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Pitch deck templates, business plans, and automation tools—all free. Great resources for first-time entrepreneurs and small business owners building their startup.
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Free templates, step-by-step learning paths, and tools for startup founders. From pitch decks and business plans to MVP validation and fundraising—like a startup school and mentor in your pocket.
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Free Resources for Tech Startups & Small Business
Stage Assessment Complete
Personalized Learning Path Generated
Recommended Resources:
• Pitch Deck & Business Plan Templates
• MVP Validation & Fundraising Guides
• SaaS Metrics & Automation Tools
Free Resources for Every Entrepreneur
Whether you're a first-time founder building a startup or scaling your new business, get free tools, templates, and mentorship tailored to your stage.
Early-Stage Founders
From startup idea to MVP
Great resources and step-by-step guidance tailored for early-stage founders. Streamline your workflow with curated free tools, templates, and learning paths—no Y Combinator or HubSpot subscription needed.
Key Resources:
- Startup idea validation frameworks
- MVP development guides
- Pitch deck templates
- Business model canvas
Early-Stage Founders
From startup idea to MVP
Step-by-Step Learning Paths for Startup Founders
Like having a startup school and mentors guiding you through entrepreneurship. Each path includes online courses, templates, and tools like Canva, HubSpot, and more—structured for validation to fundraising.
From Startup Idea to MVP
Validate your startup idea, build a business model, and launch your MVP. Includes business plan templates and validation frameworks.
Early StageBeginner
8 modules4-6 weeks
Key Tools:
Google TrendsFigmaCanvaBubble
Remote Team & Co-Founder Management
Build high-performing teams with your co-founders. Streamline workflows, workspace tools, and project management for startups.
Growth StageIntermediate
6 modules3-4 weeks
Key Tools:
SlackNotionCopilotZoom
Marketing Strategies for Startups
Master SEO, social media, and LinkedIn growth. Learn marketing strategies used by tech startups to drive customer acquisition.
All StagesIntermediate
7 modules5-6 weeks
Key Tools:
HubSpotCanvaBufferAhrefs
Startup Fundraising Mastery
Navigate fundraising from seed to Series A. Pitch deck templates, accelerator guides, and insights from Y Combinator alumni.
Growth StageAdvanced
9 modules6-8 weeks
Key Tools:
DocSendCrunchbaseCapTable.ioHubSpot
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Startup Resources That Streamline Your Journey
Free tools, templates, and apps for entrepreneurs. From pitch decks to SaaS metrics, get startup resources curated like the best incubators and accelerators—without the pricing or application.
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Industry: SaaS Stage: Early Growth
Personalized Recommendations:
• Customer Acquisition Strategy
• Team Building Resources
• Scaling Operations Guide
Step-by-Step Learning Paths
Online courses and mentoring from startup idea to fundraising. Structured like top accelerators—covering validation, MVP, metrics, and marketing strategies.
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Discover the best apps for CRM, project management, and workflow automation. Plus curated podcasts and resources from successful tech startup founders.
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