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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Where research meets practice.

Practical workshops, masterclasses, teaching engagements, and speaking events bringing startup finance and founder research into real-world conversations.

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SIGNATURE WORKSHOP

Founder Capital Journey

​​Research-based. Practical. Built for the founder journey.

A practical, research-based 3-hour workshop introducing a new way to think about how early-stage founders prepare for and navigate the journey toward capital. Built directly from PhD research and taught by Dr. Ira S. Philip, bringing 25+ years of finance experience and more than a decade working with startups. Includes the hands-on Founder Action Guide, helping you apply the workshop directly to your own startup and leave with clear next steps.​

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • BFC-MASTERCLASS
    BFC-MASTERCLASS
    Do., 19. Nov.
    Online Event
    A practical, research-based 3-hour workshop introducing a new way to think about how early-stage founders prepare for and navigate the journey toward capital.
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  • Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    Di., 24. Nov.
    Online Event
    A practical, research-based 3-hour workshop introducing a new way to think about how early-stage founders prepare for and navigate the journey toward capital.
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  • Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    Di., 15. Dez.
    Online Event
    A practical, research-based 3-hour workshop introducing a new way to think about how early-stage founders prepare for and navigate the journey toward capital.
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  • Startup Valuation: Lunch and Learn Workshop
    Startup Valuation: Lunch and Learn Workshop
    Mi., 16. Dez.
    Online Event
    ​Startup Valuation: What Is Your Startup Worth?
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PAST EVENTS

  • Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    Pilot: Founder Capital Journey Workshop
    COLLABORATION
    Do., 22. Okt.
    Online Event
    A practical, research-based 3-hour workshop introducing a new way to think about how early-stage founders prepare for and navigate the journey toward capital.
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ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAMS

Every important decision has three dimensions. 

Most leaders focus on one dimension. The CFO Lens helps you see all three.

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"This workshop really helped me giving order to my thoughts regarding my fundraising process - some of the things that were shared made me feel confident about the choices I made throughout this journey, while others made me rethink what I could have done or could do better in preparation for opening my first investment round. I also find it particularly interesting and relevant to learn about finance and fundraising from a woman who did a study on female founders - some of the perspectives that were shared were extremely relevant for us and acknowledging the existence of a gap already makes it easier for us to see what we can do and we are systemically disadvantaged in achieving."

Dalila, weavii.io

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Looking for a workshop, masterclass, guest lecturer, or speaker for your organization?

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I’m Dr. Ira Philip. 25+ years in finance, more than a decade working with founders, and my research into how founders prepare for and access capital shape how I teach and coach today. Competitive Olympic weightlifting adds another dimension: discipline, resilience, and the belief that real strength is built through consistent practice.

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