Students will be assigned real-world tasks or projects, giving them a taste of professional project management. They will work with cross-functional teams, set timelines, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Additionally, they will encounter challenges requiring problem-solving and innovation, teaching them to think critically under pressure.

Interacting with peers, managers, and clients gives students a chance to polish their professional communication skills. They will learn how to deliver impactful presentations, write professional emails, and negotiate effectively. Building relationships with mentors and colleagues also provides networking opportunities that can prove invaluable later.

In the final phase, students will observe how corporate strategies are designed and implemented. They will analyze market trends, study competitor strategies, and understand how data-driven insights influence decisions. Exposure to financial planning, operational strategies, and customer acquisition techniques rounds out their learning.

Students will get a comprehensive orientation about the startup's mission, vision, and objectives, gaining clarity on its target audience and the problem it aims to solve.

Participate in brainstorming sessions, understand team dynamics, and learn about the roles and responsibilities of key members in an early-stage startup.

Learn how startups conduct competitive analysis, identify market gaps, and gather insights to shape their value proposition.

Understand the principles of building, measuring, and learning cycles that drive the agile approach of early-stage startups.

Collaborate with team to refine ideas, validate them with potential customers, and align them with market needs.

Work on developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with hands-on exposure to design tools and user testing methodologies.

Analyze feedback from test users, identify patterns, and work on improving the product iteratively.

Learn the basics of creating scalable solutions, ensuring that the product can handle future growth and increased demand.

Dive into the startup's branding strategy and understand how it positions itself uniquely in the market.

Experiment with cost-effective marketing strategies such as content creation, social media outreach, and referral programs.

Learn techniques to nurture relationships with early adopters and convert them into loyal customers.

Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), track metrics, and prepare concise reports for stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

In this stage, students are exposed to boardroom meetings, strategy sessions, and long-term vision planning discussions. They learn how to evaluate market opportunities, assess risks, and create data-driven strategies that align with organizational goals.

Students delve into the operational side of running a business, shadowing their mentors as they manage budgets, oversee project execution, and resolve operational challenges. They learn how leaders prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure teams stay aligned with organizational goals.

In the final stage, students accompany founders or CXOs during investor meetings, partner negotiations, and client interactions. They observe how leaders pitch ideas, build trust, and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with stakeholders.