The Structured Path from Employee to Entrepreneur Without Quitting Your Job or Risking Your Income
A 30-day execution system designed specifically for technical professionals who want to build a real company — the right way.
150+
Startup Guided
$50M+
In Funding Secured
30 Days
To Your Real Plan
— Kelly Smith
Tech Company CEO
“I went from having just an idea to winning an NSF SBIR grant and leaving my job… none of this would have happened without Colleen.”
— Daniel Betts
PhD, MBA, CEO, Blue Frontier
“Colleen is not just a great writer — she is a very good engineer. This combination made her extremely effective in a very short period of time.”
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The Reality Most Technical Professionals Face
You know you want to build something of your own.
You may even have a strong idea.
But:
You have financial responsibilities You can’t afford to take reckless risks You need a real plan — not guesswork
And most startup advice doesn’t help.
It assumes:
- you can quit your job
- you can quit your job
- you can “figure it out”
- you already know what to build
So what happens?
You stay where you are…
While your idea sits.
This Program Gives You the Missing Piece
Break Out of Your Job Now™ is a structured 30-day execution system designed specifically for technical professionals.
No chaos. No blind leaps. No wasted time.
Just a clear path forward.
What You’ll Have in 30 Days
By the end of this program, you will have:
- a validated business idea
- a defined value proposition
- a technical development roadmap
- a commercialization strategy
- a funding plan (including grants)
- a structured transition plan out of your job
Not motivation but a real plan.
A Step-by-Step System — Not a Course You Watch and Forget
This is not passive learning.
You’ll follow a structured 30-day roadmap
Each day includes:
- focused lessons
- practical assignments
- clear next steps
So you always know:
- 👉 what to do
- 👉 when to do it
- 👉 how to move forward
What You’ll Work Through
Over 30 days, you will:
01
Evaluate Your Idea and Direction
Determine whether your idea is worth pursuing before investing time or money.
02
Define Your Value Proposition
Ensure your business solves a real, high-value problem.
03
Build Your Technical Roadmap
Structure your development plan with milestones, timelines, and priorities.
04
Develop Your Commercialization Strategy
Understand your market, customers, and positioning.
05
What is Your Unique Value Proposition?
Develop a compelling value proposition that sets your product apart from competitors and resonates with your target market.
06
Create a Funding Strategy
Learn how to pursue funding — including SBIR/STTR and other pathways.
07
Plan Your Transition?
Create a realistic, low-risk path out of your job.
08
You’re Not Doing This Alone
This program includes:
✔ Email support ✔ Feedback on your business idea
So you can move forward with confidence.
Who This Is For
This program is designed for:
- engineers and technical professionals
- scientists and researchers
- innovators with real ideas
- founders pursuing funding
- professionals who want to transition strategically
A Note From the Creator
Hi, I’m Dr. Colleen Spiegel.
I’m a PhD engineer and founder of Semscio.
I’ve built:
- a high-tech product company
- a consulting business
- and supported 150+ startups
Including companies pursuing funding from:
- NSF
- DoD
- NIH
And I’ve seen the same pattern over and over:
Brilliant people. Great ideas. No clear path forward.
That’s why I created this program.
What Makes This Different
This is not:
- ❌ motivational content
- ❌ vague startup advice
- ❌“just take the leap”
This is:
- structured
- practical
- designed for technical professionals
— Daniel Betts
PhD, MBA, CEO, Blue Frontier
“We went from two scientists with an idea to securing SBIR funding and attracting investors… Colleen accelerated everything.”
Real Results
Everything You Get
- 30-day structured program
- step-by-step roadmap
- idea validation tools
- technical development planning
- commercialization strategy
- funding strategy
- transition planning
- email support + feedback
Startup & Funding Library Included
You’ll also receive access to:
- Find Your Path
- Get It Done
- Your Value Proposition
- Start With Purpose
- Grant Proposal Guide
- Commercialization Planning
These resources support every stage of your business development.
Limited Time Offer
$99$497
What's Included
- 30-day structured program with daily lessons
- Step-by-step roadmap & validation tools
- Email support & direct feedback
- 6 bonus startup & funding guides
- Lifetime access to all materials
Risk-free: 7-day money-back guarantee
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Risk-Free
If this program doesn’t give you clarity and momentum, simply email within 7 days for a full refund.
Imagine 30 Days From Now
Instead of:
“I have an idea…”
You could be saying:
- “I have a real plan”
- “I know my next steps”
- “I have a funding strategy”
- “I know when I can leave my job”
