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Entrepreneurial Mindset and startup skills

This course develops the ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and take calculated risks essential for entrepreneurial success. It equips learners with practical startup skills such as idea validation, business model development, innovation, financial planning, and pitching. The course fosters problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience, enabling individuals to transform ideas into viable business ventures in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Duration

2 Weeks

Skill Level

Moderate

Starts From:

2026-07-27

Category

Skill Developement

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.


Outcomes

  1. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and identify business opportunities
  2. Create and validate viable business ideas
  3. Design a business model and draft a basic startup plan
  4. Understand key financial, legal, and marketing aspects of startups
  5. Present and pitch a startup idea effectively with confidence

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


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.
Prof. Gunjali Trivedi
she is an academician with *15 years of experience* in teaching, research, and academic administration. My expertise lies in *Finance and Management, with specialization in **Financial Markets & Services, Investment Management, Banking & Financial Services, Mutual Funds, Merchant Banking, and FinTech & Digital Finance*. she is also the *author of the book *Financial Markets and Services**, reflecting my commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of finance. I have actively contributed to curriculum development, student mentoring, research, and various academic leadership roles. My teaching approach emphasizes bridging theoretical concepts with practical, industry-oriented applications to prepare students for dynamic financial careers.
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Jha
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor at Medi-Caps University, Indore. A Ph.D. in Management and UGC-NET qualified academician, he has over six years of teaching and industry experience. His areas of expertise include Marketing, Research Methodology, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Business Analytics. He has published research in reputed journals, presented papers at national and international conferences, and actively contributes to academic research and professional development.
Dr. Shilpa Saxena Raghuwanshi
Dr. Shilpa Saxena Raghuwanshi has about 18 years of experience in teaching, research and training in a distinguished manner. Distinction in initiating and implementing innovative streamlining the mana management of organizations geared towards improving the quality. Handling Handling tough tasks for smooth running organization is an utmost capability. Endowed with a positive outlook along with the virtues of patience and listening. Exhibiting excellence in motivating team with sound communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. She has done her Ph.D. in Management and MBA(Marketing & Finance), MA (English Lit.). She valued herself with 20 research papers, I patent, 1 copyright. A textbook on Consumer Behaviour authored by her. Her specialized field is Marketing in Management faculty. She has certified in Certificate Course in Digital Marketing from MICA, Ahmedabad. Her specialised subjects are Consumer Behaviour, CRM, Social Media Marketing and many more in the same field.

Contact

Name: Samyak Jain

Mobile No: 7974795522

Email: [email protected]


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