Free Workshop
60minutes as a Founder


What’s this live session about?
This isn't a lecture on startups. It's a game where you become one. Part 1: Breaking the Myths - What founders actually do vs. what you think they do - Why most "great ideas" fail—and what really matters - Real stories: startups that crashed and ones that made it - Open discussion—not a one-way lecture Part 2: The Startup Simulation You'll compete in teams and face real founder challenges: ✅ Find a problem worth solving ✅ Build your solution and identify customers ✅ Make tough decisions: pricing, pivots, trade-offs ✅ Face competition from other teams ✅ Pitch your startup to the room It's intense. It's messy. It's how startups work. Part 3: Debrief + Q&A - What worked? What failed? Why? - Reflection on your decisions - Open questions about entrepreneurship - Key takeaways on execution and learning
Meet your Instructor

Nitish Krishna Ganesan Venkatraman
Entrepreneur
- Incubated by Startup Wise Guys—one of Europe's top startup accelerators
- Works with VCs and early-stage startups across Europe
- Started consulting for companies while still in college
- Studied Strategy at EDHEC Business School, France
FAQs
What do I need?
Just a laptop and a stable internet connection. All tools are free.
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