... / Launch Beaufort / Start Here: Course Overview and Pre-Class Assessment

We’re excited to have you in this cohort. Here’s what you can expect from this class and how to set yourself up for success:

What You'll Learn: Each module combines practical learning content with modern digital tools to ensure you leave with not just knowledge, but actionable steps and a business plan optimized to launch or scale. By the end of this program, you will have a new stack of tech tools and the confidence to secure capital, attract customers, and grow your business.

Over the next nine weeks, you will:

• Develop the entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in uncertainty.
• Master project management tools to stay organized and efficient.
• Learn how to generate ideas, validate them with real customers, and design strong business models.
• Build your first sales funnel and create social media content that converts.
• Understand legal frameworks, contracts, and compliance basics every founder must know.
• Gain confidence in financial literacy and use AI tools to create smart budgets.
• Explore funding pathways and craft a compelling investor pitch deck.
• Practice delivering engaging pitches in both live and virtual settings.
• Showcase your venture at Demo Day, while developing networking strategies to grow relationships beyond the program.

What You Can Expect: Weekly Online Modules – Complete short online modules before each class. These include helpful “homework” assignments designed to grow your business—not busywork. Don’t get intimidated by the word homework; everything is meant to be practical and useful.

Weekly In-Person Sessions – Each Monday we’ll gather at the Beaufort Digital Corridor for hands-on technical workshops, guest industry speakers, and mentor guidance.

• 5–6pm (Optional): A.I. Office Hours – bring your specific questions and get live support.
• 6–7:30pm: Weekly technical workshop based on that week’s module.

24/7 Community Access – You’ll be added to a private WhatsApp group for this cohort, where both peers and mentors are available. If you have a question, chances are someone else does too—so post it in the group for everyone to learn from. For sensitive or private matters, save those for 1:1 conversations during class. 👉 Join the WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JMyqh7VZ9HXJtQlhyqTjkA

How to Be Successful in This Course:

1. Complete the weekly modules before class so you can get the most out of our in-person sessions.
2. Participate in discussions and ask timely questions in the WhatsApp group.
3. Take advantage of mentors during class and office hours to workshop your idea in real time.
4. Support your peers—remember, we’re building a community as well as businesses.
5. Treat each activity as an opportunity to refine your business and prepare for Demo Day.