Undergraduate in Business Management & Entrepreneurship

4 years | Full-Time | Bangalore

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Internships
Shadow startup founders, gain real work experience via founder’s office internship
4
Real Businesses
Build a D2C business, AI product, YouTube channel and your very own startup
4
Global Immersions
including a 3-month Silicon Valley immersion in Mountain View, California, USA
500+
Experts
Leam directly from CXOs, industry leaders and professors from top global universities
15+
Outdoor Exposures
Run learning camps in rural schools, trek the Himalayas, organize a 1.5 Cr college fest. 
Whether it was IIT Bombay or Harvard Business School, I learnt by doing: from real building experiences, that’s what we do here at Mesa.
Ankit Agarwal
Co-Founder, Mesa
MBA Harvard
Consultant, BCG
IIT- Bombay
UG is where students spend 4 most important years of their life, and India lacks institutes that provide students with real learning, exposure and growth.
Varun Limaye
Co-Founder, Mesa
MBA Kellogg
Ex-Product Leader, Amazon
Ex-Product Leader, Pratham
Built by pedigreed & experienced leaders

India needs more job creators (and fewer job seekers)

Our mission is to provide world class exposure, hands-on real world learning and well rounded personal growth for future nation builders. 

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Supporters and Investors

  • Rukmini Banerji
    Rukmini Banerji
    Pratham Education Foundation CEO, ex-Director-ASER Centre, University of Chicago, University of Oxford
  • Kunal Shah
    Kunal Shah
    Cred Founder, Advisor Sequoia Capital, Advisor AngelList, Avid Angel Investor
  • Vidit Aatrey
    Vidit Aatrey
    Meesho Founder, IIT Delhi, ex-InMobi
  • Vijay Shekhar
    Vijay Shekhar
    Paytm Founder, Delhi College of Engineering, Avid Angel Investor
  • Mekin Maheshwari
    Mekin Maheshwari
    Udhyam Founder, ex-Flipkart, Avid Angel Investor
  • Abhiraj Singh Bhal
    Abhiraj Singh Bhal
    Urban Company Founder, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Kanpur
  • Varun Khaitan
    Varun Khaitan
    Urban Company Founder, IIT Kanpur, ex-BCG
  • Saurabh Jain
    Saurabh Jain
    Stable Money Founder, IIT Bombay, ex- Swiggy, ex-Navi
  • Revant Bhate
    Revant Bhate
    Mosaic Wellness Founder, IIM Kozhikode, ex-Kalaari Capital
  • Prashant Sachan
    Prashant Sachan
    Apps for Bharath Founder, IIT Bombay, ex-Trell
  • Dinesh Goel
    Dinesh Goel
    Robylon AI Founder, IIT Bombay, ex-Aasaanjobs Founder
  • Suhail Vadgaokar
    Suhail Vadgaokar
    Dezerv Founder, ex-ITC Hotels, ex-Urban Company
  • Akshay Saxena
    Akshay Saxena
    Avanti Fellow Founder, IIT Bombay, Avid Angel Investor
  • Vartika Bansal
    Vartika Bansal
    Floik Founder, Stanford University, IIT Bombay
  • Himesh Joshi
    Himesh Joshi
    Ayu Health Founder, IIT Bombay, ex-BCG
  • Rahul Deorah
    Rahul Deorah
    Angel Investor, Indian School Of Business, Shri Ram College of Commerce

Program details

our programs
 UG in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
4 year program; Full Time, Residential Bangalore Campus
August, 2025

An undergrad designed to create future nation builders and job creators

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Academic Rigour
Learn new-age skills from world-renowned experts and professors from top universities, with multi disciplinary subjects ranging from history, philosophy and economics to marketing, finance, business strategy and AI.
2
Work Experience w/ Founder’s
Complete three 4-month founder’s office internships with fast growing early stage startups. Learn real life decision making, work closely with a founder while executing high impact projects that deliver business outcomes.
3
Build Real Businesses
Build 3 businesses with real customers, real revenue and real product. Learn launching a D2C brand, build a Gen AI product using no code tools and build your own YT channel and get subscribers.
4
Global Exposure
Spend 3 months at Mountain View, US, learning entrepreneurship from top Silicon Valley founders and operators. Visit offices of new age startups, unicorn startups and global tech companies like Google, Meta etc
5
Learn about Tech, AI and Product Building
Learn basic technology blocks and understand fundamental concepts on which the AI revolution will be built. Learn to build technology products using no-code AI tools while leveraging existing LLM models.
6
360 Degree Holistic Personality Development
Be a part of expert-run professional societies: drama, debate, public speaking, performing arts and sports. Enjoy a handpicked, diverse and carefully curated peer group of 120 students.
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Academic Rigour

Learn business from world Renowned experts

  • Professors from top business schools like: IIM, ISB, Kellogg
  • 3000+ hours of Multi-disciplary curriculum taught by world renowned experts
  • 250+ real world cases taught by founders/CEOs of top startups
  • 6 majors/pathways available for focused skill building
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Faculty at Mesa

Abhiraj Bhal
Co-founder
Urban Company
Achal Bassamboo
Professor of Operations
Kellogg
Akash Krishnan
Director
D & A Research
Gartner
Akilan AP
Ex Senior Manager Revenue Operations
inFeedo
Akshaykumar Sirsalewala
Senior Consultant
EY-Parthenon
Alok Saraogi
SVP & Head of Marketing
TVS Automobile Solutions
Anand Sinha
Co-founder
leap.club
Anil Goteti
Founder
Scapia
Anshul Gupta
Co-founder & Ex-CEO
Bharat Founder School
Armaan Sood
Founder
Sleepy Owl
Ashank Bhandari
Assistant VP Product Management
Found it
Ashish Sadekar
Founder
ProThoughts Solutions
Atharva Deshpande
Associate Director
DViO Digital
Bhupesh Manoharan
Professor
Audeancia Business School France
Bipin Shah
Partner
Titan Capital
Chinmay Joshi
Foudner
Money Mindset
Chirag Dodiya
Senior Bubble Developer
ReturnX
Chirag Parmar
AVP
WebEngage
Dhairya Gangwani
Founder and Career Coach
Dhairya Decodes
Dinesh Goel
Co-Founder
Aasaan Jobs
Divij bajaj
Data Scientist
Microsoft
Dr. Deepa Nagarajan
Professor
XLRI
Dr. Garima Chaklader
PHD
IIM Bangalore
Dr. Subhonil Ghoshal
Ex MD
Accenture
Faye D'souza
Founder
Beatroot News
Geet Rathi
Vice President
Marketing
Mosaic Wellness
Gurudev Prasad
Partner and Co-Founder
BusyBee Brands
Himanshu Jain
Founder
Wall Street School
Himesh Joshi
Co-Founder
AyuHealth
Hitesh Rajeshkumar
Corporate Trainer
PowerBI
Jamshed K Daboo
Strategic Advisor
MergerDomo
Jivraj Singh Sachar
Founder
Indian Silicon Valley
Joseph Sebastian
VP
Blume Ventures
Krishna
Founder
Greenpepper
Krishanth Thangarajah
Co-founder
Partner Champion
Kushal Lodha
Founder
KAGR
Major Deepak
Founder and CEO
Mastery Inside
Manoj Goel
Founder
The Wallstreet school
Mayank Jain
Head of Product
Swiggy
Megha Sharma
Founder
ATOG
Mohit Gulati
Partner
IITI Growth Opportunities Fund
Monappa N
CMO
Tata Digital
Mudita Malik
Corporate Trainer
Namita Dalmia
Co-founder & Partner
Enzia
Narahari Hansoge
Adj Faculty
IIMB & IIMC
Nikhil Sikri
Co-founder & CEO
Zolo
Nishank Jain
Founder
Anar Business App
Nitisha Agrawal
Ex-Senior Product Manager
Amazon
Pavan Lalwani
Founder & MD
TechnoEdge Learning Services India Pvt Ltd
Prakash Dadlani
Sr. Vice President
Aditya Birla Group
Pranjal Kalra
Country Head
Agoda
Prashant Sachan
Founder
Apps for Bharat
Pratik Poddar
Partner
exus Venture Partners
Pritam Banerjee
Head
AI Solutions Chubb
Ragini Das
Co-founder
Leap Club
Raghavshyam (Shaam) Ramamurthy
Adjunct Faculty
Syracuse University
Rahul Deorah
Senior Vice President
Marketing
TSquare Surge
Rajesh Yabaji
Co-founder and CEO
Blackbuck
Rakesh Godhwani
Chairman
School of Meaningful Experiences
Ramya Ranganathan
Adjunct Faculty
IIM Bangalore
Ray Titus
Pro Vice Chancellor
Alliance University
Revant Bhate
CEO
Mosaic Wellness
Sachin Gupta
Founder
Probo
Sagar Modi
Founder and CEO
Supershare
Sajith Pai
Partner
Blume Ventures
Salil Aggarwal
VP
Urban Company
Sandeep Das
Global Foresight Lead
Mars Wrigley
Sandeep Kapoor
Founder
Legalverse.ai
Satvik Paramkusham
Founder
Build Fast with AI
Savitri Bobde
Co-founder & COO
belong
Shamika Haldipurkar
Founder
D'You
Shashi Bhushan
Consulting & Finance Mentor
InsideIIM
Siddarth Menon
Ex CMO
Drums Food International
Sri Priya
GN Head of product
Ather Energy
Subhashish Bhadra
Director
Klub
Dr. Subhasis Mishra
CSO
Hybrique
Sundar Venkatesh
Dean
School of Management & Entrepreneurship Bangkok
Sunmeet Sethi
Lead PM
AngelOne
Tim Weiss
Professor
Imperial College London
Tushar Kansal
Founder
Kansaltancy Ventures
Utkarsh Gupta
Founder
Comet
Vaishnavi Tunuguntla
Deputy Vice President
HDFC Bank
Vartika Bansal
Founder and CEO
Floik
Vedang Patel
Co-Founder
Souled Store
Vidit Aatrey
Founder & CEO
Meesho
Vinay Dubey
Co-Founder
Wint Wealth
Vipin Sreekumar
PHD
IIM Calcutta
Visakh RJ
PMP Trainer
Yashna Ray
Partner
Blume
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Work experience w/ Founder’s

Work directly under Startup Founders while learning

  • 4-months mandatory Founder’s office internships at early stage companies in every year during the first 3 years of the program
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Work directly with accomplished Founders

Students get to closely observe how Founders run their businesses, manage their teams and take important business decisions.

Learn on-the-job real life skills

Students get to work on projects that move real business metrics, get to work in teams, and be a part of important meetings with regular checkins with leadership team

Get to choose from exciting early stage startups

Students get to apply to startups working on exciting problems in spaces like AI, SpaceTech, Quick Commerce, B2B SaaS and Clean Energy.

Get an internship certificate and referral

On completion, students receive an internship certificate and a letter of referral from Founders based on the quality of work displayed.

Get access to 250+ startups for internship opportunities

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Build real businesses

Conceptualise, build and launch real businesses

  • Build 4 real businesses w/ real revenue and customers
  • Get Rs. 1L in debt funding to launch your idea
  • 100+ mentors for guidance on business building
  • Get to pitch your ideas/business to 50+ VCs
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Dropshipping Business

Pick a product, brand it, figure out supply, build a website, run performance marketing and achieve 10L in sales in year 1.

Build an AI product

Master no code tools, API integrations, building an intuitive UX with an LLM powering the backend AI functions, and launch on product hunt, hit 1k Monthly Active Users (MAU)

Build a YouTube Channel

Define your target audience, come up with a concept for content creation, get access to Mesa’s social media agency and build a followership of 10k on IG/YT

Build your very own startup

Generate and evaluate startup ideas, build a prototype/MVP and go-to-market, acquire your first 100 customers, monetise them and pitch to VCs.

Let’s have a closer look at how you build an AI startup in Year 2.

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Month 1 - 2

Ideation, Planning, and Market Validation

Define a business problem solvable with AI, and validate through customer research and organic channels (social media, surveys). Start building interest via early content and email sign-ups.

Outcome: Validated AI product idea with early organic engagement.

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Month  3-4

Learning AI Tools
& Building an MVP

Build an MVP using no-code tools, and create a landing page or blog to drive organic traffic. Engage early users via social media and communities for feedback.

Outcome: MVP ready, with initial users acquired organically.

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Month 5-6

Content Marketing
& Early Product Iterations

Create content (blogs, case studies) targeting your audience and engage in online communities. Refine the product based on early user feedback.

Outcome: 100-200 MAU and increased organic traffic.

3
Month 7-8

Building Community & Strengthening Organic Reach

Launch a community (webinars, newsletters) and partner with influencers for organic promotion. Focus on word-of-mouth and engaging content.

Outcome: 300-500 MAU, stronger community, and organic presence.

4
Month 9-10

SEO and User
Engagement Optimization

Optimize website and content for SEO. Engage users through email, content, and referrals to drive sustainable growth.

Outcome: 600-800 MAU with enhanced organic reach.

5
Month 11 - 12

Launch and Post-Launch
Organic Growth

Launch the product, leveraging community, content, and referrals for user growth. Track organic metrics and iterate on strategies.

Outcome: Achieve 1,000 MAU driven by organic channels.

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Global exposure

3- month immersion in Mountain View, California (United States)

  • Spend a quarter understanding “The art of starting up” at UC Berkeley
  • Exclusive treks at iconic startup offices: AirBnb, Doordash, Apple, Google etc.
  • Learn directly from 50+ visionary founders and operators
  • Pitch your venture to 25+ investors at demo day!
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Choose to pursue a global immersion in our partner schools in countries like

Singapore

Imagine working in a city where skyscrapers touch the clouds, yet innovation never stops climbing. Singapore blends tradition, tech, and opportunity.

United Kingdom

From Shakespeare’s London to today’s tech giants, the UK thrives on reinvention. Work here, and you’ll craft the next great chapter.

South Africa

Here, every problem hides an opportunity. South Africa’s wild landscapes meet even wilder ideas, making it a playground for fearless founders.

Australia

It’s not just beaches and kangaroos. Australia’s startup scene feels like surfing a giant wave of innovation — bold, adventurous, unforgettable.

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Learn about Tech, AI and Product building

Set yourself up for success in a Tech/AI driven World

  • 200+ hours of coursework to understand tech/AI building blocks
  • Get your hands dirty with our in-house Gen AI lab
  • Learn directly from 50+ AI founders, experts and builders
  • Master 15+ AI productivity tools
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Some experiences that make our students future ready

How LLMs work?

Dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and explore how they process and generate human-like text. Understand their practical applications in business, from customer support automation to trend analysis, without delving into complex coding or algorithms

Building AI agents for a new world

Learn how to design and implement AI agents that automate tasks, make decisions, and interact with users. Focus on integrating AI tools like LLMs into practical workflows, enabling smarter business solutions.

Understanding the tech stack 
for an AI product

Explore the foundational components of an AI product, from data pipelines to model deployment. Gain a high-level understanding of how infrastructure, tools, and technologies come together to power AI-driven solutions.

For Workplace Productivity and Collaboration

  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)

    A versatile tool for drafting emails, generating ideas, and simplifying complex topics.

  • Grammarly

    A writing assistant to produce clear, error-free, and professional communications

  • Notion AI

    Helps organize tasks, projects, and ideas with AI-enhanced productivity tools.

  • Krisp

    Removes background noise during online meetings, ensuring professional audio quality.

  • Otter.ai

    Automatically transcribes and summarizes meetings or brainstorming sessions.

For Business and Data Analysis

  • Tableau

    Simplifies data visualization, enabling quick insights for decision-making

  • Zapier AI

    Automates repetitive tasks by connecting apps and workflows efficientl

  • Looker (Google)

    An Al-driven business intelligence platform for exploring and understanding data.

  • Hugging Face

    A platform to explore pre-trained Al models, useful for
    creating NLP-powered business tools.

For Marketing and Branding

  • Canva Al

    Quickly create professional marketing materials like logos, social media posts, and presentations.

  • DALL·E

    Generate custom visuals for branding, product prototypes, or marketing campaigns.

  • Synthesia

    Develop Al-powered video content for marketing,
    onboarding, or pitch decks.

For Entrepreneurial Applications

  • Runway ML

    A tool to produce AI-enhanced videos and graphics for pitching ideas or storytelling.

  • Bubble

    A no-code platform powered by Al to build apps or websites for startups and businesses.

  • Descript

    Develop AI-powered video content for marketing, onboarding, or pitch decks.

AI building blocks

Understand the core components of AI, from data processing to machine learning models, and how they drive business solutions.

Building chatbots for businesses

Learn how to design and deploy AI-powered chatbots to automate customer service and streamline business operations.

Customer assistance using AI

Explore how AI can enhance customer support, from virtual assistants to personalized experiences.

AI for marketing and content generation

Discover how AI tools can automate marketing tasks, generate creative content, and optimize campaigns.

AI for data analysis and visualization

Master AI-driven tools for analyzing data and creating insightful visualizations to guide business decisions.

Innovative AI startups in the world

Explore successful AI startups worldwide, learning from their strategies and business models.

Future of AI

Dive into the future possibilities of AI in business, technology, and society, and how it will shape industries.

Ethics and responsible AI use

Gain insight into the ethical challenges and responsibilities of using AI in business, ensuring fairness and transparency.

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360 degree holistic personality development

Unique exposures that develop individuals into leaders

  • Organise India’s largest UG fest with a 1.5 Cr budget
  • Run a 21-day learning camp for students in a rural village
  • Be a part of 10+ ticketed live theatre performances
  • Get 100+ hours of training on “developing a stronger mind”
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Organise India’s largest UG fest with a 1.5 Cr budget
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Run a 21-day learning camp for students in a rural village
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Be a part of 10+ ticketed live theatre performances
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Be a part of 10+ ticketed live theatre performances
  1. Critical Thinking and Argumentation
    Sharpen your ability to think logically and present your ideas in a structured, persuasive manner.
  2. Public Speaking and Persuasion
    Master the art of clear, confident communication and influence others with compelling arguments.
  3. Strategic Thinking
    Learn how to build arguments that are both insightful and strategic, tailoring your approach based on your audience.

Compete at the Top with Rhetoric Circle

Mesa’s Rhetoric Circle debater program sharpens communication, persuasion, and critical thinking. Compete nationally and learn from global experts. This platform empowers future leaders to engage, influence, and challenge ideas effectively in any professional or public setting.

  1. Policy Development and Implementation
    Learn the intricacies of designing and executing policies that address real-world issues.
  2. Social Impact and Innovation
    Understand how to create sustainable solutions that generate lasting social change.
  3. Stakeholder Management
    Develop the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from government officials to community leaders, to achieve shared goals.

Lead the Change with Mesa Changemakers

Mesa Changemakers partners students with top leaders to solve real-world challenges. Work on impactful initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in policy design, implementation, and public engagement. This program shapes socially responsible leaders ready to drive meaningful change.

  1. Resilience and Perseverance
    Learn to push through adversity and develop mental toughness in the face of challenges.
  2. Teamwork and Support
    Build the skills to work with diverse teams, overcoming obstacles through mutual support and collaboration.
  3. Risk Management and Adaptability
    Understand how to assess risks and adapt strategies in high-pressure situations, a crucial skill for both leadership and entrepreneurship.

Summit the Himalayas with Meru

Prepare to trek the Himalayan peaks with Meru, facing the ultimate challenge of endurance and resilience. Guided by experts from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, you’ll conquer nature’s toughest tests, growing stronger with every step in this transformative journey.

  1. Creativity and Artistic Expression
    Explore your creativity and develop the ability to express ideas powerfully through storytelling and performance.
  2. Teamwork in Creative Projects
    Collaborate with peers to bring stories to life, strengthening teamwork and artistic collaboration skills.
  3. Confidence and Public Speaking
    Boost your confidence and public speaking skills, empowering you to present yourself with poise in any situation.

Bring Stories to Life with Act One

Act One, Mesa’s theatre program, nurtures creativity and storytelling. Collaborate with National School of Drama directors to create live performances that resonate with audiences. This transformative experience fosters self-expression, collaboration, and confidence through the power of theater.

  1. Leadership and Governance
    Learn to manage, organize, and lead student-driven initiatives with a focus on impact and sustainability
  2. Advocacy and Representation
    Gain the skills to represent and advocate for student interests in discussions with faculty and administration.
  3. Event Planning and Project Management
    Develop critical project management skills as you oversee student events and initiatives.

Student 

Government

Mesa’s Student Government offers leadership experience. Represent peers, plan events, and create a positive campus culture. Through hands-on governance and advocacy, you’ll develop skills to navigate leadership complexities and make a lasting impact in your community.

  1. Cultural and Intellectual
    Growth
Deepen your understanding of different cultures, industries, and ideologies through active participation.
  2. Networking and Relationship Building
    Build a network of connections with professionals, mentors, and peers in your areas of interest.
  3. Practical Experience and Leadership
    Develop hands-on experience by taking leadership roles and initiating projects within your clubs.

Clubs 

&
Societies

Mesa’s 20+ clubs foster personal and professional growth. Explore interests in entrepreneurship, arts, or social causes. Collaborate with like-minded peers, innovate, and develop expertise while building meaningful connections that enhance your academic and leadership journey.

  1. Event Planning and Execution
    Learn how to design, plan, and execute large-scale events, managing all aspects from logistics to branding.
  2. Budgeting and Resource Management
    Develop the ability to manage a substantial budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
  3. Team Leadership and Project Management
    Enhance your leadership and project management skills as you coordinate teams, handle logistics, and solve problems on the go.

Organize India’s Largest UG Fest with a Rs. 1.5 Cr Budget

Lead a team at Mesa’s largest undergraduate festival, managing a Rs. 1.5 Crore budget. Gain experience in budgeting, logistics, and sponsorship acquisition. This real-world leadership challenge prepares you to handle high-pressure roles and execute large-scale events.

  1. Stress Management and Resilience
    Learn techniques for managing stress, enhancing resilience, and maintaining peak mental performance.
  2. Work-Life Balance
    Understand the importance of balance between academic rigor, social life, and personal well-being.
  3. Time Management and Productivity
    Master strategies for maximizing productivity and achieving personal and academic goals effectively.

Wellness & Personal Productivity

Mesa prioritizes holistic well-being through programs in mental health, stress management, and physical wellness. Partnering with organizations like HabitStrong and Amaha, we offer resources to balance productivity with mindfulness, ensuring students remain focused, healthy, and resilient.

Learn directly from Founders/CXOs from Unicorn startups

Your teachers could be your future employers; read your cases and come prepared to class.

  • Attend classes conducted by 200+ startup founders/CXOs
  • Work on 250+ live projects offered across 100+ startups
  • Get 1:1 mentorship from experts in 25+ domains
  • Solve 150 startup cases written by Mesa Team
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4-year program roadmap

Year 1

First-Principles

  • Critical Thinking & Great Mental Models
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Problem Solving and Statistical Thinking

Business Foundations

  • Crafting Marketing Strategies
  • Introduction to Operations Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting

Communication

  • Mastering the Elevator Pitch
  • Art of Clear Writing

Entrepreneurship

  • Decoding Startup Business Models
  • Value Proposition Canvas
  • Mastering Market Research & Customer Interviews
  • Launch Light: The Art of the MVP

Year 2

Technology for Management

  • Internet Age & Entrepreneurship
  • Artificial Intelligence For Business
  • Agile Product Development
  • Introduction to Data Science

Growth

  • Decoding Digital Consumers
  • MVP to Market: Go-to-Market Fundamentals
  • Case Studies in Digital Marketing: Strategy & Execution
  • The Art & Science of Modern Selling
  • Content Alchemy: Winning on Social Media
  • Multichannel Customer Management

Finance

  • Entrepreneurial Finance
  • Financial Modeling for Startups
  • Venture Capital & Private Equity: From Seed to Exit

Entrepreneurship

  • The Lean Startup Methodology
  • New Venture Launch

Year 3

Product Innovation

  • Job To Be Done: Introduction to Product Thinking
  • Experimentation for Product Growth
  • Building Seamless Customer Journeys
  • Gamification & Behavioural Design
  • Advanced Analytics: Turning Data into Action

Leadership

  • First Time Manager: Principles & Tactics
  • OKRs for Organizational Growth
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Negotiation Excellence: The Art of Influence & Persuasion
  • Mastering Personal Branding: Stand Out in Your Field

Strategic Management

  • Strategic Games: Decision Making in Competitive Markets
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Pricing Strategies

Entrepreneurship

  • Zero-to-One: Insights from Entrepreneurial Failures
  • Startup Pitching

Year 4

Marketing Mastery & Strategy

  • Advanced Brand Management: Building Iconic Brands
  • Data-Driven Marketing: From Insights to Strategy
  • Customer-Centric Marketing: Crafting Personalized Experiences
  • Global Marketing Strategy: Navigating Diverse Markets

Finance & Venture Capital for Growth

  • Advanced Corporate Finance: Leading Strategic Decisions
  • Financial Engineering for Startups
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategy, Valuation & Integration

Operations & Supply Chain Innovation

  • Advanced Operations Management: Streamlining for Excellence
  • Global Supply Chain Management: Strategic Sourcing & Logistics
  • Sustainable Operations: Integrating ESG in Business Processes
  • Business Process Optimization: Lean & Six Sigma Mastery

Data Science for Business Leadership

  • Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
  • Advanced Data Visualization: Turning Data into Insights
  • Machine Learning for Business Applications
  • Big Data Analytics: Harnessing the Power of Information

Year 1

  • Economy, Politics and Society
  • Indus Valley: The Making of India’s Startup Ecosystem
  • The Science of Happiness: Psychology and Well-being

Year 2

  • Justice: Introduction to Moral Philosophy & Ethics
  • Modern Art and Society: Expressing the Changing World
  • Economics & Public Policy

Year 3

  • The Art of Storytelling: From Epics to Netflix
  • Digital Anthropology: Understanding the Online Self
  • India & the World

Year 4

  • Cultural Conversations: Understanding Global Identities
  • Philosophy of Mind: What Makes Us Human?
  • Foreign Language

Year 1

Build Your Own Business: Scale a D2C Product

Year 2

Gen AI Lab: Build and Launch AI Products with No-Code Tools

Year 3

Creator Garage: Design & Scale Your YouTube Channel

Year 4

Mesa Statup Lab: From Idea to Launch

Year 1

San Francisco Immersion Quarter

During the San Francisco Immersion Quarter at UC Berkeley, students will dive into Silicon Valley’s startup ecosystem, engaging with industry leaders and innovators. They’ll gain hands-on experience through company visits, workshops, and networking opportunities. The quarter offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical exposure, preparing students for the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and technology. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the heart of innovation.

Year 2

London Immersion Quarter

In the London Immersion Quarter, students will explore the world’s financial hub, learning from top fintech startups like Revolut, TransferWise, and Monzo. They’ll gain firsthand insights into global finance through workshops, networking, and site visits to leading financial institutions. This experience prepares students to excel in the dynamic world of finance and fintech.

Year 3

Singapore Immersion Quarter

In the Singapore Immersion Quarter, students will dive deep into the Southeast Asian market, uncovering growth opportunities across the region. Through interactions with top startups like Grab, Sea Group, and Gojek, they’ll gain firsthand insights into emerging trends and innovation. This immersive experience equips students to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Year 4

Cape Town Immersion Quarter

In the Cape Town Immersion Quarter, students will explore social impact and sustainability within the unique context of Africa. They’ll engage with local startups like GreenCape and The Khetha Project, tackling challenges in renewable energy, conservation, and community development. This experience offers invaluable insights into Africa’s innovative solutions for global sustainability.


The Application Process

A 4-step process that is rigorous & challenging, and evaluates you in a holistic manner

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Info Session

A 30-minute online session conducted by our co-founder Varun Limaye where you're walked through everything about the Mesa program. This is a compulsary step, and you cannot proceed further with the application without attending an info session!

Mesa Admissions Test

A 60-minute online test, the MAT takes a unique place here at Mesa. We believe that conventional tests don’t do justice to the range of skills that a candidate brings, often overlooking potential by focusing narrowly on specific skill sets. The MAT goes beyond a standard test format and has video & written sections with on-the-spot prompts.

1-Page Resume

Here, we want to know your journey so far. We will give you a set format within which you can tell us about the extracurriculars you have excelled in, the leadership positions you have stepped in, the projects you have worked on, the instruments your play and so on!

Interview Process

We follow a 2-step interview process. In Round 1, you will have to talk through any idea you have & answer 5 key questions about it. We will help you with resources & videos to excel in this round. Round 2 will be with a founder at Mesa to assess your fitment with the Mesa program!

A step-by-step guide


1
Register & join our info session

Create your account on the application portal & attend a webinar that deep-dives into our program.

2
Take the Mesa Admissions Test

Book your slot for our online 60-minute test – ensure you’re well prepped since you can only take the test once!

3
Submit your 1-page Resume



Walk us through your journey as a student so far in a one-pager document: your extracurriculars, positions of responsibilities, competitions & awards, etc.

4
Interview Process

If shortlisted, you get to participate in Mesa’s 2-step interview process. In Step 1, imagine yourself to be a founder who is trying to raise funds from a VC. In Step 2, you will interact with the founder to see if you’re the right for the program. 

5
The final decision

You will hear back from the Admissions Team on any one of these three options: selected, waitlisted, or rejected

4 Year Fee Structure

Program Fee

Year Base Fees Additional Costs Notes
Year 1 ₹17,00,000 ₹6,00,000 Additional costs mentioned here are travel & stay costs - to be borne by students
Year 2 ₹12,00,000 -
Year 3 ₹12,00,000 -
Year 4 ₹7,00,000 -
Total ₹48,00,000 ₹6,00,000 Includes GST

*The above costs include GST
*Additional costs are not a part of the base fees and are to be borne by students over and above the base fees
*The above costs do not include accommodation
*Out of the total fees in Year 1, RS 2,00,000 of the Admissions Fee is not Pserefundable

Accommodation Fee

Per year - Twin Sharing

Particulars Amount Comment
Accommodation Charges* ₹2,94,000 ₹24,500 per month, twin sharing
Food Charges ₹72,000 ₹6,000 per month for 12 months
Total ₹2,94,000

Per year - Single Sharing

Particulars Amount Comment
Accommodation Charges* ₹5,22,000 ₹43,500 per month, single sharing
Food Charges ₹72,000 ₹6,000 per month for 12 months
Total ₹5,22,000

*Additional security money of ₹1,00,000 to be deposited for accommodation stay, refundable at the end of your stay