Entrepreneurial Problem

Starting a Business for a first-generation Entrepreneur is a bold step to take upon. Unique ideas and Innovative startups often struggle to understand the market needs and build a viable business. Studies have shown that 80% startups fail in their early stage because of not understanding the market demand. With right entrepreneurship training and startup mentoring founders can mitigate the risks and increase success rate.

The EDGE Program

EDGE is a 12-week Pre Incubation Program to Support Founders at their early startup stages and create sustainable ventures by prioritizing Problem Validation, Market Research, Customer Discovery and thereby understanding nuances of entrepreneurship.

EDGE provides first-generation entrepreneurs with the opportunity to test, validate and continuously improve on their business ideas. The Program’s uniqueness lies in its focus on an in-depth customer discovery process, enabling entrepreneurs to identify and interact with their target customers to better understand the problem-solution fit. This flagship program of Deshpande Startups, is a great opportunity to network with other Entrepreneurs, Startups, Mentors, and Industry Experts building entrepreneurial mindset.