12 weeks cohort-based programme
Master in Venture Building Build Your StartUp & Product with the cohort
A hands-on venture building program where you turn your ideas into real, fundable startups. Expert mentorship, practical execution, and a community of builders. (*This is not accelerator program)
Who is this Cohort For?
This program is designed for doers—people ready to put in the work and build something meaningful.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You have the drive but need structure, skills & responsibility to take the leap.
Early-Stage Founders
You've started something but need help validating, building, and scaling faster.
Career Transitioners
Professionals ready to leave the corporate world and build product of their own.
Idea-Rich Innovators
You have brilliant ideas but lack a clear roadmap to turn them into reality.
Program Outcome
What You'll Learn
By the end of the cohort, you'll have practical skills and a clear path forward for your venture.
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Validate Ideas & Problems
Learn to test assumptions and identify real problems worth solving.
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Build & Test Products
Test your assumptions with real customers and data driven insights.
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Go-To-Market Fundamentals
Understand how to position, launch, and acquire your first customers.
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Storytelling & Pitching
Develop compelling narratives that resonate with customers and investors.
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Peer Feedback & Community
Learn through collaboration, critique, and shared experiences with your cohort.
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Execution Mindset
Build the habits, resilience, and focus required to ship and iterate.
CURRICULUM
12-Week Curriculum
A structured journey from idea to investor-ready startup. Each week builds on the previous, with hands-on assignments and real deliverables.
module 1
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Problem Discovery
Tell us your goals – together we will explore how we can fully support you.
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module 2
Customer Discovery & Idea Validation
Talk to real customers. Validate your assumptions with interviews, surveys, and market research.
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module 3
Market Research & Competitive Landscape
Understand your market size, dynamics, and competition. Find your unique positioning.
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module 4
Value Proposition & Business Models
Craft a compelling value proposition and design a sustainable business model.
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module 5
Product Thinking & MVP Design
Learn to think like a product manager, Design an MVP that test your core assumptions.
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module 6
MVP Development & Testing
Build your MVP using no-code/low-code tools or work with technical resources.
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module 7
Branding, Story & Positioning
Create a memorable brand identity and position your startup in the market.
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module 8
Go-To-Market Strategy
Plan your launch strategy and initial customer acquisition channels.
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module 9
Sales, Growth & Strategy
Learn to sell your product and build sustainable growth engines.
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module 10
Legal, Finance & Startup Operation
Set up your startup properly. Understand legal structures, finances, and operations.
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module 11
Pitching, Fundraising & Storytelling
Craft a compelling narrative and pitch deck that resonates with investors.
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module 12
Demo Day, Partnership & Funding Readiness
Present your startup to investors, mentors, and the community. Prepare for next steps.
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Industries Focus Endless Opportunities
Build disruptive ideas across key sectors. Build your venture concept and join our next cohort.
Healthcare & Life Science
Disruptive ideas: • AI-powered diagnostics • Remote patient monitoring • Mental health platforms
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Founders solving healthcare access, preventive care, or digital health delivery challenges.
Fintech & Banking
Disruptive ideas: • Embedded finance solutions • Cross-border payments • Financial inclusion tools
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Innovators reimagining payments, lending, or wealth management for underserved markets.
Climate & Sustainability
Disruptive ideas: • Carbon tracking platforms • Circular economy marketplaces • Clean energy solutions
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Entrepreneurs building measurable climate impact through technology and business models.
Retail & Digital Commerce
Disruptive ideas: • Social commerce tools • Inventory optimization AI • Sustainable retail platforms
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Founders disrupting retail experiences, supply chains, or consumer engagement.
Mfg & Industry 4.0
Disruptive ideas:
• Smart building management • Construction tech • Fractional ownership platforms
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Innovators bringing automation, IoT, or AI to traditional manufacturing sectors
Proptech & Real Estate
Disruptive ideas: • Fractional ownership platforms • Smart building management • Construction tech
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Founders solving healthcare access, preventive care, or digital health delivery challenges.
Travel & Hospitality
Disruptive ideas: • Sustainable tourism platforms • AI-powered booking experiences • Local experience marketplaces
What We're Looking For Innovators reimagining travel experiences, hospitality operations, or destination discovery.
Edtech & Upskilling
Disruptive ideas: • AI tutoring systems • Workforce reskilling platforms • Credentialing solutions
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Builders transforming how people learn, certify skills, or access quality education.
How You'll Learn & Experience
A blend of learning formats designed for maximum retention and real-world application.
Live Workshops
Interactive sessions with industry experts, Q&A, and real-time feedback on your progress.
Mentorship & Coaching
Interactive sessions with industry experts, Q&A, and real-time feedback on your progress.
Peer Collaboration
Interactive sessions with industry experts, Q&A, and real-time feedback on your progress.
Hands-On Assignments
Interactive sessions with industry experts, Q&A, and real-time feedback on your progress.
Why Venture School?
Learn by building, not just studying. Traditional MBA programs teach theory. We teach execution by having you build a real startup from day one. Real‒world mentors. Our mentors aren't academics—they're founders, investors, and operators who've built and scaled companies. Venture‒building approach. We don't just teach entrepreneurship; we provide a complete system for turning ideas into investable businesses.
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Hands 0n
Every week you build something real. No passive learning
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Weeks
Intensive timeline keeps you focused and accountable.
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Industry Experts
Access to founders, operators, and industry experts on weekly basis
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Community Members
Join a growing community of builders and innovators.
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Message from Founder
Venture School was founded by Dipesh Savani, an entrepreneur and venture builder who believes that continuous learning is the cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.
We believe building a venture is about more than money — it’s about impact, long-term growth, and the pursuit of knowledge. Through cohort-based, hands-on learning and real-world mentorship, Venture School helps professionals and early innovators turn ideas into action and build ventures that matter.
Dipesh Savani
Mentor, Coach & Founding Member
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How You'll Learn & Experience
A blend of learning formats designed for maximum retention and real-world application.
Who is this program for?
Can I pivot my idea during the program?
What happens after the 12 weeks?
What if I don't have a technical background?
What's the time commitment?
Do I need a co-founder or team?
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Limited cohorts. Community-led learning. Real outcomes.
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