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This module is the first part of the Business Model Canvas. Mr. Bhakta introduces the business model canvas and explains what the value proposition is and how it affects the customer segment on the canvas. Key Takeaways: People miss out on the customer segment because their industry is multidimensional. Let your customers be your brand ambassadors.  Customer relationships can be converted to...

This module helps in understanding what a business model canvas is. Mr. Bhakta discusses the importance of a business model canvas and talks in detail about its components and how they can help a business to become organized. Key Takeaways: Condensing a business model on one page for easy interpretation. The aim of the business model canvas is to bring everyone on the same page. Every aspect of th...

In this course, Mr. Pranav Bhakta, Managing Partner at Bhakta Capital, gives an introduction to the business canvas model and talks in detail about how it can be utilized and its importance. Mr. Bhakta offers a comprehensive overview of the business canvas model from scratch and also provides a detailed example of a previous model for better understanding. This course is very beneficial for busine...

A changeable world requires alert enterprises. Key Takeaways: 1. Contingency funding. 2. Move with the times. 3. Tracking norms.

When pivoting, keep these pointers on your fingertips. Key Takeaways: 1. Leverage existing strength. 2. Incremental changes. 3. Catch signals in time.

Telltale signs of a business in need of a pivot. Key Takeaways: 1. Sales and funding issues. 2. Lack of confidence. 3. Writing on the wall.

Strategic and attitudinal changes required to bounce back from failed models. Key Takeaways: 1. Humble acceptance. 2. Market verdicts. 3. Pivot in time.

Go back to the drawing board if a business model doesn't satisfy these criteria. Key Takeaways: 1. Thinking of units. 2. Price points and need. 3. Confident answers.

Before taking a plunge into entrepreneurship, factor these in. Key Takeaways: 1. Youthly vigor. 2. Financial fallbacks. 3. Climate and market.

Clarity as regards demand and choice is vital for business success. Key Takeaways: 1. Who and why. 2. Change existing habits. 3. Compelling arguments.

A sound business model is to be based on the following lines of thought. Key Takeaways: 1. Creation or change. 2. Alleviate pain. 3. Articulate exciting ideas.

This module talks of changes in certain sectors and possible advantages for others. Key Takeaways: 1. Remote learning. 2. A safer life. 3. Well-positioned for growth.

How, in covid, some ideas can thrive and others need to survive. Key Takeaways: 1. Two kinds of startups. 2. Create offerings. 3. Maintain the bottom-line.

These traits, if found in a team, significantly increase the chances of being funded by VCs. Key Takeaways: 1. Median age. 2. Pedigree and credentials. 3. Affinity, articulation, and passion.

An idea is weighed by VCs on various scales before the receipt of funds. Key Takeaways: 1. Company valuation. 2. Differentiation in tech and strategy. 3. Outcompeting incumbents.

The potential investors to be targeted at each stage of funding. Key Takeaways: 1. Friends and family. 2. Syndicate of angels. 3. Buckets and due diligence.

A VC brings the following to the table, in addition to capital. Key Takeaways: 1) corporate connections 2) institutionalized knowledge 3) agreements and legalities

The functions and revenue sources of VC firms. Key Takeaways: 1. Investment for equity. 2. Dry powder. 3. Distribution of profits.

How much to give away when raising capital through equity financing. Key Takeaways: 1. Fifty-Twenty-Thirty. 2. Avoid disproportionate equity. 3. Work backwards to estimate.

This module covers a variety of factors considered in company valuation. Key Takeaways: 1. More an art, less a science. 2. Strength, pedigree, and natural progression. 3. Past exits, differentiators, and IP.

There is more than just capital one should look for when finding investors. Key Takeaways: 1. Smart and dumb money. 2. Value-added services. 3. Guidance, alignment, and patterns.

The following module discusses factors in deciding fundraising amount. Key Takeaways: Dilution one can take.  Valuation in the market.  Duration of fundraising.

Monetary leg-ups come to the ones ready for it. Key Takeaways: Being Expansion-Ready. Funding For Survival Vs. Growth. Pocs And Unit Economics.

In this course, Mr. Devang Mehta discusses the basics of venture capital, fundraising, business models, and pivoting. also covered is the VC perspective as regards valuation and assessment of startup ideas and teams. anyone with a receptive mind should be able to fully understand the content. on completion, the viewer can start applying the mentioned principles to their advantage. Key takeaways: F...

This module considers the tough decisions that a startup company must make. Mr. Mukherjee explores the various difficult decisions that may come during stages of a startup, which may range from industry issues, funding issues, and even problems related to downsizing. Key Takeaways: A founder must overcome fear and shame and be transparent. Communicating with the team to overcome problems. Importan...