Tech Economy & Finance
Designed for founders, PMs, and developers who interact with the startup and VC ecosystem. Master the financial and business vocabulary used in pitch meetings, due diligence sessions, and tech media.
Kevin Lim
VC Analyst · Softbank Vision Fund Alumni
Free
Full access to all lessons & vocabulary
- 12 in-depth lessons
- 165 vocabulary terms
- 5 hours of content
- Mobile & desktop access
- Completion certificate
What You'll Learn
VC and startup funding vocabulary: Seed, Series A/B/C, bridge rounds
Equity, dilution, and cap table terminology
Fintech product vocabulary: payments, banking APIs, open banking
Reading tech earnings reports and analyst briefings in English
Startup metrics: ARR, MRR, NRR, CAC, LTV explained
M&A and IPO process vocabulary
Course Syllabus
7 lessonsStartup Funding Vocabulary
Equity & Cap Table Basics
Startup Metrics in English
Reading a Term Sheet
Fintech Product Vocabulary
Pitch Deck Language & Structure
M&A Terminology Essentials
Sample Vocabulary Preview
Burn Rate
Rate at which a company spends cash reserves before generating sufficient revenue.
Product-Market Fit
The degree to which a product satisfies strong market demand for efficient scaling.
Runway
Time a startup can operate at current burn rate before running out of capital.
Pivot
Fundamental shift in business model or product strategy based on market feedback.
About the Instructor
Kevin Lim
VC Analyst · Softbank Vision Fund Alumni
Kevin spent 7 years at Softbank Vision Fund evaluating tech investments in Korea and Southeast Asia. He bridges the gap between finance and tech language for professionals.
