6.1 Financial Acumen & Viability Analysis
Module 6 big question: Can this business make money, and how do I prove it?
This is the Skill Track for Module 6. Here you build a capability you'll use in any career, whether or not you launch a venture. In lesson 6.2 you'll apply it to your own venture.
What you'll be able to do
- Build financial models that demonstrate business viability.
- Explain the key frameworks for this module and when to use each one.
- Apply the skill in practice before the Venture Track asks you to use it on your own idea.
Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs
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Key Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
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Unit Economics Fundamentals
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Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
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Lifetime Value (LTV)
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Contribution Margin and Gross Margin
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Revenue Projections and Forecasting
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Cost Structure Analysis (Fixed vs. Variable)
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Break-Even Analysis
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Pricing Strategy Frameworks
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Financial Modeling Best Practices
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Sensitivity Analysis
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Funding Needs Assessment
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Financial Risk Identification
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Key frameworks
- Unit Economics (CAC, LTV, Payback Period)
- Financial Statement Fundamentals
- Break-Even Analysis
- Pricing Strategies (Cost-Plus, Value-Based, Competitive, Penetration, Skimming)
- Rule of 40 (for SaaS)
- Contribution Margin Analysis
- Scenario Planning
Check your understanding
Review questions for this lesson are coming soon.