Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future
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Course Summary
In this capstone project course, you will apply the skills and knowledge from the previous three courses to build a fintech startup from scratch.Key Learning Points
- Learn to apply key concepts of fintech in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Develop a business model for a fintech startup
- Build and present a prototype of your fintech product
Related Topics for further study
- Fintech Entrepreneurship
- Business Model Development
- Prototype Building
- User Experience Design
- Product Management
Learning Outcomes
- Create a comprehensive business model for a fintech startup
- Develop and present a prototype of your fintech product
- Understand the key concepts of fintech entrepreneurship and innovation
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of previous three courses in the Fintech Specialization
- Basic knowledge of business and entrepreneurship
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on projects
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology
- Digital Transformation in Financial Services
- FinTech Ethics and Risks
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Chris Skinner
- Brett King
- Spiros Margaris
Related Books
- The Fintech Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries
- The Business Blockchain: Promise, Practice, and Application of the Next Internet Technology
- The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Description
This is the final course in the Fintech Emerging Markets specialization. This course assumes you have completed the first three courses of this specialization. For this capstone project, you will need to prepare a business model canvas and pitch for your startup. This will involve identifying opportunities for a new service, product, or application, assessing the regulatory context and proposing appropriate fintech or non-fintech technologies. The three main parts of the business plan are to (i) the business challenge statement - identifying opportunities for new services and the customers (ii) a business model canvas, which will include a feasibility analysis that includes assessing the regulatory context, and (iii) presenting a video pitch which includes developing a pitch deck.
Knowledge
- Develop your own business model canvas and pitch for your startup idea.
Outline
- Your Business Challenge
- Fintech in Emerging Markets Specialization Flashback
- Introduction to the Course Project
- Framing Your Business Challenge
- Understanding Your Customers
- How This Course Works
- Understanding Intellectual Property
- Week 1 Resources
- Your Business Model Canvas
- Designing Your Business Model Canvas
- Business Model Canvas Resources
- Creating Your Pitchdeck
- Creating Your Pitch
- Delivering your Pitch
- Delivering Your Pitch
- Proof of Steak Pitch
- Proof of Steak Pitch Feedback
- Registree Pitch
- Registree Pitch Feedback
Summary of User Reviews
The Startup FinTech Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course has been praised for its comprehensive content and practical approach. Users have also appreciated the course instructor's expertise and guidance throughout the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical approach of the course content has been highly appreciated by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive and practical course content
- Expert instructor guidance
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace of the course to be too fast
- Limited opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration
- Course materials need to be updated to reflect current FinTech trends
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