What leaders say about Coursedepneus Growth Academy
Our participants lead companies, finance teams and advisory firms that make real decisions every week. Their feedback reflects how the program changes the way they talk about growth, risk and financial clarity.
A practical space, not a theoretical lecture hall
Most leaders arrive with a full agenda and limited time. Our goal is to make every session immediately useful for the decisions they face in the coming months.
Below you will find stories from founders, CFOs and consultants who used the program to build more confident, data-informed growth plans.
Summary of participant feedback
We continuously adjust the program based on feedback. A few numbers provide a high-level view of how participants describe their experience.
of participants say they feel more confident linking financial data to growth decisions after the program.
rate the content as “immediately relevant” to decisions they face in their organisation or advisory work.
say they would recommend Coursedepneus Growth Academy to a colleague in Italy working with growth and finance.
“We came in with a long list of initiatives and no clear priority. The program helped us translate our growth ideas into 90-day actions and measurable checkpoints. For the first time, our board conversation about expansion and cash was calm and structured.”
Program format: Executive intensive in Milan
“We advise clients on numbers every day, but the academy pushed us to frame conversations around decisions rather than reports. Our consultants now use the scenario templates in almost every strategic workshop with clients.”
Program format: Online cohort · advisory track
Voices from different roles and sectors
Growth decisions rarely belong to one department. Below are short snapshots from people who joined as founders, finance leaders, operations managers and advisors across Italy.
“I used to step back when the conversation became ‘too financial’. Now I feel equipped to challenge assumptions, especially on capacity, pricing and timelines.”
Key takeaway: shared language between operations and finance.
“The structure of the program helped us move from a long list of KPIs to a small set of decision indicators that our country managers actually use.”
Key takeaway: fewer, clearer indicators for growth decisions.
“The templates made it easier to ask precise questions in board meetings without overwhelming management with requests.”
Key takeaway: sharper governance conversations around risk and growth.
Impact three to six months after the program
We follow up with participants after they have had time to apply the tools in their organisations. The most frequently mentioned changes are not about adding more reports, but about how conversations happen.
- Clearer alignment between commercial, operations and finance leaders on growth priorities.
- Regular scenario reviews that fit into existing management meetings rather than adding extra layers.
- More focused interactions with banks and investors, supported by straightforward materials rather than complex decks.
From insight to routine
Many leaders report that the biggest shift happens when they embed one or two simple tools from the academy into existing rhythms: monthly reviews, board updates or budget cycles.
The tools are designed to be used without external facilitation, so your team can continue using them long after the program ends.
Share your own experience with the academy
If you have participated in a cohort, an executive intensive or an in-company edition, we invite you to share your feedback. Your perspective helps us refine the program and helps other leaders decide whether the academy is the right fit.
You can keep company names anonymous if needed. We welcome both enthusiastic endorsements and constructive suggestions.
Phone: +39 02 8239 8854
Address: Via Giovanni Battista Pirelli, 13, 20024 Milano MI, Italy