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Where SRF teaches: masterclasses and workshops for accelerators, incubators and the founders in their cohorts, the decks we taught from, and the classes coming next.
Which classes are coming next?
The next dates are being set. Ask to join and we will tell you when they open.
- Founder masterclass · Dates to be announcedYour price is a decision, not a guess.
A practical masterclass for early-stage founders on how to find, set and test the right price. It is built from 12+ sessions and conversations with 500+ founders across sectors.
- Class · Dates to be announcedClasses with Sriram Chidambaram
Sriram has taught at ISB I-Venture, IIM Lucknow, WRI India's Land Accelerator and IRENA NewGen.
- Class · Dates to be announcedClasses with Karthik Beknal
Karthik has taught financial modelling at GINSERV.
Where have we taught?
Sessions and panels for accelerators, incubators and others who back founders. Most have a page of their own.
- Masterclass · ISB I-VentureCompliance & Ownership Architecture Across the Startup Lifecycle
9 October 2026 · Online · Sriram Chidambaram
- Online session · IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation CentreManaging & Building Financial Acumen
11 September 2026 · Online · Sriram Chidambaram
- Masterclass · WRI IndiaDeveloping Robust Financial Systems
3 September 2026 · Sriram Chidambaram
- Workshop in two parts · IRENAStartup Financial Management
14 to 15 July 2026 · Online · Sriram Chidambaram
- Cohort programme · Wadhwani FoundationGrowth sprints for Wadhwani Foundation cohorts
Wadhwani Foundation cohorts
Take the decks we have taught from
Each one downloads as a PDF, free, with no form to fill in.
The decks
- Deck · ISB I-Venture · 516 KBCompliance & Ownership Architecture Across the Startup Lifecycle
Taught by Sriram Chidambaram, 9 October 2026.
- Masterclass deckFinancial Modeling, Deal Structuring & Modes of Funding
Investor-ready financial models and strategic deal structures designed to support fundraising, growth planning, valuation, and informed decision-making. Explore our approach to forecasting, capital planning, and transaction structuring.
- Masterclass deckStartup Finance, Resources & Compliance
Gain a practical understanding of financial modeling, resource planning, performance metrics, fundraising readiness, and compliance frameworks required to scale a startup successfully.
- Masterclass deckMastering Metrics: How Founders Build Clarity, Rhythm & Momentum
Build clarity, rhythm, and momentum by mastering the metrics, dashboards, and performance frameworks that help founders navigate growth with confidence.
- Masterclass deckNavigating through the dangers of the early stage
Discover how successful startups move from idea to execution through strong business models, financial planning, market understanding, and disciplined growth strategies.
- Masterclass deckNavigating Complexity: Essentials of Deal Structuring
Master the fundamentals of deal structuring, from funding options and valuation to term sheets, shareholder agreements, investor protections, and governance rights.
- Masterclass deckPricing Strategy and Unit Economics
Build profitable growth engines by understanding pricing models, monetization strategies, customer behavior, and the key metrics that drive sustainable unit economics.
- Masterclass deckFinancial Fluency: Crafting Compelling Projections for Investors
Learn how to build credible, investor-ready financial projections by combining strategic assumptions, revenue drivers, cash flow planning, unit economics, and compelling financial storytelling.
- Masterclass deckFinancial Modeling: A Strategic Tool
Discover how financial modeling serves as a strategic tool for forecasting growth, managing resources, evaluating scenarios, and making data-driven business decisions.
- Masterclass deckFinancial Blueprint & Deal Structuring
A practical masterclass on financial modeling, cash flow planning, valuation, and deal structuring for founders, operators, and finance professionals.
- Masterclass deckFinancial Modeling & Unit Economics
A practical masterclass on financial blueprints, business metrics, unit economics, and growth-focused financial decision-making.
- Masterclass deckSCALING SMART: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL
Learn how to build a scalable and sustainable business by optimizing unit economics, improving operational efficiency, strengthening customer retention, and driving profitable growth.
- Masterclass deckMASTERING METRICS: Leveraging Analytics for Startup Success
Learn how to identify, track, and leverage the metrics that matter—from North Star KPIs and growth indicators to operational and financial benchmarks that drive startup success.
- Masterclass deckStartup Fundraising, Deal Structuring & Investor Agreements
Learn how startup funding works, understand investor terms, negotiate term sheets, structure deals, navigate SHA clauses, and prepare for fundraising and due diligence.
- Masterclass deckFinance, Legal, Compliance and Ethics
A founder’s guide to building startups the right way — covering finance, legal compliance, governance, fundraising, data protection, and the strategic foundations investors actually diligence before backing a company.
Whose programmes have we taught in?
- ISB I-Venture
- Maruti Suzuki
- IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
- Tata Motors
- WRI India
- Villgro
- IRENA
- Social Alpha
- Enel
- Wadhwani Foundation
- Global INcubation SERVices (GINSERV)
- Centre for Sustainable Development, Bangalore
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Cohort programmes