

Masterclass 01: Financial Strategy for Startups and Scaleups
Turn your business vision into a clear financial strategy.
Every ambitious founder has a vision for where they want their business to go. But turning that vision into a practical financial strategy requires clarity around your priorities, milestones, resources and funding requirements.
In this hands-on masterclass, we'll help you step back from the day-to-day and think strategically about the financial future of your business.
Using a milestone-based approach across three planning horizons, you'll learn how to translate your business ambitions into actionable financial priorities, identify the resources required to reach your next stage of growth and develop a clearer roadmap for success.
What you'll learn:
Define the financial strategy and priorities required to support your business vision.
Map your key business and financial milestones across the next three planning horizons.
Identify your capital requirements, financial risks and measures of success.
Understand how to connect financial decisions with your broader business strategy.
Practical tools and resources:
M4 Financial Template for Planning
Founder Success and Milestone Planner
Who should attend?
Female founders looking to clarify their growth strategy, set meaningful financial milestones and better understand the funding and resources required to achieve their business ambitions.
Welcome to Finance Fit Check
Finance Fit Check is a six-part financial education and investment readiness masterclass series designed to help Queensland's female founders build financial confidence, strengthen their businesses and become investment-ready in 2027.
Proudly delivered by Planet Startup in partnership with the Queensland Government, each masterclass provides practical education, tools and insights to help founders make better financial decisions.
By registering, you're applying for masterclass 1 of 6. To apply for other masterclasses please visit the event pages via the Finance Fit Check calendar.
Application information
Participation is free, but places are limited to ensure a practical and interactive learning experience.
All registrations are treated as applications and will be reviewed before places are confirmed. Submitting an application does not guarantee attendance.
Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with further workshop details. Applicants who cannot immediately be accommodated may be placed on a waitlist.
Apply now to be considered for this masterclass.