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Entrepreneur & Startup Founder Roadmap

Learn entrepreneurship from idea validation to fundraising. India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally. Whether you want to build the next unicorn or a profitable small business, this roadmap gets you started.

3-6 monthsVariable → 30 LPA - Unlimited expected7 steps • 22 free resources
1

Idea Validation & Market Research

2-3 weeks

Most startups fail because they build something nobody wants. Learn to validate ideas, find product-market fit, and research markets.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Validate business ideas with customer interviews
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis
  • Define your target customer and value proposition
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Mini-project

Validate a business idea: interview 20 potential customers, analyze 5 competitors, and create a one-page business case.

2

Business Model & Planning

2-3 weeks

Design your business model. Learn Business Model Canvas, revenue models, pricing strategies, and financial projections.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create a Business Model Canvas
  • Design revenue models and pricing strategies
  • Build basic financial projections
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Mini-project

Create a complete business plan: Business Model Canvas, financial projections for 3 years, and a pitch document.

3

Building Your MVP

3-4 weeks

Ship fast, learn fast. Build a Minimum Viable Product using no-code tools or basic tech to get your first users.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build an MVP with no-code or low-code tools
  • Launch and get your first 100 users
  • Collect and act on user feedback
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Mini-project

Build and launch your MVP. Get 50 signups or users. Conduct 10 user feedback sessions.

4

Marketing & Growth

2-3 weeks

Get your first customers. Learn digital marketing, content strategy, social media, SEO, and growth hacking on a startup budget.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create a go-to-market strategy
  • Run low-budget marketing campaigns
  • Track metrics: CAC, LTV, conversion rates
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Mini-project

Create and execute a marketing plan: set up social media, run a small ad campaign, and track customer acquisition cost.

5

Fundraising & Finance

2-3 weeks

Learn to raise money: pitching to investors, creating pitch decks, understanding term sheets, and managing startup finances.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create a compelling pitch deck
  • Understand VC funding, term sheets, and equity
  • Manage startup finances and burn rate
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Mini-project

Create a 12-slide pitch deck. Practice your pitch with 5 mentors. Apply to 3 accelerator programs.

6

Legal & Operations

2-3 weeks

Register your company, understand compliance (GST, TDS, ROC), and set up the operational foundation for growth.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Register a company in India (Pvt Ltd or LLP)
  • Understand GST, TDS, and ROC compliance
  • Set up basic operational processes
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Mini-project

Create a company registration checklist, compliance calendar, and standard operating procedures for your startup.

7

Scaling & Leadership

2-3 weeks

Scale from 1 to 10. Learn hiring, team building, culture, delegation, and the leadership skills a founder needs.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build and lead a founding team
  • Create company culture and values
  • Delegate effectively and avoid founder burnout
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Mini-project

Write your company culture document. Create a hiring plan for the next 6 months. Set up team rituals and communication norms.

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