Detailed Syllabus & Hourly Breakdown

Hour 1: Problem Identification & Ideation

• How to spot real-world problems worth solving.
• Brainstorming frameworks and assessing market demand.
• Activity: "The 10-Minute Ideation Sprint" where groups identify a campus-specific problem.

Hour 2: The Lean Startup Framework & MVP

• What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? Building fast and failing cheap.
• Understanding the Business Model Canvas (Value proposition, revenue streams, customer segments).

Hour 3: Pitching and Funding Basics

• The anatomy of a winning 3-minute pitch deck.
• Bootstrapping vs. Angel Investors vs. Venture Capital (VC).
• Activity: Mock Shark Tank pitch session using the MVPs generated in Hour 1.

Objective

Demystifying the startup ecosystem and instilling an entrepreneurial mindset.