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Startup 101

6 modules · ~18 hours

The ground floor of building a company: finding a real problem, testing it cheaply, and turning an idea into something people pay for.

FormatSelf-paced video + live circle sessions
Length6 modules · ~18 hours
ForStudents & first-time founders
CertificateOn completion

What you’ll be able to do

01Pressure-test an idea against real customer problems
02Run cheap validation experiments before writing code
03Size a market with numbers you can defend
04Plan a first MVP and a one-page business model
05Set up co-founder equity and company basics correctly
06Know when you’re ready for an incubator or angel round

Curriculum · 6 modules

M01

Founder mindset & problem discovery

  • Problems worth solving
  • Customer interviews that avoid false positives
  • Writing a sharp problem statement
M02

Validation on a budget

  • Landing-page and concierge tests
  • Signals vs vanity metrics
  • Kill, pivot or persist
M03

Market sizing & business model

  • TAM, SAM and SOM from the bottom up
  • Unit economics basics
  • The one-page business model
M04

From idea to MVP

  • Scoping the smallest useful product
  • No-code and low-cost build routes
  • Getting your first 10 users
M05

Team, equity & company basics

  • Co-founder fit and vesting
  • Company formation in India
  • Startup India recognition
M06

Pitching & next steps

  • The 10-slide story
  • Incubators, grants and angels
  • Applying to Campital Connect

Who it’s for

  • Engineering, design and management students
  • Anyone with an idea and no startup experience
  • Early employees who want to understand how startups work

Course FAQ

Do I need an idea before I start?
No. Module 1 shows you how to find problems worth solving.
How is it delivered?
Short self-paced videos and worksheets, plus live sessions inside Startup Circles.
Is there a certificate?
Yes, a certificate of completion from accred.club.

Startup 101.

Launch price ₹99. Included free with Startup Circles.