Overview
This course on the Entrepreneurial Mindset and Startup Skills develops innovative thinking, opportunity recognition, and practical business abilities. It trains participants to generate and validate ideas, design business models, and grasp the financial, marketing, and operational facets of startups. Emphasizing creativity, risk-taking, resilience, and problem-solving, it fosters a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Through experiential learning, case studies, and projects, learners build confidence to effectively launch and manage ventures. Overall, the program boosts employability, promotes self-reliance, and prepares individuals to drive economic growth with sustainable, scalable business solutions.
Our Trainers
CS Dr Dipti Sharma
CS Dr. Dipti Sharma
A seasoned academician and industry professional with over a decade of experience in Law, Finance, and Management, Dr. Dipti Sharma holds a Ph.D. in management and is a qualified company secretary. Her research expertise lies in Digital and Financial Literacy and investment behavior, with multiple publications in reputed journals. She has taught at prestigious institutions including Jaipuria Institute of Management, NMIMS, DAVV, Prestige, and ICSI, and has also served in corporate roles at NSDL, Hindalco, Aditya Birla Group, among others. Known for bridging academic theory with industry practice, she is a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and examination expert.
Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Meaning, importance, and types of entrepreneurship
- Role of startups in economic development
- Traits of successful entrepreneurs
Activity: Self-assessment of entrepreneurial traits
Day 2: Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
- Creativity and opportunity recognition
- Risk-taking and resilience
Activity: Case discussion on successful startups
Day 3: Idea Generation and Validation
- Techniques for idea generation (brainstorming, SCAMPER)
- Identifying market gaps
- Concept validation and feasibility
Activity: Generate and present 2 startup ideas
Day 4: Business Model Development
- Introduction to Business Model Canvas (BMC)
- Value proposition design
- Customer segments and channels
Activity: Create a basic BMC
Day 5: Market Research and Customer Discovery
- Primary and secondary research
- Understanding customer needs
- Competitor analysis
Activity: Conduct mini market survey
Day 6: Startup Planning and Strategy
- Business plan essentials
- Vision, mission, and objectives
- Competitive strategies
Activity: Draft a startup plan outline
Day 7: Financial Basics for Startups
- Costing, pricing, and budgeting
- Sources of finance (bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capital)
- Break-even analysis
Activity: Simple financial plan preparation
Day 8: Legal and Operational Aspects
- Forms of business ownership
- Registration and compliance basics
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Activity: Identify legal structure for startup idea
Day 9: Marketing and Pitching Skills
- Branding and digital marketing basics
- Sales strategies
- Pitch deck preparation
Activity: Create and present a pitch
Day 10: Startup Launch and Growth
- Scaling strategies
- Challenges faced by startups
- Failure management and learning
Activity: Final startup presentation and quiz
Outcomes
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and identify business opportunities
- Create and validate viable business ideas
- Design a business model and draft a basic startup plan
- Understand key financial, legal, and marketing aspects of startups
- Present and pitch a startup idea effectively with confidence
