Entrepreneurship as your Second Act - Shaping your Idea
Build confidence as you step into entrepreneurship and take the first steps.
After a career in corporate, you are exploring entrepreneurship as your next chapter - whether that may be a solopreneur practice, consultancy, or startup. This series of 5 Masterclasses is a guided exploration of what it takes to take the first steps.
In these 5 sessions you will:
Shape your business idea – Learn how to validate your concept and identify market opportunities.
Build your entrepreneurial network – Discover how to connect with mentors, investors, and like-minded founders.
Overcome fears & build confidence – Practical strategies to manage uncertainty and take the leap, with confidence and clarity.
Get real about the financials – Understand the risks, rewards, and financial planning essentials for your entrepreneurial journey.
Take the first steps – From business models to legal setup, get a roadmap for launching successfully - and what is next.
Learn from those who have been there – Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs who have successfully transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship.
You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals and executives who, like you, are considering the leap into entrepreneurship after a corporate career.
🗓 Program Structure
5 live sessions (90 minutes each):
Turning Experience into Opportunity (21 April)
Identifying your Customer & their Problem (5 May)
Sharpening your Value Proposition (19 May)
How to Position yourself & managing Pipeline (2 June)
Metrics that Matter for a successful, sustainable enterprise (16 June)
Templates and tools will be provided.
After completing this course, you’ll have a strong foundation and understanding of how to launch your business with confidence and with a clear focus for what to do next.
Is this for me?
The Launch Foundation Series is perfect if you are an ex-corporate professional exploring the first steps of entrepreneurship with no pressure or commitment yet.
Ready to explore your Second Act?
A strong new beginning in entrepreneurship will help you:
✅ stay relevant at mid-career
✅ leverage your expertise
✅ create freedom, fulfilment, and a path to financial independence.
Investment
$350, which includes:
5 live sessions (90 minutes each)
1:1 Roadmap session identifying your next steps
Your facilitator: Hester Spiegel transitioned from senior corporate leadership (PwC, Deutsche Bank) to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. As co-founder of Epic Angels and author of 'Thinking Big and Small: a Guide to Activating your Entrepreneurial Mindset', she has guided dozens of founders through the early stages. She knows exactly what it takes to move from "Corporate" to "Founder."