered Strategy

Drive Business Growth Through Multiplying Design Impact

Prove Design ROI With Data

Communicate Confidently & Influence Decisions

Junior designers. 
Learning AI production tools like (Cursor, Lovable..etc). 

This course is NOT for:

3-4 hours including self learning, assignment, live sessions

Time allocation weekly:

<h3>Growth Designers</h3><ul><li>Feel lost when executives talk strategy, market fit, or ROI. </li><li>Need to develop strategic thinking with AI tools</li></ul>

Senior Designers<ul><li>Tired of being "just" the designer. </li><li>Your craft is great but struggle to get promoted or trusted with strategic decisions.</li></ul>

Design Consultant<ul><li>Need confidence across business models and growth stages. </li><li>Want to communicate design value clearly to earn client trust.</li></ul>

Build credibility, influence without authority, and land strategic impact.

CPTO, Founder, & Executive Coach

McKinsey & Company

Instagram

Thumbtack

Harvard University

Yue Zhao

Chief Product & Technology Officer, Executive Coach, Author

Mar26

Jun26

You get things done. Yet when it comes to landing strategic decisions or speaking the language of executives, imposter syndrome kicks in. You ramble or freeze.This course will transform how you engage with executives, influence across the organization, and empower your teams.

Leverage AI to increase your visibility, credibility, and confidence

Build Executive Presence

Communicate strategically

Navigate High-Stress Situations with Grace

Gain Recognition as a Top 1% Leader

Senior Managers, Directors, and Principal ICs who aspire to be a part of senior leadership. Min 4 years of work experience.

Those who feel overlooked or talked over, and want to better manage a room, increase their influence, and get noticed.

Those who want to more effectively communicate their value, seniority, and leadership style to their leaders or hiring managers.

Understand the full scope of your leadership role and where to focus your time and energy to be most effective.

Executive and Team Coach

Andrea Mignolo

Executive coach, MBA, PCC. Two decades leading teams and developing leaders.

Cohort 1

You know you need to lead—set vision, drive outcomes, build systems, develop people. But when you try to hold all of this at once, it blurs together. You're unclear about where your time actually goes versus where it should go.This workshop brings clarity to your leadership role by giving you a framework for mapping your entire leadership landscape. You'll articulate your purpose and vision, identify the outcomes you're driving and the people you're developing, and see how your activities distribute across four distinct modes: leading (sharing vision with people), directing (connecting vision to outcomes), managing (structuring work), and coaching (developing capacity).Through guided solo work and structured reflection, you'll create a complete map of your leadership practice—an honest assessment of where your time and energy currently go. You'll identify gaps, recognize patterns, and understand what needs to shift. You'll leave with clarity on what your work actually requires and how to accomplish it across these four overlapping roles.

From unconscious habit to conscious choice across four leadership modes.

Know what grounds your leadership practice

See where your time and energy actually go

Distinguish between four types of leadership work

Recognize what's missing in your leadership practice

Make conscious choices about where to focus

Understand what needs to shift

The workshop maps your current leadership practice. You need active leadership responsibilities to gain the clarity this framework provides.

Currently in a leadership role (managing people, projects, or initiatives)

The Newly Promoted Leader Congrats on the new role! But now you aren't sure what leadership is beyond more meetings and decisions to make.

The Juggling Executive You manage strategy, ops, and people but can't see how it fits together or where to focus your time most effectively.

The Single-Mode Leader You rely on one leadership approach regardless of what's needed. It works sometimes but you're hitting clear limits.

You write your own story. You are the phoenix. Get grounded, plan, rise, and soar. 

aka Mary Poppins

Debbie Levitt, MBA, CPIC, ACC

30 years in tech. Planning and taking action on what's next.

Cohort 104

1-month cohort. Time to dig into the book and exercises. Plan real seeds for your future.

Cohort 105

This course follows my 2024 Life After Tech book, reading the book and doing the 18 exercises as we go.Debbie will personally review everybody's exercise work. You'll get personal coaching and feedback.Life After Tech is about self-reflection, improvement, and shifting into new work areas.It's better to have a plan and not need it (yet) than to need to enact a plan you haven't made. You don't have to quit your job. But you should be ready with what's next.🌱 This course will help you discover, plan, and plant seeds for work areas you can jump into now or later.Working in technology has become stressful and difficult, if not impossible. Jobs are increasingly hard to find. Layoffs are too common. Many salaries are lower than they used to be. Workplaces feel increasingly toxic, and appear to have abandoned values and ethics. Experts predict that AI will reduce or eliminate tens of millions of jobs in the coming years. As a work/career advisor to hundreds of clients, and now an ICF-accredited life coach, I'm excited to help push your board in new directions.

Our tech or corporate careers are unlikely to carry us to retirement.

Your unique plan.

Fresh frameworks

Everybody struggling to find the next tech or corporate job, and wants to start planting seeds for the future.

Feeling burned out or done with tech work and wants to leave tech, or has already left.

Wanting to shift from confusion, fear, and burnout to controlling more of your future.

Manager as Multiplier is a structured system that transforms what feels like a complicated role into something simple and highly achievable.

Former exec @ Webflow, SignalFire + more

Webflow

Grow Therapy

Ashby

Rippleworks

Greenlight Guru

Dr. Heather Doshay

Founder of Waypoint Works, veteran VC/startup exec and university professor

You were promoted to management because you were a top performer. But management is a whole new ballgame: You leave 1:1s with more items on your to-do list than you came in with. Your team keeps coming to you for decisions you thought you delegated weeks ago. You're working nights and weekends while your reports wait on you to unblock them. That strategic work your VP keeps asking about? Buried under firefighting.You know great managers multiply their team's impact. But when you try:<ul><li>Everything feels like a priority all at once</li><li>Delegation turns into more work you have to redo yourself</li><li>Feedback conversations feel awkward or vague</li><li>You think the team trusts you, but you're never sure</li><li>And you can't find time to do the higher level strategy work needed to continue to develop yourself</li></ul>

Become the Manager You Wish You Had 

Unlock the 7 capabilities all top managers possess

Grow your skills with guidance and support

Build a complete management operating system that transforms your career

People managers who currently manage at least one direct report working in a modern, fast paced environment.

People managers with a growth mindset who truly want to improve how they show up, in service of their team as well as themselves.

People managers who can dedicate at least one hour each week over 9 weeks to transform their career.

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