// STRATEGY
Technical Excellence Isn't Enough. Think Like a Big4 Consultant.
You can architect systems. But can you architect business cases? You can lead teams. But can you lead a board presentation? Learn the frameworks that Big4 consultants use to drive decisions.
// THE_PROBLEM
The Gap Between Building and Leading
You know how to build products. But the C-suite speaks a different language. Board meetings, investor pitches, strategic planning—none of this was in your computer science degree.
- [-]Can't get budget approved for critical projects
- [-]Board presentations feel like torture
- [-]Business cases that don't persuade anyone
- [-]Ideas get shot down by non-technical stakeholders
- [-]Stuck in technical details, missing the big picture
// SOLUTION
The Consultant's Advantage
McKinsey and BCG consultants don't have domain expertise. But they have frameworks that make any problem solvable and any recommendation compelling.
- [+]Hypothesis-driven: Start with the answer
- [+]Pyramid principle: Lead with the conclusion
- [+]MECE: Structure that exhausts possibilities
- [+]So what?: Every point drives action
// INSTRUCTORS
Ex-McKinsey & BCG Instructors
Not academics teaching theory. Former Big4 consultants who've delivered hundreds of executive presentations and business cases.
8 years
in consulting
Tech strategy & digital transformation
6 years
in consulting
Growth strategy & operations
// OUTCOMES
What You'll Walk Away With
Frameworks and skills you'll use in every board meeting, investor pitch, and strategic decision for the rest of your career.
Hypothesis-Driven Thinking
Structure any problem like a consultant. Find answers faster by starting with hypotheses.
Executive Communication
Create board-ready decks. Present to C-suite with confidence. Get your ideas approved.
Business Case Mastery
Market sizing, ROI analysis, competitive positioning. Speak the language of investors.
Stakeholder Management
Navigate politics, build coalitions, influence without authority. Get things done.
// CURRICULUM
Two Weeks. Complete Transformation.
Week 1: Learn to think. Week 2: Learn to communicate.
Strategic Thinking Frameworks
- [+]Hypothesis-driven problem solving
- [+]MECE and issue trees
- [+]Market sizing and opportunity assessment
- [+]Competitive analysis frameworks
- [+]First principles thinking for business
Executive Communication
- [+]Pyramid principle for structured communication
- [+]Building compelling business cases
- [+]Board-ready presentations
- [+]Stakeholder management
- [+]Final project: Present to a mock board
Final Project: Mock Board Presentation
Present a real business case to a panel of experienced executives. Get feedback on your structure, delivery, and persuasion. Leave with a presentation you can actually use.
// FRAMEWORKS
The Frameworks You'll Master
Pyramid Principle
MECE
Hypothesis Trees
Issue Trees
Market Sizing
Porter's Five Forces
Business Case Templates
Stakeholder Mapping
// TARGET_AUDIENCE
- [+]CTOs who need to present to boards
- [+]Technical founders raising funding
- [+]VPEs building business cases for headcount
- [+]Engineers transitioning to executive roles
- [+]Anyone who needs to influence non-technical stakeholders
- In a leadership or executive role
- Responsible for strategic decisions
- Regularly present to non-technical stakeholders
- Willing to practice and get feedback
No consulting experience required. We teach everything from scratch.
// PRICING
Strategy for Builders
2 weeks intensive. Remote cohort. Maximum 12 participants.
- [+]10 days of live instruction
- [+]Real case studies and exercises
- [+]Personal feedback on your presentations
- [+]All frameworks and templates
- [+]Mock board presentation
- [+]30-day post-programme support
In-person London option: +£2,500
// BUNDLE
Add Team Leadership?
Combine Strategy for Builders with Super Teams for the complete leadership transformation.
Leadership Track Bundle
Super Teams + Strategy for Builders. Lead elite teams AND speak the language of the board.
Speak the Language of the Board
Next cohort starting soon. Limited to 12 participants.