FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Our Programs
What makes AIA Institute different?
Applied finance from the investor’s perspective. Built from analyzing thousands of companies. Every lesson reflects what investors actually evaluate.
Do you offer both investor and entrepreneur programs?
Yes. For investment funds/networks, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs through partners.
What delivery formats?
Virtual, hybrid, in-person workshops, multi-week cohorts, consulting, ongoing advisory.
How long to launch?
4-6 weeks discovery, 4-8 weeks design. Delivery varies by scope.
Investment & Pricing
How much do programs cost?
Custom pricing based on scope—modest compared to misallocated capital costs and missed opportunities.
One-time or ongoing?
Both. Half-day workshops to multi-year partnerships.
What's included?
Curriculum, materials, facilitation, assessments, resources, team support, AIA network access.
Regional & Market Focus
Do you only work in Appalachia?
No. We work nationwide. Deep rural expertise applies universally.
Can you help entrepreneurs communicate with out-of-market investors?
Yes. Core component of Investor Readiness—teaching value articulation to unfamiliar investors.
Content & Expertise
Who creates curriculum?
Jeremy Turner—active Fund Manager with 25+ years ecosystem building experience.
Academic or practitioner-led?
Practitioner-led. Real investment decisions. Applied insights and understandings.
How current is content?
Connected to active funds. Updated based on current deal flow.
Outcomes & Impact
What outcomes?
Investors: Better evaluation, stronger portfolios, increased deployment Entrepreneurs: Higher readiness, faster funding, better exits Ecosystems: Differentiation, capital deployment, stronger connections
How do you measure success?
Participation, knowledge assessments, behavioral change, capital raised, time-to-funding, portfolio performance.
Ongoing support?
Yes. Office hours, consultation, content updates, train-the-trainer, network connections.
Getting Started
First step?
Schedule a consultation—no obligation exploratory conversation.
What info do you need?
Goals, target audience, existing programs, desired outcomes, timeline, budget, delivery preferences.
How quickly can we start?
Discovery begins within 2-4 weeks of agreement.
Can we see sample curriculum?
Yes. We provide frameworks, modules, examples during consultation and design.
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Whether you're strengthening your investor network, preparing entrepreneurs for capital, or developing ecosystem programming—we bring proprietary frameworks grounded in real-world investment experience.
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