IDEA is a core pillar of Founders Valley, offering a comprehensive suite of courses in entrepreneurship. With a vision to be internationally recognized as a leader in entrepreneurship education, IDEA is more than just a program—entrepreneurship is a way of life at Founders Valley. Our faculty and experts deeply value the interdisciplinary nature of entrepreneurship, integrating it seamlessly throughout our curricular and co-curricular activities.
The skills learned in IDEA’s programs are vital for success in any business—whether large or small, public or private, corporate or non-profit, local or global. IDEA students are equipped to recognize, create, and shape opportunities, lead teams, and drive economic and social value. They learn to evaluate the feasibility of opportunities, develop sustainable business models, and take meaningful action.
Some of our popular courses which is a part of the curriculum at various institutes and runs as major, minor, electives and mandatory courses are as follows:
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Develops resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, encouraging a proactive and opportunity-focused outlook.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship – Covers the basics of entrepreneurship, including ideation, market research, and identifying opportunities.
Design Thinking and Innovation – Teaches creative problem-solving techniques, user-centric design principles, and how to ideate solutions for real-world challenges.
Business Model Development – Focuses on creating and validating business models, examining revenue streams, and understanding value propositions.
Market Research and Opportunity Identification – Explores methods for identifying customer needs, conducting market analysis, and recognizing opportunities for innovation.
Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs – Introduces the basics of business finance, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting.
Sales and Marketing Fundamentals – Covers essential marketing principles, customer acquisition strategies, and the basics of building a brand.
Leadership and Team Building – Emphasizes leadership skills, effective communication, and building and managing teams.
Digital Marketing and E-commerce – Teaches digital marketing techniques and strategies for online sales, branding, and customer engagement.
Pitching and Persuasion Skills – Focuses on crafting compelling pitches, public speaking, and persuasion techniques to attract investors and stakeholders.
Social Entrepreneurship – Explores the principles of creating businesses with social or environmental missions, impact assessment, and the triple bottom line.
Ethics and Legal Basics for Startups – Introduces intellectual property, contract basics, and ethical considerations in the startup environment.
These courses provide a well-rounded foundation for anyone looking to explore or pursue entrepreneurship. They can be taken as individual courses or combined to create a comprehensive introduction to entrepreneurial skills and mindsets.
