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SLP 2026 Curriculum
Fellowship Dates: January 06 - June 21, 2026
Our curriculum has a mix of virtual and in-person classes in NYC, and is designed to foster a safe space for learning, connecting, and sharing. We update our curriculum annually to reflect the constantly evolving startup landscape.
Please note that the below schedule is tentative based on prior year’s programs, and will be finalized in January.
| Date | Curriculum | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | Welcome & Entrepreneurial Journey - Part I | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 1/13 | Welcome & Entrepreneurial Journey - Part II | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 1/20 | Failure Keynote & SLP Basics | In Person (NYC) |
| 1/27 | Ideation and First Principles | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 2/3 | Product Fair - Part I | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 2/10 | Product Fair - Part II | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 2/17 | Leading from Within | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 2/24 | Customer Development | In Person (NYC) |
| 3/3 | Co-Founder Conflict | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 3/10 | Mission, Vision & Values | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 3/17 | Product Development Lifecycle | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 3/24 | Startup Metrics | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 3/31 | Spring Social | In Person (NYC) |
| 4/7 | Go To Market Strategy | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 4/14 | Pitch Workshop - Part I (Alum/Prep) | In Person (NYC) |
| 4/21 | Sales and Partnerships | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 4/28 | Startup Financing / Cap Tables | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 5/5 | How to Run a tight Fundraising Process | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 5/12 | Legal, Finance, and Operations | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 5/19 | Pitch Workshop - Part II (VCs/Demo) | In Person (NYC) |
| 5/26 | Hiring and Team Building | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 6/2 | Mental Health | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 6/9 | Pivot, Persist, or Stop | Virtual (Zoom) |
| 6/16 | Graduation & EJ Update | In Person (NYC) |
| 6/20 | Graduation BBQ | In Person (NYC) |
Select Class Previews
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A critical component of your education at SLP is learning from your peers. During this class, you'll give the fellows a brief overview of your entrepreneurial journey. This isn't a startup pitch - this is about why you've chosen to become an entrepreneur and where you hope the path will take you. SLP classes are customized to you and this is your chance to tell us how we can help you grow.
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Building something people actually want starts with understanding what drives them. In this session, you’ll step into your customers’ shoes to uncover the real problems they need solved—not just what they say they want. You’ll learn how to run insightful interviews, map customer motivations, and use those insights to shape your product roadmap from day one.
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Even the strongest teams face friction. This session tackles the tough stuff—communication breakdowns, equity disputes, role confusion—and shows you how to prevent conflicts from derailing your vision. You’ll gain tools to build alignment, navigate disagreements with clarity, and set up systems that protect both your relationships and your company’s future.
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Great products don’t sell themselves. In this session, you’ll learn how to define your target market, craft a sharp positioning strategy, and build a plan to get your product into the hands of your first true believers. You’ll walk away with a concrete GTM framework to guide your launch and early growth.
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Your story is as important as your solution. This two-part workshop helps you craft and deliver a compelling pitch that resonates with investors, partners, and customers. You’ll refine your narrative, sharpen your deck, and practice delivering under pressure—then present to real VCs for live feedback that gets you pitch-ready for the real world.

