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Growth Program

Build yourgrowth engine

The growth course used by 4,500+ startups to get traction and scale revenue.

Backed by Y CombinatorUsed by 4,500+ startupsBy the team behind $3B+ in startup growth
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Why we built the Growth Program

“Startups need a growth advantage. Most are playing a commodity game.”

When you’re a small team taking on an entire market, leverage is everything. And real leverage can’t come from doing what everyone else is doing. Most founders understand this about their product. Very few think this way about growth.

It gets treated as an afterthought. A playbook you bolt on after finding PMF. Something you can prompt your way through with AI. That’s the most expensive mistake a startup can make.

The startups that break out treat growth as a system, one that can be designed, engineered, and built to compound over time. That system is where real, defensible advantage comes from. We built the Growth Program to teach founders how to build theirs.

Justin SetzerJustin SetzerFounder, Demand Curve
Explore the platform

What you unlock with the Growth Program.

Learn & Master Growth

Get a growth curriculum tailored to your startup.

Company Tracks

Step-by-step growth plans tailored to your business type and stage.

Solve Any Growth Problem

55+ playbooks for every major growth tactic, channel, and use case.

Full-Funnel Growth

Learn acquisition, activation, monetization, retention, and more.

Modern Growth Motions

Product, sales, content, and paid-led acquisition strategies.

Zero Fluff

No theory, no filler, just tactical systems that actually work.

Built by Operators

Created by the team behind $3B+ in startup growth.

Build & Execute

Actually implement what you learn, with no fluff.

Growth Recipes

Not just what to do. Exactly how to do it.

Templates & Swipe Files

Launch faster with 50+ high-converting assets.

Tactical Projects

Solve channel-specific problems with step-by-step execution plans.

Real Startup Case Studies

See how the fastest-growing startups solve growth.

Validated Tactics

No theory, no filler, just tactical systems that actually work.

Endless Growth Experiments

400+ proven tactics and ad examples to spark your next big win.

Expert Guidance

Coaching from the Demand Curve team, and your own AI growth co-pilot.

Your AI Growth Co-Pilot

Trained on everything we know. Like having 100+ growth experts at your fingertips.

1:1 Coaching

Work directly with the Demand Curve team for personalized strategies and growth guidance.

Tactical Feedback & Reviews

Get detailed critiques on landing pages, ads, positioning and more.

Clarity Without the Guesswork

Avoid costly detours. Get clear direction on what to do, and what to ignore.

Never Alone

Founders shouldn’t go it alone. Expert support is just a message away.

Priced for Startups

Like hiring a $20K/mo growth team, at a fraction of the cost.

Hire Growth Talent

The easiest way to hire startup growth talent. When you’re ready to scale, we’ll connect you with top agencies and growth experts vetted by the Demand Curve team.

Vetted for Startup Growth

Every partner is hand-picked for their ability to drive growth at early-stage startups.

Full Range of Talent

From elite growth agencies to cost-effective offshore experts, only trusted partners make the cut.

Exclusive Member Discounts

Save thousands with special pricing from select top-tier growth partners.

Not a Marketplace

No spam. No agency roulette. Just direct intros to top-fit partners, vetted by us.

The Vault

Members-only tools and resources that boost your growth advantage.

Growth Vault

460+ battle-tested growth tactics from top startups and operators.

Ads Vault

239+ high-performing startup ads for creative inspiration and analysis.

Newsletter Vault

Browse 250+ past issues packed with founder-focused growth insights.

Exclusive Discounts

Save on vetted tools, services, and select agency partners. Just for members.

Results

Join 4,500+ founders and growth teams getting results like these...

Consumer SaaS

Doopoll increased monthly recurring revenue by 800%

“The Growth Program is phenomenal and I would 100% recommend you do it.”

Marc ThomasMarc ThomasFounder, Doopoll
B2B

Astra increased monthly active users by 500%

“I’ve never experienced a training program that moved this quickly while also delivering high-impact content.”

Gil AkosGil AkosFounder, Astra
Ecommerce

3 Leaf Tea 2×’d conversions and cut bounces by 50%+

“[The program] kept me on track, and gave me the confidence to implement a lot of new strategies.”

Luciana TorousLuciana TorousFounder, 3 Leaf Tea
Premium growth library

Everything you need to build a growth engine.

Unlock a library of 50+ premium courses, 560+ proven tactics, and 290+ deep-dive playbooks.

Strategy

The Foundational Five: Overview

Engineer growth into your business foundation using five aligned pillars: market, product, model, brand (story), and channel.

2 hours
Strategy

The DC Growth System

Stop chasing random marketing tactics. Build a systematic growth engine using five foundational pillars and proven motions.

2 hours
Acquisition

Acquisition Strategy

Build your acquisition strategy by scoring channels, picking flywheels, and sequencing a testing roadmap.

2 hours
Acquisition

Design your Growth Engine

Design a growth engine by aligning motions into flywheels that drive sustainable, compounding growth.

2 hours
Acquisition

Community-Based Outreach

Build trust through social DMs: join communities, spark natural chats, and turn them into users.

2 hours
Acquisition

Sales Strategy Fundamentals

The 80/20 sales system that gets early-stage founders from zero to first revenue fast.

2 hours
Acquisition

Cold Email

Most cold emails get ignored. We’ll show you how to write ones your leads are excited to reply to.

2 hours
Acquisition

Organic LinkedIn: Getting Started

Our members have amassed 4M+ followers using our content systems. We’ll show you how.

2 hours
Acquisition

SEO Fundamentals

The old SEO playbooks are fading. Learn how to grow search traffic in an AI-first world.

2 hours
Acquisition

Meta Ads (FB + IG)

Run profitable Meta ads using proven creative formats, targeting strategies, and optimization frameworks.

2 hours
Acquisition

Google Search Ads

Launch and scale Google search campaigns using conversion-first strategies.

2 hours
Conversion

Make High-Converting Ad Creatives

Make high-performing ads that stop the scroll, even if you’re not a designer.

2 hours
Conversion

Make High-Converting Landing Pages

Use our proven playbooks and templates to build landing pages that convert, fast.

2 hours
Conversion

Copywriting Fundamentals

Write headlines, product copy, and CTAs that convert across landing pages, ads, and onboarding.

2 hours
Retention

The Complete Onboarding System

Design onboarding experiences that activate users quickly and increase long-term retention.

2 hours
Strategy

Monetization & Pricing Strategy

Smart pricing avoids guessing: define value metrics, choose a clear structure, and adjust often.

2 hours
Company Path

B2B Tech Startups

Scale B2B growth across acquisition, conversion, retention, and monetization.

8 weeks
Company Path

Consumer Tech Startups

For consumer-facing software, platforms, and digital products. Scale customer acquisition efficiently and build high-converting funnels that drive retention and LTV.

8 weeks
Acquisition

Cold Outreach (Partnerships & PR)

The complete guide to building partnerships, securing sponsorships, and creating distribution through relationship-first outreach.

2 hours
Acquisition

Community-Based Outreach

Build trust through social DMs: join communities, spark natural chats, and turn them into users.

2 hours
Acquisition

Sales Strategy Fundamentals

The 80/20 sales system that gets early-stage founders from zero to first revenue fast.

2 hours
Acquisition

Acquisition Strategy

Build your acquisition strategy by scoring channels, picking flywheels, and sequencing a testing roadmap.

2 hours
Acquisition

Identify Your Acquisition Motion

Filter Paid, Content, Virality, and Sales motions by fit to find which are viable for your startup.

2 hours
Acquisition

Design your Growth Engine

Design a growth engine by aligning motions into flywheels that drive sustainable, compounding growth.

2 hours
Acquisition

Product Virality

Design viral loops and referral mechanics that turn users into your best growth engine.

2 hours
Acquisition

Cold Email

Most cold emails get ignored. We’ll show you how to write ones your leads are excited to reply to.

2 hours
Acquisition

Tap Your Network For Initial Traction

Strategic network outreach: target the right 5% with personalized messages, not mass contact blasts.

2 hours
Acquisition

Launching on Product Hunt

A validation platform requiring a 400+ pre-launch audience and a quality engagement strategy.

2 hours
Acquisition

Organic LinkedIn: Getting Started

Our members have amassed 4M+ followers using our content systems. We’ll show you how.

2 hours
Acquisition

Organic Instagram: Getting Started

Use organic content and community building on Instagram to build awareness, acquire leads, and drive sales.

2 hours
Acquisition

SEO: Build Your Foundation

Technical setup, on-page optimization, and content strategy for startup credibility.

2 hours
Acquisition

SEO Fundamentals

The old SEO playbooks are fading. Learn how to grow search traffic in an AI-first world.

2 hours
Acquisition

Content Marketing Fundamentals

While others chase volume with low-quality AI content, you’ll learn to publish less and drive more traffic, trust, and conversions.

2 hours
Acquisition

Influencer Marketing

Tap into trust and reach by partnering with creators, even before you have an audience of your own.

2 hours
Retention

The B2B Complete Onboarding System

Design onboarding experiences that activate users quickly and increase long-term retention.

2 hours
Retention

Identify Your Retention Motion

Choose a retention motion (product-led, sales-led, or hybrid) based on fit, ARPU, and strategy.

2 hours
Monetization

Identify Your Monetization Motion

Decide whether product-led, sales-led, or hybrid monetization best fits your model, customers, and strategy.

2 hours
Conversion

User Surveys

Design, run, and mine user surveys for segment insights that sharpen ads and copy.

2 hours
Conversion

Screen Recordings & Heatmaps

Use recordings and heatmaps to spot friction, analyze behavior, and boost conversions.

2 hours
Conversion

Landing Page A/B Tests: Getting Started

Learn how to build, prioritize, and launch A/B tests that actually move the needle.

2 hours
Conversion

Make High-Converting Ad Creatives

Make high-performing ads that stop the scroll, even if you’re not a designer.

2 hours
Conversion

Make High-Converting Landing Pages

Use our proven playbooks and templates to build landing pages that convert, fast.

2 hours
Conversion

Copywriting Fundamentals

Write headlines, product copy, and CTAs that convert across landing pages, ads, and onboarding.

2 hours
Retention

The Complete Onboarding System

Design onboarding experiences that activate users quickly and increase long-term retention.

2 hours
Testimonials

Thousands of startup founders and marketers have joined Demand Curve to get traction and scale revenue.

Here’s what they’re saying:

We landed two big meetings using their cold outreach strategy, while we were still in the course.
Wayne AndersonWayne AndersonCo-Founder, SmartAlto
You learn the tactics DC uses to grow their clients. When I wrote the growth book, Traction, I hoped someone would build a course like this.
Justin MaresJustin MaresFounder, Kettle & Fire
This is the team you want to learn growth from. They know every channel and every tactic. And they know how to scale efficiently.
Elie SchoppikElie SchoppikEducation, Anthropic
I’ve learned so much as a new marketer that probably would have taken at least a few months and considerable stress. The confidence boost I have now when running campaigns and publishing projects is unparalleled.
Brent JensenBrent JensenGrowth, Hopper
The DC course might be the most valuable thing I’ve done for my career. The course allows you to tailor your experience to serve the needs of your business, and every project you do contributes to growth in a direct way.
Candace KimCandace KimMarketing, Scanwell
The Demand Curve team knows paid acquisition, conversion, landing pages, and a lot more very well. If you’re lagging behind on your growth skills, let them teach you what you’re missing.
Alex KracovAlex KracovFounder, Dock
How we compare

There’s a better way to grow your startup.

Growth Program
Growth Advisors
Courses
Priced for startups$995/year vs $5–15k/month for advisors
Value on day oneYour path tells you what to do, our playbooks show you how
Tailored to your startupPaths by company type and stage
Strategy and executionPlaybooks plus step-by-step projects and templates
Expert guidance on demandAI co-pilot plus coaching from the DC team
Risk-free7-day no-questions-asked refund
Who it’s for

Is the Growth Program right for you?

The Growth Program has helped thousands of consumer and B2B tech companies gain traction and build scalable growth engines. Whether you’re stuck trying to get your first customers or pushing to break through to the next stage, this was built for you.

You’re a fit if...
  • You’ve launched a product, but no one’s showing up
  • You’re stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing every move and avoiding execution
  • You’re doing a million things, but have no idea what’s actually working
  • You’ve hit a wall, and no matter how hard you push, the needle just won’t move
  • You’re an experienced marketer, back in the startup trenches, rebuilding your tactical edge
  • You don’t have a marketing background (or budget for a $10K/month hire) but you know growth has to start with you
  • You want to build growth in-house and empower your team with systems they can run
Not a fit if...
  • You’d rather outsource growth than lead it yourself
  • You’re looking to land a job, not scale a startup
  • You want high-level theory instead of tactical execution
  • You’re a late-stage company with a fully scaled growth engine
One simple, flexible membership

Choose your plan.

Start building your growth strategy today with one simple, flexible membership.

Core Plan
$100/ month · billed quarterly
20% off for life for fellow YC companies.

Learn growth and build a scalable engine, guided by your AI Growth Co-Pilot.

  • Full Startup Growth Curriculum

    50+ strategic and tactical playbooks covering every aspect of startup growth.

  • Tactical Projects and Templates

    We don’t just tell you what to do, we guide you through the exact execution.

  • AI Growth Co-Pilot

    Get strategic guidance, tactical feedback, and a clear plan forward. Ask anything from “How do I price my product?” to “What channel should I focus on first?”

  • Company-Specific Growth Paths

    Step-by-step strategies and roadmaps tailored to your unique business and goals.

  • The Vault

    Our comprehensive database of services, tools, and resources. Only for members.

  • Talent Collective

    When you’re ready to scale, we’ll help you hire from our vetted collective of startup growth experts.

The Growth Program Guarantee

You have 7 days to assess if the program is for you. If you want a refund before the 7 days are up, you’ll get one. No questions asked.

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

The questions founders ask before joining. Still unsure? The guarantee means you can find out risk-free.

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Demand Curve’s Growth Program is a modern growth platform that helps startups build and scale their entire growth engine, from acquisition and conversion to monetization and beyond. If you’re leading growth for your startup, our strategy playbooks help you define the right growth model, align your five pillars of growth (if there’s any secret to growth, this is it), and build a prioritized roadmap of what to build and when. Then you’ll follow our step-by-step projects and recipes that show you exactly how to build, test, and optimize everything from acquisition channels to landing pages, onboarding flows, and more.

Whether you’re looking to level up your growth knowledge or build your company’s entire growth system, the program gives you the guidance, structure, and tools to do it without hiring expensive experts or going it alone.

The program includes 50+ strategic and tactical playbooks across every major aspect of startup growth, plus step-by-step projects, templates, and cheat sheets to help you move faster without the guesswork. You’ll learn how to craft your growth strategy, identify and prioritize acquisition channels, and build high-converting funnels that scale. Topics span positioning, brand strategy, paid acquisition, conversion flows, pricing, monetization, and more.

We cover dozens of the most effective acquisition channels and all major growth motions (paid, content, sales, PLG). Basically, however your startup needs to grow, we’ve got it covered. As far as we know, this is the most comprehensive and tactical startup growth education program on the planet.

The program and our membership plans are designed for flexibility. You can use it how and when you need it. If you’re joining to solve a specific growth problem, you’ll get value immediately: most playbooks and projects are built to help you ship in a matter of hours. From there, think of the program as your on-demand growth resource. Pop back in whenever you need support tackling the next challenge.

If you’re a founder or growth leader using the program to guide your company’s entire growth engine, time investment will vary. Some dedicate a few hours a week. Others treat it like a sprint, going deep for 10–20 hours when growth is the top priority. No matter your pace, the program is built to meet you where you are.

Startups are already dealt a tough hand. When it comes to growth, most early-stage teams are stuck between two not-so-great options. You can try to do it yourself: Googling your way through it, piecing together conflicting advice, and burning weeks or months figuring things out through trial and error. Or you can hire a growth agency or full-time expert, which is expensive, time-consuming to vet, and still hit-or-miss in results.

Demand Curve gives you a better third option. We combine expert guidance, via our AI Growth Co-Pilot and one-on-one coaching from our leadership team, with the exact playbooks and tactics we’ve used to help hundreds of the fastest-growing startups. You’ll get a fully structured growth curriculum tailored to your company type, paired with step-by-step projects and templates that show you exactly how to execute. You get the clarity and strategic depth of hiring experts, without the cost. And unlike courses or content alone, we don’t just tell you what you could do. We show you what you should do, and just as importantly, exactly how to do it.

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