Welcome to TSFE – The School for Entrepreneurs
At TSFE, we believe that entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of innovation and economic growth. Our mission is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, mentorship, and hands-on experience they need to build successful enterprises. Through our structured program, you’ll embark on a transformational journey from idea to execution, developing the skills to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.
The Program: Building an Entrepreneur
Year One: Learning Phase
- Month 1 – Month 4: 200 hrs of Entrepreneurship Coaching Gain insights through comprehensive coaching, following a detailed curriculum designed to develop your entrepreneurial mindset.
- Month 1 – Month 4: 200 hrs of Guided Self-Learning Dive deeper into entrepreneurship topics through guided self-study, applying learnings to real-world situations.
- Month 5 – Month 8: 160 hrs of Workshop-Based Hand Holding Participate in hands-on workshops that focus on applying theories and building a foundation for practical business execution.
- Month 5 – Month 8: 240 hrs of Guided Assignments Engage in assignments tailored to reinforce workshop learnings and develop your ability to handle real business challenges.
Year One: Engagement Phase
- Month 9 – Month 12: 240 hrs of Apprenticeship Work directly under an experienced entrepreneur, applying your skills in a real-world setting to prepare for your own entrepreneurial journey.
Month 9 – Month 12: Creating a Scalable Business Model Begin creating a baseline business plan by:
- Identifying and selecting three top business ideas.
- Building a business model for each idea.
- Getting these models evaluated by industry mentors.
- Ranking models based on scalability, fundability, and real-world constraints, and refining the top model for launch.
- Ranking models based on scalability, fundability, and real-world constraints, and refining the top model for launch.
The Program: Building an Enterprise by the Entrepreneur
Year Two: Doing Phase
- Month 1 – Month 3: Finalizing One Business Model Select the best business model and fine-tune it with extensive research and market engagement, ensuring it’s ready for implementation.
- Month 3 – Month 9: Proof of Concept & Initial Funding Implement the business model through bootstrapping, small loans, or angel funding to validate your concept.
Year Two: Implementation & Funding Phase
- Month 9 – Month 12: Enterprise Launch Officially launch your enterprise, using the guidance provided by mentors to manage the initial stages effectively.
- Month 9 – Month 12: Guided Fundraising Get assistance in securing further funding to scale your business.
Whether you’re looking to refine your business idea, create a scalable business model, or launch your enterprise, TSFE offers the support you need every step of the way. Join us and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.