Learning Philosophy at Mesa
Build strong business fundamentals
The curriculum is focused on depth utilizing case studies simulations and real-world projects to ensure a thorough understanding of core business concepts.
Apply, Iterate & Perfect
We prioritize depth over breadth, our curriculum is curated by startup experts to build a deep understanding of core concepts, taught via cutting edge case studies, simulations and real-world capstone projects
Outcome backwards always
Course design and student guidance are based on industry needs and individual student goals ensuring a tailored learning path towards desired outcomes.
Become a Part of the Startup Ecosystem
Immersion in Bangalore’s startup ecosystem provides real-world learning experiences networking with VCs and learning from experienced startup professionals.
Develop into an Honest and Brave Leader
Beyond technical and business skills Mesa emphasizes the development of personal attributes like honesty emotional intelligence and empathy through extensive workshops.
PG Program in Startup Leadership
7 weeks each
7
Terms
Contact Hours
200
+
CXOs and Startups Leaders
200
+
Workshops/ Bootcamps
25
+
Real Businesses Built
4
months
12
Hours of career prep
250
+
Case Studies
150
+
Immersive Hackathons
6
Distinct Specializations
4
Unique hands-on learning
Built by the startup ecosystem for the startup ecosystem
Leaders from thriving startups teach fundamentals and conduct real life case studies
Learn directly from top
startup leaders
Unique pedagogy
Real-life case based learning methodology accompanied by topical depth
100+ startup leaders
Learn from leaders who are decision makers in some of the largest startups in India
Top B-School faculty
Teach business fundamentals that build a strong base of knowledge and skills
Learn by doing
Reinforce classroom learnings by building 4 real businesses from scratch!
Meet your Faculty and Mentors
Sneha Beriwal
Global CMO,
Vahdam Teas
Focus Area:
Importance of culture in building a product/brand
Poorvi Vijay
Vice President, Elevation Capital
Focus Area:
AI Application in
SAAS
Prashant Sachanl
Founder,
Apps for Bharat
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Ankit Dhingra
Chief Of Staff,
Zomentum
Focus Area:
Problem Solving
Shriyanka Sadangi
Professional Athlete, International Shooting Sport Federation
Focus Area:
Developing a Winner's Mindset
Kislay Shashwat
Principal, Lumikai Fund
Focus Area:
Gaming Sector Deep-Dive
Megha Sharma
Founder, ATOG
Focus Area:
Market Research
Susmit Patodia
Director, Antler
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Rajesh Yabajibr>
Co-founder and CEO, Blackbuck
Focus Area:
Simplifying B2B Logistics
Ishank Gupta
Members of Elders Council, IndiGG
Focus Area:
Web3 Gaming
Ashish Saini
Investment Professional, Mirae Asset Venture Investments
Focus Area:
Deal Evaluation & Sector Maps
Nikhil Sikri
Co-founder & CEO, Zolo
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Meet your Faculty and Mentors
Sneha Beriwal
Global CMO,
Vahdam Teas
Focus Area:
Importance of culture in building a product/brand
Poorvi Vijay
Vice President, Elevation Capital
Focus Area:
AI Application in
SAAS
Prashant Sachanl
Founder,
Apps for Bharat
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Ankit Dhingra
Chief Of Staff,
Zomentum
Focus Area:
Problem Solving
Shriyanka Sadangi
Professional Athlete, International Shooting Sport Federation
Focus Area:
Developing a Winner's Mindset
Kislay Shashwat
Principal, Lumikai Fund
Focus Area:
Gaming Sector Deep-Dive
Megha Sharma
Founder, ATOG
Focus Area:
Market Research
Susmit Patodia
Director, Antler
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Rajesh Yabajibr>
Co-founder and CEO, Blackbuck
Focus Area:
Simplifying B2B Logistics
Ishank Gupta
Members of Elders Council, IndiGG
Focus Area:
Web3 Gaming
Ashish Saini
Investment Professional, Mirae Asset Venture Investments
Focus Area:
Deal Evaluation & Sector Maps
Nikhil Sikri
Co-founder & CEO, Zolo
Focus Area:
Entrepreneurship
Faculty Spotlight
Learn Operations Management from
Prof. Achal Bassamboo
- Charles E. Morrison Professor of Decision Sciences
- Professor of Operations & Co-Director of MMM Program at Kellogg School of
- PhD Operations Management from Stanford University
Strengthen your business fundamentals
Business Essentials
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Strategies | Applications of Generative AI in Business | Web 3.0 and Digital Assets | Customer Analytics for Growth | Growth Hacking: Product Led Growth | Product Analytics and Metrics | Sales & Marketing Funnel |
| Economics 101 | Product Management Basics | Strategic Brand Management | Agile Product Development: MVP | Manufacturing in India: Possible business models | VC, PE and Angel Equity | Behavioural Economics |
| Startup Business Models | Financial Statements | Pricing Strategies | Technology Building Blocks 101 | Launching & Leading startups | Supply Chain Management | Managing Customer Experience |
| Understanding the Customer | Economics of D2C Brands | Types of 2-sided marketplaces: Meesho, Ola, UC etc. | FinTech in India: Introduction | The Creator Economy: Opportunities | Global Climate Tech Opportunities | Business of Electric Vehicles |
| Business Analytics | Operations Management 101 | Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | Economics of B2B SaaS | Business Strategy Frameworks | - | - |
Bootcamps
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Thinking | Talking to Customers | Basics of UX Design | Gamification Principles in business | Gaming in India | Economics of Cloud Kitchens | - |
| SQL and Excel | Visualization Tools - Tableau, PowerBI | Wireframing - Figma | Agile Product Development - Jira | How to craft great presentations - Canva | Hyper-local Delivery Businesses | - |
| Decoding Marketing Funnel | Building an ecommerce store - Shopify | Building an app - No code Tool | Leveraging AI tools to your advantage | The emerging Landscape in India: Agri-tech | - | - |
Workshops
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comms - Elevator Pitch | Business Storytelling | How to Influence without authority | The art of Negotiation | Selling Yourself and Your idea | How to be productive in times of distress | People First or Profits? |
| Writing and Structuring Business Insights | Creating a Winner's mindset | Personal Branding | Common Frameworks for Decision Making | How to craft great presentations - Canva | Embracing Uncertainty | The Art of Managing Conflicts |
Hackathons
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing - “Help a leading D2C brand enter a new market” | Data - “Analyze a dataset to help a services marketplace price better” | Product - “Build features of a B2B SaaS Product to improve monetization” | Branding & Sales - “Rebrand an existing product to increase its revenue by 5X” | New-age - “Build a business model in the Clean-Tech space” | Mesa Fest - “Mesa’s first cultural and business fest” | - |
Out-Class
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYOB - Build a D2C Business | BYOB - Organize and monetize an event | BYOB - Manage Social Media for an upcoming brand | BYOB - Develop a No-Ops Software Product | Startup Accelerator: Ideation | Startup Accelerator: MVP & GTM | Startup Accelerator: Fund Raising |
200+ hours of Personalised Career Prep
1
1:1 Counseling Session w/ Founders
2
Industry Mentor Allocation
3
Personal Branding
4
Perfect the elevator pitch
5
Job search strategy
6
Employer outreach plan
7
Workshop
8
Workshop
9
Role specific practicums
10
Workshop
11
Build your portfolio
12
Mock Interviews
13
Workshop: Salary negotiation
14
Campus Placement Drives