Entrepreneurship & Business Formation Classes in New York City

Solyndra Wealth Academy LLC · Midtown East, Manhattan, New York City

Solyndra Wealth Academy's entrepreneurship track begins with the Elite Tier ($2,499), a 10-hour class on launching your first startup: business entity formation, AI automation and AI business vibe coding, SEO and AI, social media, marketing and branding, SaaS basics and access to The Business Owner's Companion app.

Three invite-only classes continue the track. Elite Tier II ($2,499) is a venture-launch intensive on idea validation, business plans, funding and scaling; the Business Formation Course ($2,499) walks through legal structures, registration, EINs, licenses and governing documents; and the Business Law Class ($2,499) covers contracts, intellectual property, founder equity and exits.

Elite Tier: Entrepreneurship Education

Launch your first startup and master the essentials of entrepreneurship — covering business entity formation, AI automation, AI business vibe coding, SEO & AI, social media, marketing & branding, and access to the Business Owner's Companion App and professional network.

  • Tuition: $2,499
  • Length: 10-hour class, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: New York City location announced to enrolled students before class
  • Enrollment: Open enrollment — see class dates

What you will learn

  • Creating your first startup business
  • Business formation and business entities
  • AI automation for business and AI business vibe coding
  • SEO and AI
  • Social media for business
  • Marketing and branding techniques
  • SaaS (software as a service) basics
  • Business solutions

Elite Tier II: Entrepreneurship Strategy & Venture Launch

Transform your business idea into a launch-ready venture. Learn how to validate your concept, design a sustainable business model, develop a professional business plan, evaluate funding strategies, build a go-to-market approach, and establish the sales, marketing, leadership, and scaling foundations needed to grow your venture.

  • Tuition: $2,499
  • Length: 10-hour class, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: New York City location announced to enrolled students before class
  • Enrollment: Invite only · Coming soon

What you will learn

  • Idea validation frameworks
  • Business model design (e.g., Lean Canvas)
  • Writing a professional business plan
  • Funding strategies: bootstrapping, loans, grants and investors
  • Go-to-market strategy and sales fundamentals
  • Marketing strategy, customer acquisition and retention
  • Leadership, team building and hiring
  • Operations, systems and scaling strategies
  • Real-world case studies, templates and worksheets

Business Formation Tier: Business Formation Course

The critical steps to legally establish your company — selecting a legal structure, registering the entity, securing tax IDs, acquiring permits, and drafting governing documents.

  • Tuition: $2,499
  • Length: 10-hour class, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: New York City location announced to enrolled students before class
  • Enrollment: Invite only · Coming soon

What you will learn

  • Choosing the right legal structure: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp
  • Business name and state registration
  • Filing formation documents (articles of organization or incorporation)
  • EIN and state and local tax IDs
  • Business licenses, permits and zoning
  • Operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder and partnership agreements
  • Setting up business banking

Business Law Tier: Business Law Class

Master the legal essentials of running a business — contracts, intellectual property, entity structuring, liability protection, and transactional agreements.

  • Tuition: $2,499
  • Length: 10-hour class, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: New York City location announced to enrolled students before class
  • Enrollment: Invite only · Coming soon

What you will learn

  • Elements of a binding contract, breach and remedies
  • LLCs vs corporations and entity structuring
  • Operating and shareholder agreements and founder equity
  • Intellectual property: trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets and NDAs
  • Independent contractor vs employee agreements
  • Indemnification, limitation of liability, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Mergers, acquisitions and exit strategies

Keep learning between classes

  • The Founders Weekly ($7.99/month): Stories, playbooks, and field notes for entrepreneurs and business owners — from first incorporation to scaling a company in the age of AI. One thoughtful issue, every week.
  • The Business Owner's Companion — included free for a limited time with eligible classes.

Frequently asked questions

Which entrepreneurship class should I take first?

Start with the Elite Tier ($2,499). It is open enrollment and covers the essentials of starting a business, from entity formation to marketing and AI automation. Elite Tier II, Business Formation and Business Law are invite-only follow-ons, and Elite students receive priority access to new courses.

What is the difference between Elite Tier and Elite Tier II?

Elite Tier is the entrepreneurship foundation: business formation, AI automation, SEO and AI, social media, marketing and branding. Elite Tier II — Entrepreneurship Strategy & Venture Launch — goes deeper into idea validation, business model design, professional business plans, funding strategies, go-to-market, sales, leadership, hiring, operations and scaling.

Do the business classes include software?

Yes. Elite Tier, Elite Tier II, Business Formation and Business Law students receive access to The Business Owner's Companion app (six months free with eligible tiers), and the entrepreneurship classes include The Founders Weekly newsletter with lifetime access.

Is the business law class legal advice?

No. The Business Law Class and Business Formation Course are educational overviews of contracts, entity structures, intellectual property and formation steps. They are not legal advice, and students should consult a licensed attorney about their own business.

How much do the entrepreneurship classes cost?

Elite Tier is $2,499, Elite Tier II is $2,499, the Business Formation Course is $2,499 and the Business Law Class is $2,499. Each is a single 10-hour class.

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