Executive Development Program in Entrepreneurship Launchpad Batch-1

• Getting into the Founder’s Mindset

·         Exploring the entrepreneurial path: transforming ideas into meaningful impact

·         Navigating uncertainty with resilience and strategic risk-taking

·         Strengthening emotional intelligence and inner tenacity

·         Adopting a growth mindset and turning setbacks into learning opportunities

·         Leadership styles for founders: leading with vision and agility.

• Problem-Solving & Idea Discovery

·         Identifying real-world problems worth solving.

·         Exploring creative ideation methods like design thinking, SCAMPER, blue ocean strategy etc.

·         Engaging in customer discovery to validate market demand

·         Charting customer pain points, building personas, and mapping user journeys

·         Assessing the viability, growth potential, and appeal of your idea

·         Applying lean startup tactics for fast, feedback-driven iterations

• Leveraging AI for Smarter Startups

·         Understand the strategic value of AI in the startup ecosystem.

·         Explore no-code/low-code AI platforms for rapid prototyping and implementation.

·         Learn to automate key business functions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

·         Use AI tools for market research, forecasting, and competitive intelligence.

·         Build data-driven, personalized products that enhance customer engagement.

• Prototyping, Building & Product-Market Fit

·         Minimum Viable Product: what, why, and how.

·         Wireframing, prototyping tools, and rapid development.

·         Running usability tests and gathering early feedback.

·         Pivoting or persevering: learning from product iterations.

• Marketing, Traction & Brand Building

·         Defining target audiences and channels for outreach.

·         Building a go-to-market strategy (GTM).

·         Leveraging content, social media, and influencer marketing.

·         Growth hacking techniques for traction.

·         Tracking key performance indicators.

• Business Models, Money & Fundraising

·         Choosing the right business model (freemium, SaaS, marketplace, etc.) and         business model innovation techniques.

·         Understand unit economics, pricing, and financial viability.

·         Build robust financial projections and manage runway effectively.

·         Explore the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus external funding.

·         Gain insight into the fundraising lifecycle and investor expectations.

·         Create compelling pitch decks and master the art of investor communication.

•  Scaling, Teams & Demo Day

·         Building high-performance startup teams and culture.

·         Hiring for attitude and upskilling for performance.

·         Creating scalable systems and processes.

·         Managing growth, delegation, and operational complexity.

·         Legal essentials: IP, compliance, contracts, and governance.

·              Preparing for Demo Day: pitching with clarity and confidence.