Why Modules?

Because founders don’t have time for theory—and neither do the communities that support them.
ECLECTIC’s modular approach is built for speed, flexibility, and real-world outcomes.
We design each module as a standalone, high-impact experience that tackles a critical founder challenge—whether it’s refining an MVP, preparing for investors, or navigating a pivot.
Organizations can choose anywhere from 2 modules to the full 10-module series, depending on their goals, audience, and budget.
This lets universities, accelerators, and economic development organizations:
  • Plug in what they need, when they need it.
  • Customize the experience for their audience, without starting from scratch.
  • Scale programs up or down based on time, budget, and goals.
  • Deliver proven, founder-first content—without the risk, overhead, or guesswork.
It’s startup acceleration built for how founders actually work—and how communities want to support them.

Sample Modules

  • Module 1: Foundations of Venture Creation & Startup Thinking

    High-pressure group simulations on collaboration under uncertainty.

    How bold storytelling and timing can create billion-dollar market opportunities.

    Applying lean startup strategy to build and learn under real-world conditions.

    Exploring different types of innovation and identifying your own path.

  • Module 2: Early Traction, MVP Strategy & Investment Fundamentals

    How to earn traction through founder-led, unscalable efforts.

    Designing MVPs that test real user behavior and solve critical pain points.

    Understanding startup funding options—equity, notes, venture debt—and how to avoid costly mistakes.

    Live investor roleplay to master the art of answering tough questions.

  • Module 3: MVP Execution, KPI Mastery & Startup Infrastructure

    Crafting frictionless MVPs and validating them before overbuilding.

    Knowing and owning your numbers—CAC, CLV, ARR, and other critical KPIs.

    Understanding capital strategy and how it shapes company culture and control.

  • Module 4: Company Culture, Crisis Leadership & the Pivot Playbook

    Learning from high-stakes, real-world founder turnarounds.

    Building intentional company culture early—and why founders set the tone.

    Crisis decision-making frameworks for leading through uncertainty.

  • Module 5: Product-Market Fit, Positioning & Investor Readiness

    What true product-market fit looks like and how to measure it.

    How to position your venture to stand out in crowded markets.

    Structuring pitches, understanding cap tables, and preparing for investor scrutiny.

    Roleplay scenarios that sharpen sales skills and negotiation under pressure.

  • Module 6: The Founder Wrap-Up — Lightning Round & Final Debrief

    Fast-paced quizzes and exercises that lock in key takeaways.

    Open debriefs and accountability sessions to set founders up for post-program momentum.

Accountability Built In

Regardless of which modules you engage, every founder participates in structured milestone tracking—setting clear revenue, growth, and fundraising goals, with daily check-ins to drive progress. No founder builds in isolation.

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