Solopreneur Launchpad: Idea→Profit
How to transform your expertise into a profitable business using proven systems, no-code automation, and zero venture capital.

Taught by
Luke Kim
Partner at Truth Cartel
Entrepreneur in Residence at AlchemistX
Columnist at Times of India
Time
Thursdays, May 1 - May 29, 2025
Live Instruction: 5pm - 6pm PT
Implementation Lab: 6pm - 7pm PT
Bonus: Day-to-day instructor access & 1 year membership in UC Berkeley solopreneur online community + webinars.
Location
Live, Online (All Sessions Recorded)
Price
$795
Enrollment Deadline
April 29, 2025
Free Resource
Solopreneur Starter Kit
When you bet on yourself, you become the main character in your story and the master of your destiny. You become invincible in the market and fearless in the world. We can all make a living on our own terms. You can connect your passions, proficiencies, and past experiences to profit from your labor of...
Guest Teachers
In addition to 5 live sessions for practical learning, you get 6 optional sessions with our battle-tested guest teachers who will share their secrets and answer your questions.

CEO and Solo Founder of Alchemist Accelerator: premier enterprise-facing venture capital firm since 2012. 1st investor in 5 unicorns and 2nd investor in 1 decacorn (Twitch). Teacher of the biggest entrepreneurship class at Stanford.

CEO and Solo Founder of TORCH Warriorwear. Bootstrapped to $1M+ and built a loyal fan base of 50K+. Shark Tank winner, ex-NFL cheerleader (San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons), and ex-Air Force officer. 2x book author.

Founding Partner of NOX Media: marketing agency for music and brands. Clients include Drake, Avril Lavigne, Louis the Child, Black Coffee, Warner Music, Sony Music, Louis Vuitton, Universal Music, Logic, Edition Hotels, Coca Cola. Ex-VaynerMedia. Co-founder of nft now.

CEO and Solo Founder of Nia Health: the one-stop-shop for all things burn related – emergency services, care subscriptions, kits, education. Harvard educated, U.S. Army trained Burn Surgeon. 100% bootstrapped.

CEO and Solo Founder of Influence Podium: agency for B2B content marketing and business development. Started as a freelancer, becoming a solopreneur in order to start a company that now has full-timers around the world. Digital nomad.

CEO and Solo Founder of Truth Cartel: Web3 marketing and public relations agency. Mentor at HF0, IndieBio, and dLab. Ex-Editor in Chief of Startup Grind, building a publication of 1M monthly readers from scratch. Ex-venture backed startup founder.
Course Overview
When you bet on yourself, you become the main character in your story and the master of your destiny. You become invincible in the market and fearless in the world.
No matter where you are on the employee-to-entrepreneur spectrum, you can make a living on your own terms. Transform into a profitable solopreneur with a proven system to generate $3,000~30,000 per month per project.
In one month, you will learn the secrets of a full-stack business builder who can reliably advance from idea to revenue. Discover your profitable niche, activate your unfair advantage, and monetize your zone of genius.
This course is 99% practice, 1% theory. You will learn everything you need to know including no-code automation for lead generation and business development.
What You Get

Step-By-Step Repeatable System to Launch ANY Idea in 1 Month

The Latest Templates, Examples, Curated Tools, and Best Practices

No-Code Automation System for Lead Generation and Business Development

UC Berkeley Certificate, LinkedIn Badge, and Access to Lifelong Alumni Network

Cohort-Based Experiential Learning with Solopreneur Compatriots
Join the next generation of successful founders – enrollment closes soon!
What People Say

Ali Winkle
CEO at Just Drive Media (Award-Winning Public Relations Firm)
“Luke's energy is infectious and the program was full of actionable recommendations and high quality resources - more than most could get through during the cohort, but available for the future to keep moving with. I highly recommend it!”

Arezu Aghasey
Plug & Play Tech Center | 25x Hackathon Winner | Ex-Deloitte
“Luke is the real deal - he teaches from authentic firsthand experience, focusing on practice over theory. In 30 minutes with Luke, you'll learn more than you would in a semester of business school.”

Bill James
CFA, CMT, FRM, Ex-Investment Director at University of Notre Dame
“Luke has energy, enthusiasm, and passion for helping others! I came away with a ton of actionable items to help me think about, and actually START a business. Luke is a wonderful person to know and I'm so glad I took this course. Highly recommended! He is so positive and supportive of everyone's ideas.”
Accelerate your startup journey, secure your spot today.
Who Should Attend
- Knowledge workers looking to create a side hustle or transition from employee to entrepreneur
- Aspiring founders wanting to build a profitable business before seeking investment
- Career professionals seeking practical business ownership and leadership experience
- Individuals ready to transform their expertise into a sustainable income stream
- Small business owners, freelancers, and creatorpreneurs
Course Schedule
*This schedule is subject to change
Meet your Instructor

Luke Kim
Over the last decade, I've been living life on my own terms, traveling the world and enjoying time for passion projects and loved ones. I'm talking 6-figure weeks and sold-out launches while sipping cocktails on a beach.
But let's be real. This didn't manifest overnight.
I've seen my fair share of business flops, shouldered crippling debt, and watched fortunes slip through my fingers. Through it all, I became obsessed with cracking the code and sharing those hard-won lessons.
Fast forward to the present, and I've systematized a decade of trial and error for you based on my tens of millions in wins and losses. This system has been my secret weapon and I use it all the time.
Turning your intention into reality is beautiful and innately human. Embrace your inner entrepreneur and transform beyond employee mentality.
Credentials:
• 10x Startup/Agency Partner/Exec [Driving $150+ MM in Total Value]
• $30+ MM Raised in Web3 & VC [Running Well-Funded Go-to-Markets]
• 500+ Entrepreneurs & Execs Coached [Teaching Sales & Automation]
• 5-Star Course Creator & Teacher [For Solopreneurs & Entrepreneurs]
• 5x Hackathon Organizer [With CITRIS, Mobile World Congress, SCET]
• Ex-Startup Grind Director/Founder [4 Years of Ecosystem Building]
• 6x Fund/Accelerator Leader or Advisor [Frontier Tech & New Markets]
Resources
Solopreneur Starter Kit
When you bet on yourself, you become the main character in your story and the master of your destiny. You become invincible in the market and fearless in the world. We can all make a living on our own terms. You can connect your passions, proficiencies, and past experiences to...
The Age of Indie Hustlers: Making a Living On Your Own Terms
When I chose to bet on myself, I became the the main character of my story and the master of my destiny. I became invincible in the market and fearless in the world. Indie Hustlers are people who choose to make a living on our own terms. We are an…
Launch & Grow Your Solo Business with No-Code A.I. & D.I.Y. Automation
As solopreneurs, how can we operate with the power and scale of a full-blown team? Consider this a “101” for Indie Hackers and Indie Hustlers. This is a step-by-step guide based on real-world trial and error. The latest tools and best practices are curated for design, branding, social media, marketing…
Bathing in the Fire of Feedback: Testing Customer Offers & Market Assumptions
The Fire of Feedback destroys what doesn’t work and ignites what does. But unvarnished feedback is hard to take. The truth is not always convenient. Business builders must test our customer offers and market assumptions. It’s like being a phoenix in creative destruction. Every rebirth is a business iteration or…
How to Create Your Solopreneur Business
Launch Your Idea in One Week Solopreneurs are alchemists. We transform passion into profit. Today, you’re getting the one-week system I use to launch any idea. Cracking this code cost me millions in wins and losses. Think of it as a bite-sized Solopreneur MBA. When you monetize your labor of…
Why Create a Solopreneur Business?
A solopreneur business is a profitable personal project. Anyone can generate $3,000~30,000 per month, per project, by monetizing their skills, interests, and experiences. True freedom is not f**k you money or the ability to get a job. It’s f**k you cash flow and the ability to get a customer. 1,000…
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