Gate 1 : Ideation and the Founders Team 

Gate Overview

This Gate focuses on ideation, developing a mission-driven business concept, and forming an effective founding team. Participants will learn methods for brainstorming, refining ideas, assessing market needs, and building a collaborative team with diverse skills. Through practical exercises, students will create a portfolio showcasing their entrepreneurial mindset and strategies for addressing real-world problems 

Gate Structure 

The Gate is divided into several Keys ( Themes), each focusing on a specific aspect of entrepreneurship. Each Key includes readings, discussions, practical assignments, and business-related deliverables. 

Themes you will cover

  • Key 1 : Ideation: from Passion to Brainstorming Problems to Solve

    Key 3 : Build a Founders Team

    Key 3: Sifting Out Good Ideas from Bad

    Key 4 : Raison d’être of the Business

Applications and Assessments

The programme emphasises the practical application of each concept through various exercises to be performed both independently and in groups. These activities provide learners with opportunities to grasp the concepts and develop their skills

What do you get from it? 

  • Identify and refine a meaningful problem or opportunity based on passion and market need.

  • Develop and apply a structured approach to brainstorming and idea validation.

  • Form and manage a founding team with diverse skills for effective collaboration.

  • Create and deliver a compelling Raison d’être of a new company

  • Reflect on their entrepreneurial process and build resilience through iterative learning.

  • Learn a structured approach to presenting a new business concept

Delivery System

  • Concept Notes

  • Applications Exercises of each Theme

  • Videos Explaining Each Concept by Experts and Entrepreneurs

  • Webinars to discuss the themes with students

  • Thematic Interactive Discussion with the Learners

  • Peer Evaluation

  • Mentorship Session

  • Virtual Class

  • Assessments

What is Required From You 

The Gate is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of entrepreneurship. Each module includes readings, discussions, practical assignments, and assessments. 

Certificate and Badges

Students are awarded a certificate upon completion of the gates. They also receive badges upon completing application related to a specific skill set 

Badge 1: Idea Generator

Badge 2: Team Builder

SKILLS

  • Problem identification

  • Market pull vs tech push

  • Idea generation

  • Idea filtering

  • Problem statement design

  • Founding team formation

  • Team charter creation

  • Raison d’être articulation

  • 30–60s pitch creation

  • Ideas journal keeping

USE SKILLS

  • Spotting real-world problems to build a business around

  • Choosing between solving market needs and using new technology

  • Creating multiple startup ideas from scratch

  • Selecting the most viable, impactful ideas to pursue

  • Structuring and presenting a clear problem definition (Problem Canvas)

  • Assembling a team with complementary roles (Hacker, Hustler, Hipster)

  • Defining team roles, goals, and shared values

  • Crafting a purpose-driven mission for a new venture

  • Presenting a startup idea clearly and persuasively

  • Documenting problems, ideas, and reflections over time

Delivery Platform

The Gate is delivered through our online platform, Entreprenerds Space. Delegates can access the platform via their mobile app, allowing them to participate in the program on the go, even offline.

How we support you 

We will provide support throughout your learning experience. Your learning Success manager will be available to support you if you have any questions or need any help. You can also schedule one session with a mentor to discuss entrepreneurship questions related to this gate.