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The MBA of Crowdfunding
5 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Unlock the secrets to successful crowdfunding and secure funding for your projects with confidence.
The MBA of Crowdfunding
5 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Unlock the secrets to successful crowdfunding and secure funding for your projects with confidence.
Course overview
Transform your project idea into a reality with a strategic crowdfunding plan
In today’s competitive landscape, securing funding can be challenging with all the crowdfunding projects being launched daily on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
To stand out, you need a compelling strategy and a clear plan for execution.
This 4-week course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your crowdfunding campaigns, ensuring you’re prepared to attract backers alike.
Who is this course for
01
Entrepreneurs looking to launch successful crowdfunding campaigns.
02
Stay-at-home parents aiming to pivot into entrepreneurship.
03
University students eager to fund their innovative ideas.
04
Creators seeking to re-launch their crowdfunding project that originally failed.
What you’ll get out of this course
Crafting Your Vision and Strategy
You will learn to create a clear vision and actionable strategy that aligns your crowdfunding goals with your long-term business objectives.
Building Your Community
Develop a user-friendly landing page to grow your audience and collect email leads, even without technical skills.
Mastering Your Crowdfunding Page
Understand the key elements that make a crowdfunding page compelling and capable of converting backers into supporters.
Leveraging Key Metrics
Gain insights into essential metrics such as CPL, CAC, and CTR, enabling you to effectively utilize paid ads to generate interest and funding.
Engaging Your Supporters
Learn how to set up a captivating newsletter with a conversion rate of over 10% to keep your backers informed and engaged throughout your campaign.
Identifying and Avoiding Pitfalls
Recognize common crowdfunding pitfalls and how to steer clear of them, setting your project up for success.
Generating Pre-Launch Hype
Discover effective strategies to build excitement before your launch, ensuring you secure funding within hours of going live.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Malak Albaw in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
The MBA of Crowdfunding
Course syllabus
5 live sessions • 18 lessons
Week 1
Introduction to Crowdfunding
Week 2
Jan
10
Identifying Your Project’s Value Proposition
Market Research and Validation
Week 3
Basic Foundation
Understanding Campaign Elements
Week 4
Marketing Your Project
Jan
19
Optional Office Hours
Week 5
Jan
26
Optional Office Hours
Next Steps: Implementing Strategy
Post-course
Post-Campaign Strategies
Feb
2
Optional Office Hours
Feb
23
Invitation to VIP alumni online workshop with a special guest
Launching Your Campaign
Previous Creators I worked with
Joost De Muinck Keizer
Andrew Crews
Meet your crowdfunding scientist
Malak Albaw
Raised over $15M in crowdfunding within two years and launched more than 20 IoT products across Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Seedrs.
Part of an exit story with the first sustainable foldable suitcase LITO case brand in Italy.
All about using tech for positive impact, getting startups to growth stage and empowering others.
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The MBA of Crowdfunding
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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