What You Will Learn:
Module 1 - Validating The Value Proposition
Ensure your solution addresses a real, urgent problem that customers are willing to pay for.
Module 2 - Validating The Product Demand
Test whether customers actively want your product and are showing early signs of adoption.
Module 3 - Validating The Market
Confirm that the market is large, growing, and financially attractive for venture-scale outcomes.
Module 4 - Defensibility & Competitive Moats
Identify what makes your startup hard to copy and capable of sustaining long-term competitive advantage.
Meet Your Mentor
Nagendra Karthik
Startup Mentor | Finance Expert
With 16+ years of experience across finance, policy, business strategy, and startup mentoring, Karthik has guided startups on fundraising strategy, pricing models, and investor positioning.
An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and associated with the Business Leadership Program (BLP) at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), he brings a practical, investor-focused approach to helping founders understand what truly makes a startup fundraise-ready.
Who Is This Workshop For?
For early-stage founders preparing to raise their first round. Whether you’re building your MVP, gaining traction, or getting ready to pitch. Gain the clarity, tools, and confidence to raise funds the right way.
Listen To Our Community
Tejas Jadhav
“Everything was explained in simple language, which made it easy to follow even as a first-time founder.”
Shreeaansh Snigdh
“The frameworks were simple and practical. I could apply them immediately.”
Misba Shah
““I now have a clear roadmap on what to work on next instead of feeling confused.”
Vivek Rajalingam
“Highly recommended for anyone at the idea stage who wants clarity before building.”
Karthikeya
“This workshop helped me clearly decide whether to move forward or pivot my idea.”
Simran Khandelwal
“The mentorship gave me honest feedback I wasn’t getting anywhere else.”