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Make your business idea a reality with our practical process led by expert venture-builders. Use tools such as Lean Canvas to make real progress with almost zero capital investment!
Study anywhere, anywhen! Our recorded videos and online exercises allow you to work on your inner entrepreneur at a time that suits you.
Learn from professionals with experience in the start-up ecosystem whilst getting useful feedback on your hustles.
Join our Slack community and meet hundreds of like-minded innovators to learn new skills, build your network, exchange ideas and find collaborators.
After completing the 8 modules, give your training something extra with the official Build Your Side Hustles | Course Certificate by Studio Zao and Pearson College London.
The “Build your Side Hustle” powered by Pearson College London and Studio Zao is an online course that provides a solid foundation for launching a new business idea with online tutorials, tools, dedicated Slack community and Q&As with venture builders, design, legal and financial experts. Optional 1:1 coaching with Studio Zao team of experts.
Eight online modules address some of the key challenges and themes involved in launching your own venture like validating your idea in the market, identifying your customers, getting traction for your idea, learn basic finance and accounting, pitch and preparing to take the big leap.
Do you have a Side Hustle and are looking to join a supportive startup ecosystem?
Founding Partner
at Studio Zao
Lean Startup Ambassadors for London, Venture Builder and Lean Entrepreneurship trainer at Wayra UK, Virgin Startup, Imperial College London, UCL, Mass Challenge, x3 times Entrepreneur (x1 exit). Previously led corporate innovation for 15 years for FTSE 100 companies.
Managing Founding Partner at Studio Zao
Ex-Founder & Director of EY’s Startup Accelerator and Head of Open Innovation Ecosystems, Previously Managing Director of Startupbootcamp’s Fintech Accelerator, Dubai, City.AI Ambassador for London, Enterprise innovation strategist, startup advisor, venture-builder.
Head of Product at Bink
Marius Lobontiu has 15+ years of experience as Senior UX Designer in the startup and tech ecosystem where he led projects in requirements gathering, research, competitor analysis, information architecture, design audits, user testing, experience mapping, prototyping, workflow modelling, A/B testing.
Ex PwC Chartered Accountant
Paul Custance was the Financial Director at Sony Music before founding “Lirica” an app which teaches languages through music. The app has won multiple awards (featured in Google Play’s “Best apps of 2018” and “App of the day” across multiple international Apple stores).
Head of Intellectual Property at IP Group plc
A highly experienced, business-aware and commercially-focused IP specialist, with a diverse background in speciality chemicals, pharmaceutical and FMCG industries, most recently in IP commercialisation in the academic/tech transfer sector.
Studio Zao are proud to partner with Pearson College London.
Pearson College London is part of Pearson PLC, the world’s leading learning company. They are a multinational publishing and education company listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges, and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
Pearson College is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeships and short courses. All of their courses are designed to accelerate students’ careers and expand students’ horizons. Courses, including the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme, are held in a unique, supportive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
