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Entrepreneurship
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India's premier structured Proto-Pitch Program for students in Class 8-12. Master business fundamentals, validate real models, and pitch to active founders.

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The Architecture

How It Works

A rigorous, interactive framework designed to turn raw curiosity into deployable business strategies.

Inviting Class 8-12

No startup idea needed. We help students discover one.

Live | Online | Interactive

Weekend expert-led classes with mid-week doubt clearing sessions.

5 Weeks | 35 Hours

30 hours of immersive learning + 5 hours of mid-week doubt clearing.

1 Year Access

Recordings available for revision, missed sessions, and continued learning.

Learning Resources

20 structured modules, templates, and frameworks to build a startup idea.

Curriculum

5-Week Learning Plan

Intensive week-by-week sprint mapping the complete founder journey.

Week 1

Ideation

Discover opportunities and unleash your creative potential.

Outputs: Idea Pad | Opportunity Map

S1 Who is an Entrepreneur?

Exploring entrepreneurship through real-life Indian case studies.

S2 Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Embracing uncertainty and failure — developing key mindset traits.

S3 Spotting Opportunities Around Us

Turning everyday problems into business opportunities.

S4 Ideation Techniques & Idea Pad

Unlocking creativity with structured ideation techniques.

Week 2

Validation

Test, refine, and select your winning business idea.

Outputs: 60-Second Pitch | Opportunity Map

S5 Evaluating Ideas & Choosing One

Using DFV and Six Thinking Hats to select the best idea.

S6 Finalizing with a 60-Second Pitch

Crafting a clear and confident elevator pitch.

S7 Design Thinking & Prototyping

Building low-fidelity prototypes and gathering feedback.

S8 Understanding Market & Competition

Market sizing and competitor analysis.

Week 3

Strategy

Build your business model and define your unique value.

Outputs: Business Model Canvas | CVP Statement

S9 Customer Research & Interviews

Real customer conversations to validate assumptions.

S10 Understanding Business Models

Exploring 10 business models and choosing the right fit.

S11 Design Business Model

Mapping your complete business strategy.

S12 Core Value Proposition

Defining what makes your solution unique and compelling.

Week 4

Execution

Create your brand identity and go-to-market plan.

Outputs: Brand Kit | GTM Plan | Road Map

S13 Branding Basics

Real customer conversations to validate assumptions.

S14 Marketing & Go-To-Market

Designing a GTM plan with realistic channels.

S15 Startup Roadmap

Planning the next 12/24 weeks with MoSCoW method.

S16 Operating Plan

Mapping day-to-day operations and responsibilities.

Week 5

Financials & Pitch Day

Master the numbers and pitch to real investors.

Outputs: Financial Model | Investor Pitch Deck

S17 Revenue Model

Designing pricing and sustainable revenue streams.

S18 Costs & Unit Economics

Cost modeling, break-even, and financial viability.

S19 Cash Flow & Funding Basics

Cash flow, runway, and funding options.

S20 Final Pitch & Pitch Day

Present to a jury of real investors and get feedback!

Credentials You Earn

Walk Away With Real Recognition

A prestigious certificate that validates your entrepreneurial journey - perfect for college applications, internships, and standing out from the crowd.

Economic Times Certificate - Digital + Physical

Recognized by leading institutions
Adds credibility to your profile
Shareable on social media

Project and Pitch Showcased on The Economic Times Platform

Every student project and startup pitch will be showcased on The Economic Times platform, giving early national visibility.

Dedicated project showcase link
National media exposure
Stronger college applications

Up to ₹5 Lakh National Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to the most promising young entrepreneurs based on merit and final evaluation.

Total scholarship fund of upto ₹5 Lakh (FY 2027)
Trophy & national recognition for top winners
Awards distributed at jury discretion

Pitch Your Idea at the Prestigious ET Soonicorn Summit

Top student ideas will get the opportunity to present their startup concepts at the summit.

Pitch your startup idea on a national platform
Receive feedback from founders, investors & CXOs
Experience the real startup ecosystem firsthand

Frameworks

The Tools We Teach,
The Skills They Build

Professional-grade methodologies deployed by Silicon Valley operators.

Creativity & Ideation

SCAMPER A creative thinking technique to transform existing ideas into innovative solutions.

Idea Dating Rapid idea pairing to discover unexpected combinations & opportunities.

Idea Funnel Systematic filtering to prioritize the most viable concepts.

MoSCoW Prioritization framework to focus on must-haves vs nice-to-haves.

Problem Solving

DFV Framework Evaluate ideas based on Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability.

Six Thinking Hats Structured approach to analyze problems from multiple perspectives.

Design Thinking Human-centered methodology for creative problem solving.

Brand-Kit Build a cohesive visual identity that resonates with your audience.

Customer & Market

Jobs To Be Done Understand what customers truly need to accomplish.

AGILE Framework Iterative approach to build and adapt quickly based on feedback.

Competitor Analysis Map the competitive landscape to find your unique advantage.

Research Interviews Extract deep insights directly from your target users.

Strategy & Planning

CVP Canvas Define your Customer Value Proposition with clarity.

Business Model Design Structure how your venture creates and captures value.

Blue Ocean Strategy Create uncontested market space instead of competing head-on.

Go-To-Market Plan Strategic roadmap to launch and scale your product.

Financial Acumen

Revenue Modelling Project your income streams and growth trajectory.

Cost Modelling Understand and optimize your expense structure.

Unit Economics Measure profitability at the individual transaction level.

Cash Flow & Runway Manage money movement to ensure business survival.

Communication

Story-telling Craft compelling narratives that connect emotionally.

Impactful Pitching Deliver presentations that inspire action and investment.

60-Second Pitch Master the art of the concise elevator pitch.

Network

Meet Program Directors

Direct access to operators who have built, scaled, and exited real companies.

Shivani Singh Kapoor

Co-Founder · ThinkStartup Learning

Sanjeeva Shivesh