High-Growth Company Building Certificate Program

Master the strategies and frameworks to scale your business to new heights.
Enroll Now & Start Growing!

Build faster. Scale Smarter.

For Founders, By Founders.

No tech, MBA, or coding required.

Learn on Your Scheudule.

100% virtual. Flexible, self-paced.

One Price, All Access.

$2500 tuition, flexible options available.

Why Enroll in this Course?

The High Growth Company Building Certificate is designed for ambitious founders, innovators, and builders who are ready to launch, grow, and scale venture-ready businesses.

Through a rigorous, self-paced curriculum, you’ll master frameworks for product-market fit, pricing, customer discovery, team building, and capital strategy—led by Dave Parker, a five-time founder with multiple exits.

This program is your blueprint for building a venture-scalable company, navigating the startup ecosystem with confidence, and creating long-term value.

Whether you’re bootstrapping or seeking capital, you’ll gain actionable strategies, data-driven insights, and the mindset required to thrive in competitive markets.

HGCB

Meet Your Instructors

Get the real-world playbook for taking your idea from concept to high-growth company.

Dave Parker

Dave Parker

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Chief Executive Officer
Founder, DK Parker
Author, Trajectory: Startup—Ideation to Product/Market Fit

Dave Parker is a 5X founder, entrepreneur, and board member for tech growth companies. His 20+ year career reflects a unique ability to innovate and scale products globally. As the author of Trajectory: Startup-Ideation to Product/Market Fit, Dave helps founders master startup fundamentals. A seasoned traveler, he has visited 46 countries and built businesses in 20.

Dr. Rodney Sampson

Dr. Rodney Sampson

Executive Chairman & CEO, OHUB
CEO, Piksel Technology Corporation
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Author, Kingonomics

Dr. Rodney Sampson is a leading expert in inclusive innovation and economic equity. As Executive Chairman & CEO of OHUB and General Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund I, he builds pathways to wealth for underserved communities. A 5X founder, Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings, and author of Kingonomics, Dr. Sampson is a visionary shaping the future of capital access.

What You'll Learn

Foundational Knowledge

Understand the startup lifecycle, from idea validation to market launch and scaling.

Business Model Design

Develop a compelling value proposition and business model that drives sustainable growth.

Customer Discovery

Learn to engage early adopters, conduct research, and refine product-market fit.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Craft scalable marketing and sales plans to drive growth and win your first customers.

Venture Capital 101

Understand term sheets, cap tables, equity dilution, and the VC landscape.

Investor-Ready Materials

Build pitch decks, executive summaries, and data rooms that win investor trust.

Leadership & Team Building

Learn how to hire, lead, and inspire a high-performing team.

Founder Mindset

Develop mental toughness, focus, and adaptability to navigate high-growth challenges.

Featured Case Studies
Expert Perspectives from the Frontlines of Innovation

Dr. Lonnie Johnson

Dr. Lonnie Johnson

Inventor of the Super Soaker, Founder, Johnson R&D

Energy Tech
250+ Patents
$1B+ Product Line

Julia Collins

Julia Collins

Founder, Planet FWD

Climate Tech
$50M+ Raised
Unicorn Co-Founder

James Martin

James Martin

CEO, Gulf Wind Technologies

Renewable Energy
Offshore Wind
Industry Leader

Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne

Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne

Founder & CEO, Wocstar Capital

Venture Capital
Women of Color
Equity Champion

Dr. Gary Cooper

Dr. Gary Cooper

Co-Founder & CEO, Rheaply

Circular Economy
Climate Tech
Forbes Council

Sevetri Wilson

Sevetri Wilson

Founder & CEO, Resilia

Software as a Service
$35M+ Raised
Nonprofit Tech

Akintunde Ismail Maiyegun

Akintunde Ismail Maiyegun

CoFounder, Big Wolf Games

AI & Gaming
$7M+ Raised
Y-Combinator Alum

Don Ward

Don Ward

Founder & CEO, Laundris

AI & IoT
$5M+ Raised
Supply Chain Tech

Jasmine Crowe

Jasmine Crowe

Founder & CEO, Goodr

Food Tech
$1M+ Raised
Top 100 Female Founders

Tahj Ahmad Elridge

Tahj Ahmad Elridge

Managing Director, Climate Innovation, JFF Labs

Venture Capital
Climate Innovation
Equity Advocacy

Tracy Gray

Tracy Gray

Founder & Managing Partner, The 22 Fund

Impact Investing
Advanced Manufacturing
$100M+ Raised

Are You Eligible for a special discount?

If you’re part of a nonprofit, employee resource group (ERG), or currently enrolled as a student, you may qualify for a significant tuition discount. Talk to us to find out!

Who is this Course For?

This course is designed for builders at all stages—founders, investors, and professionals—who are ready to learn the fundamentals of high-growth company building.

Founders

Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to build high-growth, venture-backable startups.

Entrepreneurs

Early-stage founders looking to master startup fundamentals for rapid growth.

Investors

Angel investors, fund managers, and ecosystem builders seeking real-world insights into startup success and failure.

Career Changers

Professionals exploring entrepreneurship as a path to ownership, impact, and generational wealth.

The High-Growth Company Building Certificate in Numbers

+1,000

Learners and alumni

+25

Regions represented

95%

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Still have questions? 

Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors today.

Enroll Today and Transform Your Future

Build the skills, strategy, and mindset to launch and scale your high-growth company.