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Optimize Unit Economics
Finance
Level 2 - Application

Optimize Unit Economics

Taught by David Nakamura

About This Challenge

Improve unit economics to build sustainable, profitable business models. This challenge covers precise measurement systems, trend analysis, CAC reduction tactics, LTV improvement strategies, cohort analysis, and end-to-end optimization planning.

What You'll Learn

  • Build a precise unit economics measurement system that captures CAC, LTV, and margins accurately
  • Analyze unit economics trends using cohort analysis and segmentation techniques
  • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across acquisition and retention
  • Implement proven CAC reduction and LTV improvement strategies for your business
  • Design and execute a complete unit economics optimization plan with measurable targets

Challenge Content

25 lessons
Precision Measurement
Why Measurement Precision Matters
9 Min
Building a Fully Loaded CAC Model
8 Min
Accurate LTV Measurement Systems
8 Min
Build a Unit Economics Measurement System
30 Min
Measurement Precision Quiz
10 Min
Trend Analysis and Cohort Methods
Reading Unit Economics Trends
10 Min
Cohort Analysis for Unit Economics
9 Min
Diagnostic Framework for Unit Economics
8 Min
Cohort Analysis and Trend Diagnosis
30 Min
Trend Analysis Knowledge Check
10 Min
CAC Reduction Strategies
The CAC Reduction Playbook
9 Min
Conversion Rate Optimization for Lower CAC
8 Min
Channel Efficiency and Organic Growth
8 Min
CAC Reduction Plan
25 Min
CAC Reduction Strategies Quiz
10 Min
LTV Improvement Strategies
The LTV Improvement Framework
9 Min
Retention and Churn Reduction Tactics
9 Min
Expansion Revenue and Pricing Optimization
8 Min
LTV Improvement Strategy Project
25 Min
LTV Improvement Quiz
10 Min
Optimization Planning and Execution
Building Your Optimization Roadmap
9 Min
Prioritization and Impact-Effort Analysis
8 Min
The Unit Economics Scorecard
7 Min
Complete Unit Economics Optimization Plan
35 Min
Optimization Strategy Final Assessment
12 Min

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Challenge Info

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Level 2 - Application
Subject
Finance
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Requirements

  • Basic understanding of CAC, LTV, and payback period
  • Familiarity with spreadsheets and financial calculations
  • Completion of a unit economics introductory challenge or equivalent knowledge
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