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Maven Course Creator (Cohort-Based)
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Maven Course Creator (Cohort-Based)

~$20,000 per cohort (average; official figure)educationFree Course Accelerator to launch first cohort
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Maven is a cohort-based course platform where experts teach live, structured programs to professional audiences instead of selling only self-paced lessons. Payout runs ~$20,000 per cohort (average; official figure) — open to all, no follower minimum. Beginners typically earn COULDNT_CONFIRM, scaling to COULDNT_CONFIRM for top creators. Available worldwide (Stripe-supported countries for payouts).

Earnings

~$20,000 per cohort (average; official figure)

Access

open

Availability

worldwide (Stripe-supported countries for payouts)

Last verified

Jun 16, 2026

Overview

Maven is a cohort-based course platform where experts teach live, structured programs to professional audiences instead of selling only self-paced lessons. Maven coined the concept of cohort-based courses and has helped new instructors earn millions in revenue. Over 15,000 students have taken Maven courses, and instructors have earned $14m to date, with instructors earning ~$20,000 per cohort on average. Creators keep 90% of course revenue (minus Stripe fees) and own their content and IP. The free Maven Course Accelerator — taught by co-founder Wes Kao and marketing lead Rachel Cai — helps new instructors ship a course in about two weeks. It's best for operators, founders, and specialists who can guide small groups through a high-value, outcome-driven transformation.

💡 Insider tip

Maven's edge is live, cohort-based teaching — you're selling a guided experience, not a video library. Use the free Course Accelerator to build and launch (instructors have shipped courses in ~2 weeks), and remember you keep 90% of revenue minus Stripe fees with no upfront cost.

Earnings Breakdown

What you can earn
Starting outCOULDNT_CONFIRM
Growing~$20,000/cohort (Maven's stated average across instructors)
EstablishedCOULDNT_CONFIRM

Payout Model

When you start earning on Maven, you keep 90% of your course revenue minus Stripe transaction fees. Maven only makes money when you do, and you own your content and intellectual property. No upfront cost to start.

Requirements

Operator/expert with real-world experience to teach (Maven targets operators 'too busy being heads-down within their organizations')
Cohort-based, live course format (Maven coined the cohort-based course category)
Stripe account for payouts (earnings are paid via Stripe)
Complete the free Maven Course Accelerator to build and ship your course
No stated minimum follower count

Common reasons for rejection

No clear expertise or real-world operator experience to teach from
Stripe not available for payouts in your country
Content that violates Maven's policies

Program at a Glance

PlatformMaven
Categoryeducation
How to applyopen
Last verifiedJun 16, 2026

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