Next cohort starts July 2026

Studio Foundations

A 6-month cohort program for venture studio operators who are designing their model. 8 weeks of structured curriculum, then 4 months of coaching, community, and accountability.

$299/month

Months 1-2

Phase 1: Curriculum

8 weeks of structured learning. Live sessions every other week, with office hours in between.

01Weeks 1-2

Studio Thesis & Ecosystem

Define your mission, map your ecosystem, and establish the balance between investor, entrepreneur, and operator roles.

60 min session30 min office hours
02Weeks 3-4

Founder & Return Profile

Map your environment, clarify your founder role, and design the return strategy investors will expect.

60 min session30 min office hours
03Weeks 5-6

Venture Model & Financial Design

Build your venture creation funnel and model how capital flows through the system. This is where the numbers get real.

60 min session30 min office hours
04Weeks 7-8

Readiness Roadmap

Pull everything together into an actionable plan. Transition into the coaching phase with clear next steps.

60 min session30 min office hours
Months 3-6

Phase 2: Coaching & Community

4 months of structured support while you build. This is where frameworks become action.

1:1 Coaching

Up to 1 hour per month with a 9point8 partner. Bookable in 30-minute blocks. Focused on your specific questions and blockers.

Cohort Meetings

Monthly 30-minute check-in with your cohort. Progress updates, rocks review, peer accountability.

Guest Speakers

Monthly sessions with operators, investors, and builders from the studio ecosystem. Shared across all active cohorts.

What you walk away with

A pressure-tested studio thesis
Financial model and capital strategy
Governance and org design framework
Readiness roadmap with clear next steps
Peer network of studio builders
Direct access to experienced operators

$299/month for 6 months

Cancel anytime. No long-term lock-in. Your first payment secures your spot in the July cohort.

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