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    Being an AI company founder

    LEARNING PLAN

    Being an AI company founder

    The AI revolution is creating unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs who understand both the technology and business fundamentals. This learning plan is designed for aspiring founders, technical professionals transitioning to entrepreneurship, and early-stage startup leaders who want to build successful AI companies. It provides a comprehensive roadmap through the critical stages of founding, funding, and scaling an AI startup in today's competitive landscape.

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    2 h 9 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    Co-IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for BusinessAI Explained: From Zero to Understanding12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Being an AI company founder with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Being an AI company founder.

    What You'll Learn

    • Gain foundational knowledge of AI technology, machine learning, and how AI is reshaping business models and creating market opportunities
    • Learn to validate AI business ideas, build minimum viable products, and achieve product-market fit using lean startup principles
    • Master fundraising essentials including pitch deck creation, term sheet negotiation, and building strong relationships with venture capital investors
    • Develop leadership skills to recruit top talent, scale operations effectively, and establish sustainable competitive advantages
    • Understand the complete journey from initial concept to growth-stage AI company with actionable frameworks at each stage

    Build your understanding of AI technology, machine learning concepts, and how artificial intelligence is transforming business models and creating new opportunities.

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    Co-Intelligence

    Collaborative intelligence in business and society

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    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business

    Practical guide to AI and ML in business, cutting through hype and jargon.

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    AI 101: The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence - NtivaArtificial Intelligence (AI) Basics for Beginners | Learning TreeAI for Beginners: Artificial Intelligence Explained in Simple TermsUnderstanding Artificial Intelligence
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    AI Explained: From Zero to Understanding

    Strip away the jargon and discover what artificial intelligence really is. Learn how AI already powers your daily life and get practical tips for using these powerful tools responsibly.

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    Master the entrepreneurial fundamentals of founding a company—from validating your AI business idea to building your MVP and finding product-market fit.

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    Zero to One

    Building unique and successful startups

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    The Lean Startup

    Innovative strategies for startup success and growth

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    source 1How to Build a Successful AI Startup in Today's LandscapeThe playbook for building a successful AI-first start-upsource 4
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    Starting Up in the Wild New AI World

    Nia and Eli explore how to build successful AI startups by focusing on real problems first, not just cool technology. They share insights on finding defensible opportunities, avoiding common pitfalls, and building sustainable businesses in the AI gold rush.

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    Learn how to craft compelling pitches, navigate venture capital deals, and secure funding for your AI company while building lasting investor relationships.

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    Secrets of Sand Hill Road

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    Venture Deals

    Master venture capital deals and negotiations for startup success.

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    The 3-Minute RuleWhat Every Angel Investor Wants You to KnowPitch AnythingThe Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital
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    Mastering the 3-Minute Investor Pitch

    Learn the three essential elements that make investors say yes, based on thousands of successful fundraising rounds. Discover the exact framework VCs look for and the critical slide most founders miss.

    16 m

    Navigate the hard challenges of growth, from building exceptional teams and scaling operations to developing sustainable competitive advantages in the AI market.

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    The Hard Thing About Hard Things

    Practical advice for navigating the challenges of building and running a startup

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    Build

    Guiding innovators to build impactful products and lead teams effectively.

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    source 1How Notion Does Marketing: A Deep-Dive Into its Community, Influencers & Growth PlaybooksProduct Led Growth Examples: How Top Companies Win CustomersFigma vs Adobe: How Product-Led Growth Won the Design Tool War?
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    Decoding Billion-Dollar Growth: From Pinterest to Figma

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