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Cross-Cultural Communication
Read culture like a professional skill. Negotiate in Japan and the U.S. without losing the deal or yourself.
- The cultural iceberg: what's really beneath a polite "yes"
- The six phases of a Japanese negotiation, where trust precedes terms
- The seven phases of an American negotiation: momentum, ROI, concrete asks
- Cultural awareness as an operating skill, not a soft one
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How to Pitch: Precision in Every Detail
A clear 10-slide pitch you can deliver with confidence - and the practiced answers to defend it.
- The 10/20/30 deck, slide by slide - what goes on each one, and why
- The "so what?" test that exposes weak slides before investors do
- How to "be yourself" on stage - building credibility, not performing it
- Q&A preparation: the investor question stack, in order
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Business Model Canvas
A defensible business model you can pressure-test.
- The complete BMC playbook from someone who teaches it at UiA
- The blocks most founders skip - the ones that kill the company
What participants say
From founders, students, and operators.
"August’s sessions are calm, structured, and immediately practical. I left with clearer thinking and tools I could use the same day."
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Interior designer
"If you're looking for a top-tier learning experience, August's courses are second to none."
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Baker
“August connects theory to practice with concrete examples and smart questions that spark reflection. His sessions consistently make complex topics feel more accessible and actionable.”
Preethy M. J.
Norstellar
“August is a teacher who not only makes the subject understandable, but truly interesting.”
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Norstellar
“Thanks to August, I was finally able to gather my thoughts, clearly define my plans, and most importantly, get my business off the ground! I highly recommend it.”
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Freelance Graphic Designer