What is the difference between Self-Paced and Live-Guided?
Both formats contain the same eight core modules plus the Money Mindset bonus module, the Funbooks, a private course area and lifetime access. Live-Guided adds four fortnightly cohort Q&A calls with Lisa across the eight weeks, direct access to her during the course, a SatoShe certificate anchored in the Bitcoin blockchain, and extends your Circle membership to 12 months. Self-Paced is for independent learners. Live-Guided is for women who want regular contact, accountability and the chance to ask their questions in real time.
Can my employer cover this? Is it tax-deductible?
In most cases yes to both. Many SatoShe participants have the programme covered by their employer as professional development, particularly in banking, law, insurance and corporate roles. The SatoShe certificate at the end documents completion, can be verified on satoshe.space via its own number and can be added to LinkedIn or submitted to L&D. If your employer does not cover it directly, the programme typically qualifies as tax-deductible professional development in Switzerland and in many other jurisdictions, though the rules vary, so do check what applies where you are resident. We issue a proper invoice on request, just send a short email to lisa(at)satoshe.space.
When does the next cohort start? What if I want to start now?
The next English-language Live-Guided cohort starts on Monday, 8 March 2027, with enrolment closing on 28 February 2027. If you book Live-Guided before then, you get immediate access to Module 0 (Money Mindset) and to the cohort area, so you can start preparing right away. The full curriculum and the live calls begin on 8 March. If you want to start the full programme immediately, choose Self-Paced. Enrolment is open all year round and you can begin within minutes of purchase.
Can I upgrade from Self-Paced to Live-Guided later?
Yes. Within the first two weeks after the programme starts you can upgrade by paying the difference. After that point an upgrade is no longer possible, because the live cohort has already established its rhythm.
Do I need prior knowledge?
No. Curiosity and a willingness to think are enough. The programme builds everything from the ground up.
How much time should I set aside?
Plan for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours per week for module content and exercises. Live-Guided participants should allow an additional 90 minutes every two weeks for the cohort calls. The pace is steady but never overwhelming.
Are the live calls recorded?
Yes, all live Q&A calls are recorded and made available to Live-Guided participants. If you cannot join live, you watch the recording afterwards. Participants join from a range of time zones, and call times are chosen to work for as many of them as possible.
What language is the course in?
This version of the programme is in English, including the modules, the Funbooks, the live Q&A calls and the monthly Circle community calls. A German-language version with the same structure and the same content is also available. The SatoShe Sessions held in person in Zurich are mostly German-language events, so if you are joining from outside the German-speaking world, the Circle is the part of SatoShe that works from anywhere.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Both formats offer instalment plans. Self-Paced: one-off payment of CHF 1'290, or 3 × CHF 450 per month, or 6 × CHF 250 per month. Live-Guided: one-off payment of CHF 2'490, or 3 × CHF 850 per month, or 6 × CHF 450 per month. All prices excluding VAT. Simply choose your preferred payment option at checkout.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel within 14 days of enrolling for a full refund, provided you have not viewed more than module 0 and module 1. No questions asked, no hoops to jump through.
Is this financial advice?
No. SatoShe Bitcoin Foundations is purely educational. It is designed to help you understand Bitcoin and develop your own view. It does not constitute financial, investment or legal advice.
What if I am still sceptical about Bitcoin?
That is completely fine. The goal of this programme is not to convince you of anything. The goal is to give you a clear understanding of the subject so that you can form your own opinion. Many participants enrol precisely because they want to examine the subject critically.
I feel very late to Bitcoin. Does it still make sense now?
Many participants feel exactly that way at the start. This programme is not about catching up. It is about understanding a subject that will shape financial conversations for decades to come. Understanding the system matters far more than timing.
Is this programme suitable for women who already work in finance?
Yes. Many participants work in banking, in law firms or in wealth management. The programme looks at Bitcoin beyond the regulatory perspective and includes the monetary theory, the macroeconomic context and the philosophical foundations that classical finance training rarely covers.