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Live online workshop series

WEN Think Startup

A series of 14-hour experiential and interactive online sessions to introduce the exciting world of entrepreneurship to you.

Each power-packed session throws a spotlight on core entrepreneurship concepts, real-life case studies, interviews with successful founders, and practical tools/frameworks to aid in this journey.

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Network with experts and peers. Build your dream startup. With the WEN Think Startup Series.

WEN Think Startup

Who is Eligible?

Any student or professional keen to learn about startups/ entrepreneurship or is thinking of launching their startup. Even if you do not wish to launch your own startup yet, the Series is helpful for those who wish to develop an entrepreneurial bent of mind.

WEN Think Startup

Program Structure

A two-part series with overlap:
- Introductory – 4 workshops
- Intermediate – 5 workshops
14-hrs of live interactive online sessions
Included in each session: Fireside discussions with founders, entrepreneur case stories, and concepts
Participants will be supported between the session with online/in-person mentoring and tools
Each session is designed to simulate the experience of being in a startup journey

WEN Think Startup

Weekly Modules

9 workshops cover the Think Startup Workshop Series.

Introductory Workshop

1. The exciting world of startups: an introduction

Understand the current buzz about startups and funding. Learn about the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how startups (particularly those from campuses) are supported.

Introductory Workshop

2. Discovering the Entrepreneurial Leader in you

Entrepreneurship is an exciting and rewarding journey that comes with its set of challenges. Which frameworks can be your guide in this journey? Appreciate the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

Introductory / Intermediate Workshop

3. Ideas that change the world: find exciting startup ideas

Develop curiosity toward the world around you to observe problems as opportunities. Generate startup ideas and evaluate them based on market and personal fit.

Introductory / Intermediate Workshop

4. Startup Opportunity Validation: Are you solving problems worth solving?

Differentiate 'great sounding ideas' from those that may be 'real opportunities' Validate problems with the right set of customers by ‘getting out of the building’.

Intermediate Workshop

5. Building a product or service that customers love

Avoid the ‘developing solutions in isolation’ mindset by understanding the power of prototypes/MVP. Validate an early version of your product/service with customers.

Intermediate Workshop

6. Business Models that help build viable startups

Learn about business models that help build viable and investable startups. Evaluate your venture’s building blocks from the customer and market perspectives.

Intermediate Workshop

7. Building the ‘A-Team’ for your Startup

Understand what a good startup team should have and why the right team is a critical element of success. Learn about finding co-founders with complementary capabilities. Do’s and Don’t of working with your roommate.

Intermediate Workshop

8. Taking your startup to the market: The big launch

Understand that a launch is much more than the product hitting the market. Learn about Alpha/Beta/Stealth modes of launching and having reliable metrics for a successful launch.

Intermediate Workshop

9. Securing funding for your Startup

Bootstrapping to first funding - how to estimate when and how much money you will need. Preparing a compelling pitch, and an attractive case for investors.

WEN Think Startup

What will you get?

A Certificate of Completion
A practical view on starting-up/entrepreneurship
Ability to navigate your entrepreneurial journey from an early idea to a startup
Learn from top-notch startup coaches and successful entrepreneurs
Access to rich learning resources, ecosystem mentors, and pitching support (to qualifying participants)

WEN Think Startup

Program Structure

A two-part series with overlap:
- Introductory – 4 workshops
- Intermediate – 5 workshops
14-hrs of live interactive online sessions
Included in each session: Fireside discussions with founders, entrepreneur case stories, and concepts
Participants will be supported between the session with online/in-person mentoring and tools
Each session is designed to simulate the experience of being on a startup journey

Live online workshop series

WEN Think Startup

WEN Think Startup

Who is Eligible?

WEN Think Startup

Program Structure

WEN Think Startup

Weekly Modules

9 workshops cover the Think Startup Workshop Series.

WEN Think Startup

What will you get?

WEN Think Startup

Program Structure

WEN Think Startup

Our Facilitators

Ajay Batra

Dr. Vinod Shastri

Raj Bhat

Pratapaditya Chakravarty

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Which one best defines you?

If you have a validated idea, then you can apply to the NEN IGNITE program

Years of Experience

Are you looking to fine-tune strategy, organization & performance to get seed capital? You can apply to the WE Liftoff program

If you have a well-developed MVP, a small team and demonstrated customer traction, then check-out your full eligibility for the WE VFT program here

If you have a validated idea, then you can apply to the NEN IGNITE program

Are you looking to fine-tune strategy, organization & performance to get seed capital? You can apply to the WE Liftoff program.

Here is what we mean by a Validated Idea: