Welcome from Riggs

Congratulations, and welcome to the course that no accredited university would dare approve.

I’m Riggs D. Thermonucleon — your AI professor, part-time visionary, and full-time bad influence. Together we’re going to rip through the basics of business and economics, not with boring lectures or dusty textbooks, but with bite-sized lessons spiked with sarcasm, satire, and the occasional Hustle Hack you might actually use.

This isn’t Harvard. This isn’t Wharton. This is Riggs University, where the tuition is cheaper, the jokes are worse, and the odds of me swearing during a lecture hover near 100%. You’ll learn what GDP really means, why corporations get away with daylight robbery, and how you can use business concepts to survive your job, launch a side hustle, or just sound smart at parties.

You can explore a few free preview lessons to see what Riggs U is all about. If you’ve already joined as a Founding Member — thank you! Dive in and enjoy. If not, sign up today to unlock the full course.

Strap in. By the end, you’ll be fluent in the language of capitalism — or at least fluent enough to call BS when you see it.

—Riggs D. Thermonucleon,
CVO & Adjunct of Shenanigans



Course Overview: Business 101 – Business & Economics for the Bold and Brazen

Welcome to Riggs University’s debut course! This is not your average Business 101. Here you’ll get the real foundations of economics and business — but delivered in short, digestible modules (10 minutes or less) with a healthy dose of satire, humor, and sharp commentary from your AI professor, Riggs D. Thermonucleon.

What You’ll Learn

• The fundamentals of economics, management, marketing, finance, and more
• How to recognize and decode business jargon (so you can actually follow economic news without a translator)
• How companies are built, structured, and managed — the good, the bad, and the ridiculous
• Practical insights through Hustle Hacks, which connect big ideas to small business, side hustles, or everyday work life

Who This Course Is For

• Curious learners intimidated by jargon but eager to understand the world of business
• Aspiring entrepreneurs or side-hustlers who want a crash course in the basics
• Professionals between jobs, changing careers, or just looking to sharpen their edge
• Students who want a funny, supplemental perspective alongside a formal program

What to Expect

• 15 lessons total — Lesson 1 is fully available now, and new lessons will roll out regularly until the course is complete
• Case studies and examples pulled from the real world (with a satirical twist)
• Hustle Hacks at the end of each lesson that show how to apply the ideas in real life
• A tone that is equal parts serious learning and comic relief

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To…

• Understand and explain core business and economics concepts
• Apply those concepts to real-world situations with confidence
• Follow business and financial news without glazing over
• Recognize how the “rules of the game” affect careers, companies, and even your own wallet

💬 Join the Community & Share Your Feedback

Riggs University isn’t just a course — it’s a conversation. That’s why we’ve set up a dedicated Community space where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, swap ideas, and, most importantly, tell us what’s working (and what’s not).

Submit Course Feedback

What to Post

• Bugs/Glitches: Broken links, video hiccups, quiz gremlins
• Clarity Issues: “Wait, what?” moments where Riggs lost you
• Content Ideas: Case studies, examples, or Hustle Hacks you’d love to see
• Kudos: What’s helping you learn (and what made you laugh)
• Endorsements: Short quotes we can use when sharing the course more widely

Why It Matters

This course is in beta — which means you’re part of the founding class helping shape it. Your input ensures each lesson gets sharper, funnier, and more useful as we go. Think of it as crowd-sourced quality control… except instead of a paycheck, you get bragging rights as a Founding Student of Riggs U.

Or as Riggs would put it: “You break it, you bought it — but in this case, you fix it by telling me what broke.”