Augment provides an online, self-paced business education alternative to the traditional MBA, specifically tailored for entrepreneurs. The curriculum features bite-sized lessons taught by successful founders and executives, offering practical, real-world startup insights. Graduates earn a LinkedIn Certificate demonstrating their acquired business credentials.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Entrepreneurs and early‑stage founders often cannot enroll in traditional MBA programs because of high tuition, rigid schedules, and curricula that focus on theory rather than actionable startup tactics. This creates a gap in accessible, practical business education for busy founders who need scalable growth knowledge on their own timeline.
Solution
Augment delivers a fully online, self‑paced MBA designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The curriculum is broken into bite‑sized micro‑modules that can be completed in short sessions, allowing learners to fit study around product development, fundraising, or day‑to‑day operations. Each lesson is taught by seasoned founders and executives—such as the creators of YouTube, Waze, and Wikipedia—who share real‑world frameworks, case studies, and step‑by‑step playbooks. Learners receive a digital certificate that validates competency in modern scaling, leadership, and go‑to‑market strategies. A built‑in community platform provides peer masterminds, networking events, and mentorship opportunities, turning the course into both an educational and professional network. All content is accessible on desktop and mobile devices through a secure learning management system that tracks progress and issues completion badges.
Target Audience
The primary customers are early‑stage startup founders, solo entrepreneurs, and small‑team CEOs who need actionable business education without interrupting their operational responsibilities. It also serves product managers and growth leaders transitioning to founder roles.
Features
- Micro‑learning modules (5‑10 minute videos) with downloadable cheat‑sheet handbooks for quick reference
- Video lectures and live Q&A sessions led by founders of YouTube, Waze, Wikipedia, Shazam, Lime, and other high‑growth companies
- Cloud‑based LMS with adaptive progress tracking, competency dashboards, and automated certificate issuance
- Integrated community hub offering virtual mastermind groups, peer feedback loops, and periodic networking webinars
- Mobile‑responsive interface supporting offline playback and sync across devices for on‑the‑go learning
- Practical toolkits (financial models, growth frameworks, go‑to‑market templates) that can be exported to Google Sheets or Notion
- Lifetime access to updated content and new modules as the curriculum expands