Our Story
In early 2023, Coach Weinhaus’ UCLA MGMT 167 Social Entrepreneurship course met with students serving as Social Venture Capitalists examining several Coach-inspired social ventures. Coach explored the idea of spreading his practical teachings which had become the basis of the most popular Entrepreneurship course at the nation’s #1 public university. Below is a full accounting of the class’ discussion of C4fe. C4fe came into being thereafter. Watch the backstory.
Class Recordings
Video #1 – C4fe Introductions
In this class recording, Coach unveils his concept for the startup C4fe to his students in Mgmt 167: Social Entrepreneurship. In a thought-provoking exercise, he encourages his students to step into the role of social venture capitalists, endowed with a wealth of expertise, financial resources, and time. He challenges them to envision the myriad of obstacles that Coach must surmount to capture the attention of venture capitalists and, ultimately, secure their contributions to support C4fe’s vision.
Video #2 – C4fe Core Question
In this video, the class embarks on a comprehensive exploration of C4fe, through analyzing its merits across five crucial dimensions: suitability, product service, social good, ideal structure, and target market. Through this holistic approach, they gain invaluable insights into the art of evaluating a startup.
Regarding suitability, the class unanimously acknowledges Coach’s exceptional background and hands-on experience in working closely with students, positioning him as an ideal candidate to spearhead such a venture.
Delving into the realm of product service, the class collectively recognizes the pressing need for C4fe’s innovative offering, as numerous companies grapple with the challenge of equipping interns with the essential skills. Moreover, the students concur that institutions, too, would greatly benefit from C4fe’s services, fostering a culture of excellence by empowering students to become exceptional interns. They even conceive of a program that grants a certification of training for these individuals.
Throughout the video recording, the students continue to evaluate C4fe through the lens of social good, ideal structure, and an expansive target market encompassing students, universities, and corporations. This multifaceted perspective allows for a comprehensive understanding of the startup’s potential impact and its capacity to cater to the diverse needs of these key stakeholders.
Video #3 – C4fe HW for Coach
In this video, the class takes on the challenge of providing Coach with essential homework assignments for his startup, C4fe. Their collective goal is to equip him with invaluable insights and practical strategies to propel the venture forward.
First, they consider the important matter of revenue generation, exploring diverse avenues from which C4fe can derive its income. This meticulous analysis ensures that the startup has a sustainable financial foundation.
Next, the class delves into the practicalities of getting started, brainstorming effective methods such as surveys and other forms of data collection. By gathering insightful feedback from students, Coach can fine-tune his services to align with their needs and aspirations.
Recognizing the significance of establishing strong partnerships, the class advises Coach to leverage his existing connections with universities.
Furthermore, the class encourages Coach to develop more specific examples of products and services that C4fe can offer.
Video #4 – Last Week’s HW Questions
In this video, Coach reflects on the previous homework his students had assigned for him to complete regarding his startup. First, he shares his concepts for the product and services that C4fe will offer. Expanding on the company’s strengths, Coach then highlights the core competencies that C4fe possesses. Next, to solidify C4fe’s position in the market, he presents a thoughtful proposed pricing model that strikes a balance between affordability and the value delivered. Coach then unveils a quantified value proposition, revealing tangible benefits and outcomes that clients can expect from engaging with C4fe. Lastly, Coach engages his class in a discussion on the potential structure of C4fe.
Video #5 – C4fe Feedback
Although class exposure to Coach’s startup idea was put on a pause … C4fe is finally here!