crypto
startup
school
Crypto Startup School (CSS) is a twelve-week accelerator designed around the specific needs of web3 startups. CSS is an in-person program, featuring lectures and mentorship from industry experts, founder talks, and access to the a16z network.
CSS has launched in San Francisco (CSS 2020) and Los Angeles (CSS 2023). The next program will be held in-person in London from March 27 to June 11 (CSS Spring 2024).
Applications for CSS London are now closed. Sign up for updates on future programs.
Course videos
2023 curriculum
Week 1 /
The big picture: what, why, how
Week 2 /
Product & UX design
Week 3 /
Protocol & token design, zero knowledge, more
Week 4 /
Business mechanics of web3
Week 5 /
Infrastructure & security
Week 6 /
Decentralization, legal, & governance
Week 7 /
Operations & company culture
Week 8 /
Regulatory & government affairs
Week 9 /
Marketing & community building
Week 10 /
Go-to-market (GTM) & fundraising
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