The QAI Curriculum
What's in the program?
The QAI program teaches and tests for fundamental venture knowledge across 14 key modules, including:
1. Finance Fundamentals
• Private Capital Markets • SEC & Regulatory Oversight • Timeless Investing Principles
2. Early-Stage Investing
• Categories of Investors • Startup Investing Stages • Special Purpose Vehicles • Analyzing & Scoring Deals
3. Following the Money
• Evaluating Revenue Models • Finding Product-Market Fit • Reading Financial Statements • Interpreting Financial Projections
4. Future Forecasting
• Startup Exit Strategies • Assessing Risks • Startup Valuation Methods
5. Company & Investor Management
• Company Formation • Equity Stack Management • Cap Tables & Waterfall Projections
6. Structuring Deals
• Conducting Due Diligence • Negotiating Priced Rounds • Navigating Market Conditions
Accelerate your learning Curve
Unmatched Learning Outcomes
In the fast-paced world of venture, time is valuable, and achieving mastery quickly is essential. The QAI program is meticulously designed to expedite the path to sophistication, minimizing the time investment required while maximizing the level of expertise attained.
Benefits
Self-taught
Hours invested to achieve equivalent competency
200-250 hours
25-30 hours
Principles verified by academic experts and industry professionals
No
Yes
Rigorous exam to demonstrate comprehension of principles
No
Yes
Venture Investing Simulation to backtest your strategies
No
Yes
Credential earned demonstrating mastery of venture
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Yes