Startup Creation

Startup Creation Simulation

Students embark on a journey to build a successful startup from scratch

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Simulation Overview

The Startup Creation Simulation is a highly engaging entrepreneurial game designed by venture capital experts and startup advisors. It authentically replicates the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to scaling a startup.

Students step into the shoes of entrepreneurs, tasked with evolving innovative ideas into sustainable business models.

This simulation places a strong emphasis on innovation, strategic planning, and execution, with students' performance evaluated based on their ability to secure funding and propel their startups towards success.

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Startup Creation key features

Key Features

Duration

6 to 10 hours

Ideal for

Undergraduate, Postgraduate and MBA students

Pre-requisites

Beginners

Approach

Adaptive learning by doing in a competitive team setting

Grading

Simulator provides assessment data to grade students

Instructions

Explained by videos, case studies, pop-up windows

Real-time feedback and scores

Provided by simulator

Facilitator

Simulator runs by itself (coaching is optional)

Clocks, rules and validation

Managed by the simulator

Location

Online, in-classroom or hybrid

Overview: Startup Creation

- Embark on the entrepreneurial journey of building a startup - Guide your venture from ideation to fundraising - Walk in the shoes of a founder

53 seconds

Pricing

Per participant, valid for 50+ students

CurrencyDIYPrimedGuidedFacilitated
USDUSD 33USD 46USD 59USD 69
EUREUR 29EUR 39EUR 52EUR 65
GBPGBP 25GBP 35GBP 45GBP 55

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Creators of the Startup Creation Simulation

The following industry professionals were involved from the beginning in the inception, creation, development, testing, and optimization of the simulation.

Steve Kelly

Tech entrepreneur, VC investor & startup advisor, Steve Kelly.

Raushan Kretschmar

VC Investor, Raushan Kretschmar.

Fatemeh Hosseini

Assistant Corporate Finance professor, Fatemeh Hosseini.

Aatmay Upponi

Ex Finance Director, Precomp Tools, Aatmay Upponi.

Facilitator Resources

Concepts

  • Business Model Canvas
  • Business Plan
  • Product Development and MVP
  • Market Research and Validation
  • Investor Pitching

Learning Outcomes

  • Formulate a business plan encompassing goals, target market, revenue model, and growth strategy
  • Differentiate between various business models and strategies for startup development
  • Analyze market research and customer needs to refine and validate a startup idea
  • Construct a compelling value proposition and articulate the unique selling points of the startup
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and regulatory considerations when establishing a startup
  • Develop effective branding and marketing strategies to attract the target audience
  • Create a compelling investor pitch deck

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Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the simulation.