Founder Community
The Founder Community is an always-on support system for ambitious startup founders. It includes small-group coaching sessions, monthly masterclasses led by experienced founders, investors and domain experts, regular informal Founder Hangouts, online learning via self-paced modules, and smart AI Agents trained on startup best practice.
Membership starts at $55/month AUD. Includes access to coaching calls, masterclasses, the Founders Course, AI tools, and a private community of like-minded founders.
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Founders Course
The Founders Course is a practical, self-paced video-based online course that shows you how to start a startup and maximise its chances of success. Designed for startup founders with global ambitions, and anyone with an idea for a startup.
The course covers idea validation, problem-solution fit, business models, market research, competitor analysis, customer discovery, pitching, fundraising, building an MVP, and go-to-market strategy.
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AI Startup Analyst
The AI Startup Analyst is an AI-powered decision support tool for startup founders. It generates a deep research report with actionable insights tailored to your startup, covering competitive landscape, market analysis, risks and strategic recommendations.
Also includes the AI Founder Coach — an interactive AI agent you can chat with about your startup challenges — and AI Founder Briefings that deliver curated industry insights.
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Founder Coaching
Individual coaching for startup founders. Get expert guidance to follow best practice, short-circuit the learning curve, avoid costly mistakes, and receive honest, actionable feedback. Sessions available on-demand or as part of an ongoing coaching engagement.
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About Startup Onramp
Startup Onramp was founded by Colin Kinner, one of Australia's most experienced startup educators. With decades of experience in startups, innovation and entrepreneurship education, Colin has helped thousands of founders take the critical first steps in building their companies.
Startup Onramp has supported over 2,000 founders and worked with partners including the Queensland Government, NSW Government, Moreton Bay Region, and Gippsland region.
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What Founders Say
"The Founders Course gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to take the leap. It's incredibly practical and well-structured."
"Being part of the Founder Community has been a game-changer. The coaching calls alone are worth the membership."
"The AI Startup Analyst report was eye-opening. It identified blind spots I hadn't even considered."
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Founder Community work?
The Founder Community gives ambitious startup founders access to always-on support, including small-group coaching sessions, monthly masterclasses led by experienced founders, investors and domain experts, regular informal Founder Hangouts, online learning via self-paced modules, and smart AI Agents trained on startup best practice.
What is the Founders Course?
The Founders Course is a practical, video-based online course that shows you how to start a startup and maximise its chances of success. It's designed for startup founders with global ambitions, and anyone with an idea for a startup. The self-paced format means you can learn on your own schedule.
What is the AI Startup Analyst?
The AI Startup Analyst is an AI-powered decision support tool for startup founders. It generates a deep research report with actionable insights tailored to your startup, covering competitive landscape, market analysis, risks and recommendations.
What does Founder Coaching include?
Founder Coaching provides individual coaching to help you follow best practice, short-circuit the learning curve, avoid costly mistakes and get honest, actionable feedback from an expert coach.
Which program or course should I do?
It depends on where you're at. If you're just getting started with an idea, the Founders Course will give you the fundamentals. If you're already building and want ongoing support, accountability and connections, the Founder Community is for you. If you want a quick, data-driven look at your startup's strengths and gaps, try the AI Startup Analyst. And if you want personalised guidance on a specific challenge, Founder Coaching is the way to go. You can also combine them.
Partnerships
Startup Onramp partners with government and regional organisations to deliver startup education programs across Australia, including programs with the Queensland Government, NSW Government, Moreton Bay Regional Council, and Gippsland region in Victoria.
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Podcast
The Startup Onramp Podcast features interviews with founders, investors and startup experts sharing real stories and practical insights for early-stage founders.
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