Course Outline: Choosing the Right Funding Model for Beginners

Section 1: Understanding Debt vs. Equity [0.3 hours]

• Introduction to Company Control
  Definition and overview of debt and equity
  Implications on governance and ownership

• Comparative Analysis of Debt and Equity
  Control retention with debt
  Equity dilution in exchange for investment

• Decision-Making Factors
  How growth stage affects control decisions

Section 2: Exploring Funding Instruments [0.4 hours]

• Overview of Funding Options
  Explanation of bonds, convertibles, and shares

• Advantages and Trade-offs
  Key benefits and limitations of each tool

• Stage-Based Decision Making
  Matching funding instruments with business stages
  Seed vs. Series A considerations

Section 3: Assessing Cash Flow for Repayment [0.3 hours]

• Understanding Repayment Structures
  Overview of different repayment models
  Timeframes and cash flow implications

• Evaluating Business Models
  Impact of repayment on current operations

• Sustainability and Growth Potential
  Balancing growth with repayment obligations

Section 4: Final Review

• Review of Key Concepts
  Summing up differences between debt and equity
  Recap on choosing between bonds, convertibles, or shares
  Understanding repayment structures

• Future Learning Directions
  Suggested topics for deeper exploration in funding strategies
  Exploration of advanced financial modeling techniques