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Career Outcomes for Aspiring Entrepreneurs at Mesa

Mesa shapes entrepreneurial talent, preparing builders to launch their own ventures or take on high-impact leadership roles in top startups.

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Batch of 2023-24

A high-level look at career outcomes for the Founding Cohort.

26.5 L

Average CTC
(in Lakhs)

17.9 L

Average Fresher Salary
(in Lakhs)

2.5 x

Average CTC Jump

16.5 - 42.5 L

CTC Range of the Middle
90% of placed Students
(In Lakhs)

Average CTC by years of experience



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Recruiting Partners at Mesa

The career season for the Founding Cohort saw diverse group of startups hire for multiple roles from  Mesa. Students achieved high-impact roles at fast-growing startups at staggering salary packages & ESOPS

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Journey + Roadmap

1100 +

Mock
Interviews

300 +
Hours

1:1 Problem
Solving sessions

200 +
Hours

Last Mile
Prep Session

200 +
Hours

Domain Prep

400 +
Hours

Behavioural Session

1

1:1 Counselling Session with Founders

Personalised guidance from Mesa’s founders to align career aspirations with actionable strategies.

Outcome: Students gain clarity on their professional goals and a tailored roadmap to achieve them.

2

Industry Mentor Allocation

Get matched with seasoned industry experts who guide and support your career journey.

Outcome: Students build meaningful connections and receive hands-on advice from mentors who’ve been there and done that.

3

Personal Branding

Craft a unique professional identity that highlights your strengths and value proposition.

Outcome: Students develop a compelling personal brand that stands out to recruiters and industry leaders.

4

Perfect the Elevator Pitch

Master the art of introducing yourself confidently and concisely in 30 seconds.

Outcome: Students leave with a punchy, memorable pitch that opens doors and sparks meaningful conversations.

5

Workshop: Networking & Cold Reach Outs

Learn proven techniques to connect with industry professionals and expand your network.

Outcome: Students build the confidence and skills to approach anyone and create valuable professional relationships.

6

Role Specific Practicums

Hands-on, practical sessions tailored to specific roles and industries.

Outcome: Students gain real-world insights and experience, making them job-ready for their targeted roles.

7

Workshop: Cracking Interviews

Decode what interviewers really want and practice strategies to ace any interview.

Outcome: Students become adept at handling diverse interview formats with confidence and precision.

8

Job Search Strategy

Design a personalized job search plan that aligns with your career goals and market trends.

Outcome: Students navigate their job hunt strategically, improving efficiency and maximizing opportunities.

9

Workshop: Communication & Public Speaking

Enhance your verbal and non-verbal communication skills for impactful interactions.

Outcome: Students develop strong public speaking abilities and communicate with clarity and confidence.

10

Employer Outreach Plan

Build a proactive approach to connect with potential employers and uncover hidden opportunities.

Outcome:  Students create targeted outreach plans that help them tap into unlisted job opportunities.

11

Build your portfolio

Details: Showcase your skills, projects, and experiences in a compelling portfolio.

Outcome: Students walk away with a professional, well-structured portfolio that highlights their unique value.

12

Mock Interviews

Details: Simulate real interview scenarios with constructive feedback from industry experts.

Outcome:

Outcome: Students refine their responses, improve under pressure, and boost their confidence for the real thing.

13

Workshop: Salary Negotiation

Learn the tactics and strategies to negotiate job offers with confidence.

Outcome: Students become skilled in advocating for their worth and securing the best possible compensation packages.

14

Campus Placement Drives

Participate in on-campus recruitment with top startups and leading companies.

Outcome: Students gain access to curated job opportunities, accelerating their path to the right role.

Startups incubated at Mesa

Students from our founding cohort launched successful businesses during their time at Mesa, collectively crossing $1M in revenue.

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Mentored by industry practitioners & startup leaders

  • Praveen Subramanian
    Praveen Subramanian
    Group Product Manager, Paypal
  • Shweta Khanna
    Shweta Khanna
    Business Unit Head, Recro
  • Vinay Sharma
    Vinay Sharma
    Product Discovery, Porter
  • Srinita
    Srinita
    Venture Manager, Gray Matters Capital
  • Ritesh Jaiswal
    Ritesh Jaiswal
    COO's Office - Strategy and Operations, Revolut
  • Jivraj
    Jivraj
    Founder & General Partner (GP), Indian Silicon Valley Capital
  • Varun Kashyap
    Varun Kashyap
    Strategy, Razorpay
  • Deepika Kapoor
    Deepika Kapoor
    Associate Director - Strategy and Operations, HighRadius
  • Shraddha Vimal
    Shraddha Vimal
    Senior Product Manager,Target
  • Mahesh Medlari
    Mahesh Medlari
    All things People & Culture, Quizizz
  • Siddarth Srikanth
    Siddarth Srikanth
    Partnerships and Business, CRED
  • Ankit Dhingra
    Ankit Dhingra
    Head of Strategic Initiatives, CloudPhysician
  • Pushpak Teja
    Pushpak Teja
    Senior Product Manager, MoEngage
  • Ashay Sinha
    Ashay Sinha
    Senior Product Manager, Microsoft
  • Twisha
    Twisha
    Group Product Manager, BookMyShow
  • Harshit Tolasaria
    Harshit Tolasaria
    Chief of Staff,
2070 Health
  • Pratham Mehta
    Pratham Mehta
    Business and Product, CRED
  • Ankit Chugh
    Ankit Chugh
    Group Product Manager, Flipkart
  • Sudarshan Tapuriah
    Sudarshan Tapuriah
    Chief of Staff, Stable Money
  • Mohit Gulati
    Mohit Gulati
    Managing General Partner, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund

Student Stories

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Career Transitions from the Founding Cohort

The founding cohort made some interesting career transitions post their Mesa journey!

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