Build your idea
with us
A community of Nordic women ideating and validating what to build next. Our members range from seasoned founders and researchers to first-time entrepreneurs and fresh graduates. What unites us is curiosity, capability, and a mutual commitment to helping each other find ideas worth pursuing.
We start before you have a product, before you have revenue, sometimes before you even have an idea. The Startup School offers a radical alternative to how we build companies: a supportive ecosystem that respects where you are and how you want to take your idea forward.
Next cohort: September 2025

What is it?
The Startup School is a 12 week curated program providing a step by step knowledge, skills and frameworks you need to build a company.
It offers a combination of online modules, meet-ups, expert sessions, mentoring, that ensure you have the confidence and community support to move forwards.
Who is it for?
If you’re a woman based in the Nordics, you’re welcome to join:
• No previous experience or knowledge required
•The program best supports women in the early stages of their idea development
• Ability to commit at least two hours per week for 12 weeks (i,e, alongside full-time jobs or studies)
• Passionate about a problem or has an idea
Who made it?
Designed by operators, investors, and founders who have walked the same path, our program provides a structured yet flexible learning experience.
Our carefully constructed online module schedule is supplemented by expert guest speakers, co-working days, weekly discussions, mentorships and an open question forum.
Program details
Through two live sessions, structured exercises, and constant peer collaboration, you'll explore different problem spaces, validate your assumptions, and connect with potential co-founders who complement your skills and interests. By the end of the week, you'll have clarity on what you want to build and confidence that it's worth building.
Those ready to move forward continue into Startup School to validate and develop their concepts.
Through structured online modules, live sessions (both virtual and in-person), and constant peer collaboration, you'll validate your assumptions, test your solutions, and develop a business model that actually works. Each week builds on the last, taking you from hypothesis to evidence-based decision making.
You'll also connect with industry experts, successful founders, and ecosystem supporters who provide real-world insights and help you navigate the Nordic startup landscape.
Whether you need strategic advice on a pivot, introductions to potential customers, honest feedback on your pitch, or someone who gets why fundraising as a woman feels different—the community provides both the practical support and emotional resilience that building a company demands.
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Advisors & Chearleaders
Handpicked founders, operators, and experts. From just ahead to all the way there. Guidance for every step of your journey.
- Company formation and governanceFundraising, investor relations, grantsBrand, storytelling, and content
- Talent strategy and recruiting
- Financial modeling, unit economics, pricingAI and machine learning, data strategyand many more...


















The Startup School is best designed for:
Fresh idea
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
But don't worry if you don't have an idea, you can join our bootcamp and we'll help you find one.
Scalable Solution
A scalable concept can efficiently handle growth whether serving 10 or 10,000 customers by leveraging systems that maintain quality while expanding.
Nordic-Based
Our full program is delivered in English.
There are three ways to join
Essential frameworks, practical templates, and community support for everyone who prefers exploring ideas independently and at their own pace.






Step-by-step mentorship and advanced tools for everyone who is seeking expert guidance and want to fast-track their progress.






Complete curriculum and unlimited time for everyone who wants to master startup fundamentals
at their own pace.






Our Wall of Love
Quick preview
The teaser video provides an insight into our online classes and introduces you to some of the people behind them.
Ideas best come alive in a community




Our Partners
We collaborate with investors and companies to help them increase gender diversity in their portfolio and support women founders. You can join forces with us to sponsor events, reports, or our initiatives.
Our partners benefit from full access to the Even Founders community, enabling them to leverage their knowledge and network to to strengthen the founders’ ecosystem.

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We are looking for new partners
F.A.Q.
What happens after the program ends?
After the Startup School, you’ll have lifetime access to our community of alumni, advisors, and fellow founders plus invitations to events, resources, and opportunities to keep growing your business.
What’s the time commitment?
Expect around 3–5 hours a week.
I’m not in the Nordics. Can I still apply?
Our program content is made for the Nordic ecosystem, so you might not get the full benefit if you’re based elsewhere. That said, our ****community is open to everyone, but the Startup School is only for women based in the Nordics.
My co-founder is male, can he join?
The short answer is: no. The Startup School has intentionally been built for women founders, and while we welcome men to join and support the initiative in many different ways, they can't join the Startup School.
Do I need to be fulltime on my startup to join the School?
No, most of the women in our cohort are working on their startup while having a full-time job. The Startup School prepares you to test your idea before you are ready to leave your job and do this full time.
My startup is only an idea, can I still join?
Yes! The Startup School is designed for women who are at the earliest stage possible. When you have an idea, but are not sure where to start.