Do you want to start a business but don't know exactly how yet? Or do you already have a startup but need tips on business management, finding investors and many other topics? Then the Udemy course “The digital start-up scene - starting a business made easy” is a perfect starting point. We took a closer look at the video course and also asked Philipp himself to find out whether this course is right for you.
Interview with the entrepreneur and instructor of the course Philipp Hartmann
allmaxx: Why did you decide to publish your knowledge as a founder in a Udemy course?
Philipp: “I am generally very open about my experiences as a founder. In addition, as a mentor in various accelerator programs, I am used to acting according to the motto “Give First”. So it was only logical for me to follow Udemy’s request and publish my own course and share my knowledge with others.”
allmaxx: What do you generally think about starting a business while you're studying or straight after your studies? Doesn’t it make more sense to gain experience in a “normal job” first?
Philipp: “I started a business straight after graduating and unfortunately made a lot of beginner’s mistakes. However, I would do it the same way again and again! So for me my first start-up was like a kind of “Executive MBA”. I was still pretty young back then and simply extended my student life: I lived on EUR 400 per month, lived in a shared apartment with my colleagues and put full focus on my first company. It should also not be forgotten that the so-called opportunity costs increase from year to year if you start a business later in your career. At some point you get used to the security, the fancy car, the big apartment. Consulting firms in particular manage to keep employees in the system with ever new career goals and bonus payments.”
allmaxx: How can students benefit from your course and are more planned?
Philipp: “The most important thing about my course is to give the students a personal, authentic overview of the start-up scene in Germany. In addition, I would be happy if I - together with my colleagues at Rheingau - could offer in-depth Udemy courses on individual subject areas such as “Team Constellation”, “Go-To-Market Strategy” or “Exit Negotiations”. It is best for the Udemy community to decide exactly what topics these will ultimately be. ;-)”
Course details
The course is intended for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and aims to provide basic knowledge on the topic of starting a business in Germany. With this basic knowledge you can start a business and avoid common beginner mistakes or simply gain a bit of expert knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship. With Philipp Hartmann as a lecturer, you will get tips from a real founder and investor (sportme.de, Rheingau Founders), who, with years of experience directly in the scene, not only provides theoretical knowledge, but also many practical tips. Philipp covers the following topics in one hour and 23 lessons:
- What makes a successful founder?
- What is the basic framework for starting a successful business?
- What are current business models?
- Current strategies and their effects
- Tips to impress investors
With this course you will not only get helpful information about starting a business, Philipp would also like to encourage you to take the step and try your hand at becoming an entrepreneur. Philipp founded a company in 2007 directly after his studies, but he knows the risks and, above all, the possibilities of starting a company during or directly after his studies. The course “The digital start-up scene - starting a business made easy” is aimed at beginners, so no previous knowledge or business degree is necessary to benefit from this course. Plus, it's valid for life after purchase, meaning you can buy it now and listen to it again and again. The current rating of the course is 5.0 stars (3 reviews).
Editorial conclusion
Philipp Hartmann's start-up course is a must for anyone who is thinking about starting a business soon or just wants to gather some basic knowledge. All important topics are covered; how to look for your team, choosing a location, idea generation and monetization and also choosing investors and pitching. The cool thing: Philipp is not very stiff in his delivery, he basically talks straight away. He underpins the whole thing with hard facts, so you not only take away little stories and practical tips, but also have a solid basic theoretical knowledge. Although the course is only one hour long, Philipp provides enough information, tips and experience to make the price definitely worth it. That's why this allmaxx deal only makes sense: you can get the course from us in August for half the price! To be more precise, we got a 50% student discount for you so that you can make your dream of owning your own startup come true. Even if you don't have time for the course in August, it's valid for life, so you can buy it now and watch it later. Don't miss the opportunity! Click here for the online course.
Do you want to start a business but don't know exactly how yet? Philipp Hartmann tells you.
