Financial Mindset Development Program
Building entrepreneurial thinking through practical finance education that connects money management with business strategy.
Why This Program Works
Most financial education focuses on theory. We built this program around the messy reality of running a business and making money decisions under pressure.
Real Business Scenarios
Work through actual case studies from Australian small businesses. You'll see how financial decisions played out over time and what could have been done differently.
Small Group Format
Classes capped at 18 participants. You'll have time to ask questions and explore topics that matter to your specific situation.
Practical Application
Each module includes exercises you can apply immediately. Build financial models, analyze statements, and develop planning frameworks for your own projects.
What You'll Actually Learn
Six interconnected modules that build on each other. Start with fundamentals and move toward strategic thinking that connects finance with business growth.
Financial Foundations
Understanding money flow and building the mental frameworks that successful business owners use daily.
- Cash flow versus profit
- Reading financial statements
- Budgeting for uncertainty
Strategic Planning
Creating financial plans that adapt as circumstances change rather than rigid forecasts that break immediately.
- Scenario planning methods
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Resource allocation
Investment Thinking
How to evaluate opportunities and decide where to put money when everything seems important.
- Return on investment analysis
- Opportunity cost evaluation
- Growth versus stability
Funding Strategies
Understanding different funding sources and matching them to specific business needs and growth stages.
- Bootstrap versus external funding
- Debt and equity considerations
- Investor perspectives
Performance Metrics
Identifying the numbers that actually matter for your situation and building systems to track them.
- Key performance indicators
- Dashboard development
- Data-driven decisions
Sustainable Growth
Balancing growth ambitions with financial stability and personal sustainability over the long term.
- Scaling considerations
- Managing rapid growth
- Exit planning basics
Learning By Doing
Every week includes hands-on work. You'll build financial models, analyze real company statements, and develop planning tools you can use after the program ends.
We use examples from retail, services, tech startups, and consulting businesses. The principles apply across industries but the details matter, so we show you how concepts translate to different contexts.
Guest speakers join selected sessions to share specific experiences. Past participants have heard from founders who bootstrapped to seven figures, CFOs who've managed through recessions, and investors who've backed hundreds of businesses.
Your Instructors
Four professionals who've worked across different aspects of business finance. They bring varied perspectives and don't always agree on the best approach, which makes for interesting discussions.
Kasper Lindholm
Financial Strategy
Former CFO who spent twelve years with manufacturing companies. Teaches the fundamentals and planning modules.
Sienna Blackwood
Investment Analysis
Investment banker turned startup advisor. Leads the funding and investment thinking modules with practical frameworks.
Darren Kowalski
Business Metrics
Data analyst who helps businesses build measurement systems. Teaches performance metrics and dashboard development.
Freya Antonsen
Growth Strategy
Serial entrepreneur with three successful exits. Covers sustainable growth and scaling considerations from experience.
Next Program Starts October 2025
We run two cohorts annually to maintain small class sizes and ensure everyone gets individual attention. The autumn program begins in October with sessions running through December 2025.
Schedule
Wednesday Evenings
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration
12 Weeks
36 Hours Total
Location
Bankstown NSW
In-Person Format
Limited to 18 participants. Registration opens August 2025. Contact us to receive enrollment details when available or ask questions about program content and requirements.