The course is taught by Stefan Djordjevic, founder of @ Martian and former UX designer @ Apple / Project Analyst @ NASA.

Learn to start small tech companies from scratch

Our curriculum helps entrepreneurs launch simple and profitable startups.

It’s like getting a degree in business, marketing, law, and UI / UX at the same time.

I. UI / UX design module

Learn how to design application interfaces on the fly. No programming required!

II. Business module

Learn to set up shell companies, sign contracts, and close deals as a CEO.

Topics that are not taught in school.

III. Legal module

Get access to the same legal documents professionals use, such as nondisclosure agreements, intellectual property agreements, royalty contracts and more.

IV. Growth Hacking

Master topics such as guerrilla marketing, game theory, and human motivation.

Curriculum

Intro

Why you should take the Mini Startups course
Why I started the Mini Startups course
Why I started Mini Startups (pt. 2)

I. UI/UX Design Module

Interesting Slack app that probably has a lot of users
Designing Meme Doppler in less than 30 minutes
Meme Doppler competitors
Designing Zebra App
Zebra + Meme Doppler designs (Sketch file)
Building a company live on Reddit – StudyHub

II. Business Module

Why I’m bullish on Slack apps
Listen to your customer’s problems instead of their solutions, because chances are they don’t know what they want
I’ve never even started a company. What do I need?
Issuing equity to founders – maximize motivation!
Listen to but also build for your customers
Partner with the high intelligence, high integrity, high energy people
The missing key trait in a co-founder – character!
The people you work with should have Principal (AKA founder) mentality
Give people only as much access as they need, no MORE!
Starting a shell + subsidiary company
Novo vs Azlo – which challenger bank is better for business?
Use LinkedIn automation tool Linked Helper for finding software devs
Finding software engineers on UpWork

II. Business Module: Quiz

Become a better founder through “mini” angel investing
Coming up with app ideas – find demand

III. Legal Module

IP Assignment – have everyone sign it ASAP
Cease and desist letters – don’t panic! It’s not that scary
Memo of Understanding makes it easier to highlight roles/responsibilities
Independent Contractor Agreement – an exchange of value between two parties
NDAs – Unilateral or Mutual?
Unconscionable documents, be fair with your employees/contractors
Do what’s right for the company as a whole, including clear communication
Operating Agreement – this details how your company operates
Start with the highest leverage document and then move downwards
Royalty Contract – incentivize the long term, but put a cap on it!
Legal Docs
Term Sheet AMA w/ Brian Alford
How to get an Instagram username someone else has or is inactive

IV. Growth Hacking Module

App Decision Matrix.png
Growth hacking – is your app worth marketing?
What is the REAL definition of product-market fit?
App Decision Matrix Part 1 – Yik Yak revived
App Decision Matrix Part 2 – Yik Yak competitor?
App Decision Matrix Part 3 – Zebra, an anonymous chat app
App Decision Matrix Part 4 – Meme Doppler, a weather app for memes
App Decision Matrix Part 5 – Visa Information, a VISA app for travelers
How do I come up with an app idea? iOS App Store
7 guerrilla tactics to market your B2C App
Growth hacking on reddit (via niche spamming)
Growth hacking on Reddit Public Access Network (RPAN): 1,263 unique watchers, 65 upvotes, 2 downvotes, 9 new followers
IV. Growth Hacking Module: Quiz
Cold calling roadmap – 8 phone calls to close a deal
Cold calling – Honesty is the best sales tool

Slack App Ideas

Pomodoro Timer – another Slack App favorite
Poll Cat – A funny Slack app
LiveCall – my high-conviction Slack App
Every Slack app organized by Alexa Ranking as of April 2020
A combined iOS + Slack app
Mini Startups Slack App – Pomodoro Timer
Mini Startups Slack App – Poll Cat
Mini Startups Slack App – LiveCall

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