Luxury business development for founders ready to turn their idea into a real, legit, revenue-ready business.

The Founder Studio is a high-touch, hybrid cohort experience designed to help new and early-stage founders build the foundation most businesses skip—so you can launch with confidence, credibility, and a business that looks like it belongs in the room.

This isn’t a motivational program.

"This is infrastructure, strategy, execution, and elevation."

The Problem

Most founders don’t fail because their idea is bad.

They fail because they launched without a foundation.

They’re building on....no systems, no structure, no financial tracking, unclear branding and "figuring everything out as they go". eventually, the business starts to feel messy, stressful, and expensive to fix later.

Founder Studio exists to change that.

The Solution

The Clarity & Ledger Founder Studio is where your business becomes official.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or you’ve already launched and missed key steps, this program helps you build the kind of business that looks polished, professional, and prepared to grow.

You won’t leave with “notes", a check list of things to complete on your own or uncertainty on which order to execute..

You’ll leave with a business that’s built!

THE FOUNDER STUDIO EXPERIENCE

Built like a true studio environment

Service title

Weekly guided sessions focused on business development and execution.

Build Days

Hands-on working sessions where founders complete deliverables in real time with support.

Live Q&A and accountability sessions to keep you moving.

Executive Office Hours

Weekly Studio Sessions

Partner Access

Direct access to a curated network of trusted professionals (legal, tax, branding, funding, bookkeeping, and more).

Graduation and Pitch Night

Resource Library Access

On demand access to a curated material for your on going business journey.

Founders graduate with a final pitch presentation and the opportunity to win Clarity and Ledger launch funding and resources.

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Applications for Cohort 1 open on March 2, 2026

Cohort 1 begins May 4th, 2026

The Founder Studio is an application-based cohort to ensure alignment and readiness.

Limited to 10 founders per class. This ensures every founder gets real support and personalized guidance.

What you'll build!

By the end of the program, founders will have everything completed...

✅ Business name clarity and strategy alignment
✅ Mission, vision, values, and brand direction
✅ Business structure selection and registration guidance
✅ EIN setup and DUNS setup support
✅ NAICS code identification
✅ Business banking readiness roadmap
✅ Business address / physical presence assistance
✅ Domain selection and business domain email address
✅ Website creation and launch-ready landing page
✅ Brand kit (headshots, logo direction, fonts and colors)
✅ Target audience clarity and customer research
✅ Pre-launch customer surveys and validation tools
✅ Offer creation, pricing model, and service packaging
✅ Financial systems setup and tracking tools
✅ Invoicing and payment systems setup
✅ Productivity tools installed
✅ Social media account setup and content strategy
✅ Launch plan and 30-day action calendar
✅ Pitch deck draft and pitch coaching

What Makes This Different?

There are countless business coaches and accelerators. But The Founder Studio is different because we focus on what actually makes a business sustainable

Infrastructure

Your business foundation is built to last.

Execution

We don’t just teach it—you implement it.

Professionalism

We help you build a brand that looks credible, fundable, and respected.

Financial Readiness

We help you build a brand that looks credible, fundable, and respected.

Community

You leave with a founder network and resources—not just a certificate.

Who Is This Program For?

The Founder Studio is for you if:

• You have a business idea and need structure

• You’ve already started but skipped key foundation steps

• You’re tired of Googling everything and still feeling unsure

• You want your business to look legitimate and premium from day one

• You want real guidance, templates, and systems—not just inspiration

• You want accountability, clarity, and a professional network

• You’re serious about building something sustainable

This program is not for people who want a “side hobby.”

The Founder Studio is for founders building something real.

THE CL SIGNATURE FRAMEWORK

The Founder Studio follows a proven framework that guides founders through:

Clarity. Structure. Launch.

Phase 1: Clarity

Phase 2: Structure

Phase 3: Launch

Phase 4: Pitch

The Investment

The Founder Studio is a premium hybrid cohort designed to help founders build real business infrastructure with guided execution, accountability, and support.

This is our first official cohort and enrollment is intentionally limited to maintain a high-touch experience and collect feedback as we refine the Founder Studio model.

Cohort Size: Limited to 10 founders
Format: Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual Access)
Cohort Begins: May 4th 2026

Founding Cohort Pricing Notice

This is a limited Founding Cohort investment rate.
Pricing will increase in future cohorts.

Investment Options

Pay in Full: $1,497
Payment Plan: 3 payments of $549

(Seats are not secured until payment and enrollment agreement are completed.)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to already have a business idea?

Yes. You don’t need everything figured out, but you should have a general business direction.

What if I already started my business?

Perfect. The Founder Studio is built for founders who started but missed key steps.

Is this a course or coaching program?

It’s a studio-style accelerator experience—meaning you will be guided through execution and leave with real deliverables completed.

Will Clarity and Ledger file my business registration for me?

You will receive step-by-step support and guidance through the process. Some tasks may be completed directly through CL depending on your selected tier.

Will I have access to legal and tax help?

Yes. The Founder Studio includes access to a curated partner network and guest sessions with trusted professionals.

Is funding guaranteed?

No. Pitch Night awards are competitive and based on readiness, execution, and business viability. However, every founder leaves with funding readiness resources and a plan.

How much time does this program require?

Expect to commit approximately 5–8 hours per week, over 10 weeks. Including studio sessions and implementation time.

Can I join virtually from another state?

Yes. The Founder Studio is designed to support founders nationwide.