Entrepreneurial Mindset and Methods
Module 1 | Dealing With Uncertainity
Where do Ideas Come from?
Entrepreneurial ideas emerge from observing problems, leveraging personal skills, and adapting to...
Who is an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is not confined to a specific personality type, age, or background. Through dive...
Anyone can be an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship involves creating future goods/services through opportunity discovery, evaluatio...
Principles of Effectuation
Effectuation is a decision-making framework used by entrepreneurs to navigate uncertainty. Unlike...
Additional Resources
Expert Insights This section profiles three entrepreneurs—Achintya Krishna, Mayank Nagori, and Pa...
Module 2 | Opportunity Evaluation
Idea & Opportunity Evaluation
IDEA EVALUATION Core Purpose: Assess initial concepts for viability, appeal, and problem-solving ...
Market Opportunity Navigator
Core Framework: The 2×2 Grid Evaluates ideas based on Potential (economic/social impact) vs. Chal...
Expert Insights & Summary
Expert Insights Achintya Krishna on Opportunity Evaluation Began with sports video drills for g...
Module 3 | The Lean Toolkit
Introduction to Lean Toolkit
In this module we focus on the Lean method as a way to move an idea towards a viable venture. Key...
The Traditional method vs. Lean method of entrepreneurship
Here in this section we outline the core differences between conventional entrepreneurial approac...
Milestones in the venture building process
In this section we outline key stages entrepreneurs go through when applying the Lean method to b...
How to populate a lean canvas?
In this section we study the process of filling out a Lean Canvas, a succinct business plan tool....
Hypothesis testing and MVP
In this section, we understand how to move from a filled Lean Canvas to validating a venture idea...
A summary of lean toolkit and its limits
In this section, we summarize the core principles of the Lean toolkit and discusses its limitatio...
Lean Canvas Exercise
In this exercise, we review two sample Lean Canvases for hypothetical ventures: Arithra's smart h...
Customer interview protocol
Here in this section, we emphasize the critical role of customer interviews in validating assumpt...
Hypotheses testing and MVP
In this section we discuss the transition to designing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) after compl...
Minimum Viable Product - Lean Canvas Exercise
In this module, we delve into the creation and testing of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for vali...
Module 4 | Meesho Case Study
Introduction to the case method
In this section we will introduce the concept of decision-making, particularly in entrepreneurial...
The case method explained
In this section describes the structure of a typical business case and highlights important consi...
Learning using the case method
In this section, we understand how to maximize learning from the case method through effective pr...
Getting started with and discussion of part A of the case
In this section we initiate a multi-part case study on "Fashnear" to practice decision-making usi...
Discussion on the Lean Canvas for 'Fashnear' and problem-solution-fit
In this section, we review hypothetical Lean Canvases for Fashnear and assesses whether the ventu...
Discussion on Lean Canvas and product market fit for 'Merishop'
Here, in this section we analyze the Lean Canvas of the pivoted venture, Merishop (the backstory ...
Discussion on lean canvas and product-market-fit for 'Meesho'
In this section, we focus on creating a Lean Canvas for Meesho after its second pivot and then di...
'Meesho' venture building journey, along with insights from Vidit and Sanjeev, founders of 'Meesho'
In this section we summarize the key lessons from Meesho's entrepreneurial journey, including per...
Important Questions
Module 1
1. Explain the three primary sources of entrepreneurial ideas with examples. Problems/Needs in ...
Module 2
Question 1: What is the Market Opportunity Navigator and how does it help in decision-making? Ans...
Module 3
Below are important questions and their answers from module 3 elaborating on the Lean method of e...
Module 4
Below are important questions and their answers from module 4, focusing on decision-making, the c...
Module 5 | Rent the Runway Case Study
Rent the Runway - A case study
Introduction to the Case Study The "Rent the Runway" case builds upon the concepts introduced in ...
Testing the hypothesis for Rent-the-Runway
Initial Lean Canvas and Validation Attempt (Part A) Initially, Rent the Runway's lean canvas iden...
Reflecting on The Rent-the-Runway journey
Post-MVP: Beta Launch and Learning After successfully validating their core assumptions through v...
Final thoughts on Rent-the-runway journey
Post-MVP: Beta Launch and Learning After successfully validating their core assumptions through v...
Module 6 | Equity and Team Dynamics
Introduction to Equity
What is Equity? Equity, in simple terms, represents an ownership stake in a company. It signifies...
Importance of Equity
Why Equity is Important Equity is a crucial element for several reasons, particularly in the cont...
Equity Negotiation
The Equity Negotiation Between Kiran and Madhu Here we present a role-play scenario between two c...
Ways to Split Equity
Approaches to Splitting Equity There are two main schools of thought regarding equity splits amon...
Founder and investor insights
Sources of Founder Conflicts Beyond Equity Split Founder conflicts are a significant reason for s...
Module 7 | Mobilising Resources : Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Introduction to Venture Capital Venture capital is a highly discussed and often sought-after topi...
Venture Capitals raising money : How?
How Venture Capital Firms Raise Money Venture Capital firms raise money by establishing venture c...
Role of Venture Capital in the Business World
The Role of Venture Capital Venture capitalists (VCs) act as intermediaries between large institu...
Investment Thesis and Life Cycle
VC Investment Thesis Many VC firms operate with a defined investment thesis. This thesis outlines...
Return on VC Investments
The VC Investment Process The VC investment process typically unfolds in three main stages: Pre...
Deal sourcing and Evaluation
Valuation in Early Stage Ventures What is Valuation? Valuation refers to two things: The value ...
Module 8 | Mobilising Resources : Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping : A brief
Introduction to Bootstrapping A common misconception in the entrepreneurial world is that success...
"Sharky" Board game activity
Launching the "Sharky" Board Game: Key Activities Before diving into negotiations, it's essential...
Bootstrapping : Key Learnings
Introduction to Bootstrapping A common misconception in the entrepreneurial world is that success...