High-Growth Company Building Certificate Program
Master the strategies and frameworks to scale your business to new heights.
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.
zero barriers to entry
No tech, MBA, or coding background required.
learn at your pace
100% virtual. Flexible, self-paced.
scale your startup
$2500 tuition, flexible options available.
Who This Is Built 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.
Aspiring Founders
You have an idea and need the structure to test, shape, and launch it.
Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
You’re building now and need stronger fundamentals for growth, customers, and capital.
Investors & Ecosystem Builders
You want a clearer lens for evaluating high-growth companies and founder readiness.
Career Changers & Operators
You’re ready to turn your experience into ownership, impact, or a scalable venture.
Meet Your Instructors
Get the real-world playbook for taking your idea from concept to high-growth company.
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
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
Inventor of the Super Soaker, Founder, Johnson
- Energy Tech
- 250+ Patents
- $1B+ Product Line
Julia Collins
Founder, Planet FWD
- Climate TEch
- Unicorn Co-Founder
- $50M+ Raised
James Martin
CEO, Gulf Wind Technologies
- Renewable Energy
- Offshore Wind
- Industry Leader
Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne
Founder & CEO, Wocstar Capital
- Venture Capital
- Women of Color
- Equity Champion
Dr. Gary Cooper
Co-Founder & CEO, Rheaply
- Circular Economy
- Climate TEch
- Forbes Council
Sevetri Wilson
Founder & CEO, Resilia
- Software as a Service
- $35M+ Raised
- Nonprofit Tech
Akintunde Ismail Maiyegun
CoFounder, Big Wolf Games
- AI & Gaming
- $7M+ Raised
- Y-Combinator Alum
Don Ward
Founder & CEO, Laundris
- AI & IoT
- $5M+ Raised
- Supply Chain Tech
Jasmine Crow
Founder & CEO, Goodr
- Food Tech
- $1M+ Raised
- Top 100 Female Founders
Tahj Ahmad Elridge
Managing Director, Climate Innovation, JFF Labs
- Venture Capital
- Climate Innovation
- Equity Advocacy
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!
The High-Growth Company Building Certificate in Numbers
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.
1,000+
Learners and alumni
25+
Regions represented
95%
Recommended to a peer