Startup Success Accelerator Program

Goal: Validate idea, align purpose, and structure the business model.

• 1. Vision & Mission Crafting
   
  • Define purpose, values, and long-term vision (Ikigai-based framework)
     
• 2. Customer Discovery & Validation
   
  • Problem–solution fit, market interviews, lean validation
     
• 3. Business Model Development
   
  • Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas
     
• 4. Legal & Structure Essentials
   
  • Entity formation, founder agreements, intellectual property basics

Goal: Build an MVP and create a go-to-market strategy.

• 5. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Strategy
   
  • Lean Startup methodology
     
• 6. Branding & Positioning
   
  • Brand identity, customer persona, market positioning
     
• 7. UX/UI & Customer Experience Planning
   
  • Based on Omotenashi and Gemba (user-first design)
     
• 8. Go-to-Market Strategy
   
  • Distribution channels, pricing, messaging

Goal: Build efficient systems and begin revenue generation.

• 9. Sales Strategy
   
  • Pipeline setup, B2B/B2C strategy, CRM basics
     
• 10. Marketing & Growth Hacking
   
  • Paid & organic strategies, social proof, A/B testing
     
• 11. Financial Planning & Budgeting
   
  • Forecasting, break-even analysis, funding strategy
     
• 12. Lean Operations & SOPs
   
  • 5S, Kaizen, Kanban for internal systemsSustainability & Long-Term Growth

Goal: Build a high-performing, values-driven team.

• 13. Hiring & Onboarding
   
  • Role clarity, equity sharing, early team building
     
• 14. Culture Design
   
  • Wa (harmony), Senpai–Kohai mentorship, accountability
     
• 15. Leadership Development
   
  • Shuhari, Zanshin, and introspective leadership coaching
     
• 16. Conflict Resolution & Communication
   
  • Using Honne/Tatemae understanding, feedback loops

Goal: Prepare for scale with systems, funding, and strategic growth.

• 17. Metrics & KPIs
   
  • Defining and tracking what matters (customer lifetime value, CAC, MRR)
     
• 18. Fundraising Readiness
   
  • Investor pitch deck, storytelling, due diligence prep
     
• 19. Strategic Partnerships & B2B Growth
   
  • Ecosystem building, Nemawashi (relationship groundwork)
     
• 20. Exit Strategy or Long-Term Scaling
   
  • Acquisition, IPO, or evergreen growth planning

• Mentorship Network
   
  • Access to seasoned founders and industry experts
     
• Monthly Masterclasses
   
  • Topics: Agile management, legal pitfalls, AI integration, export readiness
     
• Accountability Pods
   
  • Peer group coaching for support and traction
     
• Business Zen Labs
   
  • Monthly reflection using Hansei, Kaizen, and Wabi-Sabi principles