Global Startup-Focused Business School :
Learn Business while Building a Business!

Learn from Top 1% Global Experts

Pick the brains of successful entrepreneurs & business leaders from around the world.

Build an Actual Business

No cramming, just real-world experience as you launch and grow your business.

Work on Live Startup Projects

Hands-on internships and projects with top global AI startups.

Part-time & Flexible

Designed for professionals to balance work and study, with an online plus in-person component

Global Startup Opportunities

Get a chance to visit and build your network in Singapore, Boston and Silicon Valley.

Affordable Degree

Achieve an MBA at 1/10th the cost of traditional programs.

Ride the AI + Startup Revolution!

Develop real-world skills to build and work at companies from scratch

Become a
Startup Leader

12

Months

2000+

Contact Hours

50+

Startup Leaders

10+

Workshops/ Bootcamps

1

Real Businesses Built

6

Comprehensive Modules of 6 weeks each

18+

Project Mentoring Sessions

150+

Case Studies

6

Immersive Hackathons

2

Distinct Specializations

Our Program Partners

In the News

Awards and Accolades

Winner – Education Category

AWS Activate Startup Credits

Global EdTech Fellowship Cohort 12

TiE Singapore Stars Program Startup

Top HR & Work Tech Startups

VC and Incubation Partner

Global Learning Experience

Our global immersions, backed by top ecosystem partners, VCs, and enablers, offer unparalleled access to startup opportunities through our unique hybrid offline learning model.

Learn from Startup Leaders from Around the World

RON ZAKAY

UC Berkeley – CITRIS Foundry

FELIX TAN

ex-Director of United Overseas Bank Finlab

jed ng

Founder and Investor at Angel School VC

Yash shah

GenAI Head, India, South East Asia and Korea, AWS

SHWETA AGRAWAL

Director at Boston New Technology

jason kraus

Founder & CEO Prepare4VC and Partner at EQx Fund

Our Student Learn Business, by Building One

Isabella and Angela in action as they present their online cosmetics membership store MVP to our panel of mentors.

Tune into the launch of WisdomAI – an AI-driven content creator platform to revolutionize the way content is made!

Simone, from Singapore launching his innovative event management and hosting platform as an alternative to eventbrite.

Mehak and Vansh presenting their AI-driven emergency responder solution, designed to save lives.

Our learner team, Ignomagine, pitching their vision for a $1M investment to our panel of esteemed investors.

Golden nuggets of wisdom shared by our mentors during our 2024 Demo Day for our Singapore Cohort. 

Online Learning Meets In-Person Experiences

We are truly global - join us monthly at our local talent hubs where you can enhance your soft skills, attend workshops & bootcamps, find your tribe, crash at hackathons and network with global folks.

Ahmedabad

Singapore

Jakarta

Banglore

Boston

Hyderabad

San Francisco

Program Components

Online Foundational Modules

Hands-on Projects

Bootcamps

Mentorship

Guest Networking Sessions

Hackathons

Career Workshops

Business Foundations

Module 1: Design Thinking

Week 1-6
  • Design Thinking​
  • Empathy Mapping - Understanding Customer Personas
  • Idea Generation - SCAMPER Method.
  • Module Project: Develop a prototype using available tools and resources
  • Module Project: Develop a prototype using available tools and resources
  • Module Project: Develop a prototype using available tools and resources

Module 4: Investment Fundamentals

Week 18-24
  • Pitching Foundations & Mental Models

  • Valuations, Cap Tables, Dilution & Term Sheets

  • Datarooms, Diligence and Decision Making

  • Module Project: Sit in an actual investment committee meeting

Module 2: AI Technical Fundamentals

Week 6-12
  • Product Development
  • SCRUM basics

  • Planning and Conducting User Testing

  • Module Project: Conduct initial testing and gather feedback

Module 5: Tech Management

Week 24-30
  • Digital Business Models and Strategies

  • Data-Driven Decision Making and Business Intelligence

  • Emerging technologies like Web 3.0 & Metaverse

  • Module Project: Creating a dashboard using PowerBI

Module 3: Marketing / Sales

Week 12-18
  • Identifying Target Customers
  • Understanding Sales Funnel and Systems

  • Applications of GenAI in Marketing

  • Module Project: Launch your first funnel and close your first sale

Module 6: GenAI Business Applications

Week 30-36
  • GenAI101 & business applications

  • Overview of tools and platforms for generative AI

  • Ethical and Security Considerations of Generative AI

  • Module Project: Use GenAI to create a marketing campaign

Modules

Module 1

Design Thinking Fundamentals
  • Innovation Frameworks
  • Empathy Mapping
  • Iterative Problem-Solving
  • Business Storytelling
  • Consumer Behaviour

Module 2

Agile Product Development
  • MVP Fundamentals
  • Solution Design Strategy
  • AI in Product
  • User Interface Design
  • Data Visualisation

Module 3

Traction & Marketing
  • Branding & Positioning
  • Sales Funnel Optimization
  • Organic Content Growth
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Digital Marketing Basics

Module 4

Sales, Growth & Leadership
  • Setting Sales Operations
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Growth-Focus Leadership
  • Organisational Behavior
  • Business Analytics

Module 5

Finance Fundamentals
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Startup Financials
  • Accounting Basics
  • Fundraising Instruments
  • Venture Capital 101

Module 6

Use of AI Tools
  • AI for Business Efficiency
  • Automation with AI
  • AI-Powered Analytics
  • AI for Content Marketing
  • Cracking Sales with AI

Module 1

Design Thinking Fundamentals
  • Innovation Frameworks
  • Empathy Mapping
  • Iterative Problem-Solving
  • Business Storytelling
  • Consumer Behaviour

Module 3

Traction & Marketing
  • Branding & Positioning
  • Sales Funnel Optimization
  • Organic Content Growth
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Digital Marketing Basics

Module 5

Finance Fundamentals
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Startup Financials
  • Accounting Basics
  • Fundraising Instruments
  • Venture Capital 101

Module 2

Agile Product Development
  • MVP Fundamentals
  • Solution Design Strategy
  • AI in Product
  • User Interface Design
  • Data Visualisation

Module 4

Sales, Growth & Leadership
  • Setting Sales Operations
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Growth-Focus Leadership
  • Organisational Behavior
  • Business Analytics

Module 6

Use of AI Tools
  • AI for Business Efficiency
  • Automation with AI
  • AI-Powered Analytics
  • AI for Content Marketing
  • Cracking Sales with AI

Real-world Projects & Case Studies

Product Related Projects

  • Launch a new pricing feature for a fintech app
  • Roll out a new category for a e-commerce app
  • Analyse data points for a health tech startup

Business Related Projects

  • Crack Email Marketing for a consumer product
  • Create unique content for an established brand
  • Prepare financials for a B2B SaaS Startup

Talent Incubator

Career Growth Support

  • Resume + LinkedIn Optimizer
  • 1-1 Mentoring with Founders
  • CXO Connect
  • Peer Mentoring

Hackathons

  • Build Your No-code MVP
  • Launch a D2C Marketplace
  • Build GenAI Marketing Engine
  • Consult a Startup

Bootcamps

  • No code - Bubble
  • Sales Strategies
  • Content Marketing
  • Leadership Mindset

Power Skills Workshops

Life Skills

  • Time Management
  • Financial management
  • Decision making

People Skills

  • How to Effectively Network
  • EQ & Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution

Branding Skills

  • Storytelling
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimizer
  • Public Speaking

Learn from Founders, CXOs, VCs and Industry Experts

Sneak Peek into our Live Hands-on Classes

Vivek Trivedi (Global HR Mentor) Shares Top LinkedIn Hacks with our Learners.

Celebrity Podcaster and Coach Almas Virani Gives Lecture on Mastering Public Speaking.

Leslie, Talent Acquisition Head at Lenovo, Shares Job Offer Negotiation Strategies.

$1mn+ Tech Credits

Potentially claim 400+ offers and deals worth more than $1mn on platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or OpenAI credits.

Industry Networking

Work on real-world projects with global AI startups and gain hands-on experience and boost your profile.

Industry Certificate

Gain exclusive access to industry recognized certificate from our program partners - Angelschool VC, Meet Ventures, Prepare4VC.

Learn from Founders & CXO's

Gain insights and guidance directly from successful founders and experts who have built and scaled ventures themselves.

Program Outcomes

Become a Founder

Access comprehensive venture-building support, including mentorship, funding opportunities, and resources to launch and scale your startup.

Startup Jobs

Secure roles in product, tech, or VC through hands-on projects, internships, and networking with global startups and VCs.

Capstone Project (Option 1) - Founder Track

We co-build ideas with our cohort members to help them scale their businesses!

1:1 Mentorship

Tech Support

Workshop

Marketing Assistance

CXO Networking connect

Entrepreneur-in-Residence Access

Guided Roadmap

Investor Connects

Demo Days

Software Discounts

Tech Support

SaaS Innovation Lab

No Code Builder Support

Marketing

Digital Marketing

Content Marketing

Strategy

Assess Market, Product and Competitors

Build Clear Objectives and KPI's

Go-to-market

Product Iterations

Business Model Frameworks

Sales

Earning First $ and Scaling it up

Growth Strategies to Scale

Fundraising

Pitch Deck Creation

Financial Valuations

Capstone Project (Option 2) - Startup Experience Track

Industry Project at a Partner Startup or VC in USA, Singapore & India

Product Management

Marketing & Sales

Founding Team

Operations

Industry Insights

Guest Masterclasses from industry leaders

Access to Audvisor subscription featuring insights from 100 global gurus

Work Experience

Hands-on experience through live industry projects in Product, Tech, and Operations.

Job, Internships and Shadowing Opportunities in High-Growth Startups, VCs and Companies.

Networking

Talent Demo Days with Startup Founders and HR Executives

Virtual networking with global leaders

Our Industry Partners

Highlights from Our Previous Cohorts

From winning competitions to building connections with global mentors, here’s a glimpse of what our cohorts have accomplished

LaunchPilot 2024 Showcase Day where where our learners pitched their projects to an audience of investors, mentors, and peers.

Andrew Chow, Founder of Asia Pro Ventures, mentoring our students and providing invaluable feedback on their startup ideas.

A hands-on finance workshop led by our esteemed partner, Meet Ventures.

Our partnership with Boston-based Prepare4VC and Boston New Tech to support our learners by giving them access to the US ecosystem.

Team Susanify shined bright at the prestigious China-ASEAN Innovation Competition, showcasing their innovative solutions.

Our successful collaboration with the National University of Singapore, Asia’s #1 university.

Pratibha Kurnool, Head of Global Community Impact at Cognizant, sharing valuable insights and inspiring our learners.

Our learners were invited to Singapore and had an unforgettable time immersing themselves in the local culture.

Admissions Process

Step 1

Attend Info Session

60-minute online group session with our co-founders, where you'll get a full walkthrough of the program and each participant will receive a prompt to respond to so we can get to know you better. This session is a mandatory step in the admissions process.

Step2

Admission Call

Qualified applicants will be invited for a 1-on-1 interview with our team. This is your chance to showcase why you're a great fit for the program.

Step 3

Rollout of Offer

Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the MBA program, along with details on any scholarships or financial aid they qualify for.

Earn a Globally Recognized MBA Degree
at 1/10th Cost of Traditional MBA's

We have partnered with American Management University (AMU) to provide you a MBA degree after program completion.

Highlights

AMU Ranked in top 10 in Vents Magazine for Mgmt & Leadership Programs in the U.S. and E.U.

Accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE)

Membership Status from Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)

AMU programs at Levels 4-8 are Ofqual-accredited and the first Qualifi-approved center in the US

Sample Degree

Tuition Fee Structure

Choose from our flexible payment options: pay in lump sum, instalments, or easy EMI options


USD 300 per course credit for a total of 30 credits

EMI Options Available

PGP in Startup Leadership

12-months
₹2,97,000 Inclusive of all taxes. EMI from ₹8,417/mo on eligible cards
  • 6-modules
  • 6 Real-world Projects
  • Global Immersion Access*
  • Talent Incubator Access
  • Career Growth Support
  • Hackathons
  • Bootcamps
  • Power Skills Workshops
  • Industry-Recognized Partner Certification
  • Tech Credits
  • Capstone Project
  • University PGP Certificate in Startup Leadership
  • Upgrade your credential to a Globally Recognised MBA Degree in Startup Leadership

Module Based Learning

Complete six online modules, each six weeks long, with lectures, workshops, group mentoring and hands-on company projects.

Mentor-Led Projects

Work 1:1 with a designated mentor on four-week sprint assignments to develop specific and niche skills to master.

Capstone Project

Build a business in 12 weeks with access to dedicated venture-building support and see your idea and product come to life.

Talent Incubator Access

Join 12 engaging Talent Hub sessions in your city, featuring workshops, bootcamps, networking, and hackathons.

Real World Experience

Prepare tailored skills, case studies and knowledge for niche job areas, with mentorship to enhance career prospects.

Global Immersions

Participate in curated immersions in Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, and Ahmedabad to explore global startup ecosystems

Graduate with a Degree, a Business and Startup Skills

Startup Launch

Venture Growth

Skill Enhancement

Market Readiness

Funding Access

Career Advancement

Startup Jobs

Founder Mindset

Leadership Development

Global Networking

Part-time Flexibility

Startup Eco-System

Upto 20% Scholarships Available

Rising Star
Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to learners who are studying or have graduated within the last 5 years.

Female Future Leader Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to aspiring female leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Global Impact Leader Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to work on meaningful projects.

We are on a mission to
empower startup leaders of tomorrow!

shivam pal

Serial Entrepreneur | Founded and exited Uncha.ai | -IIT Kanpur

DON NATIONS

Adjunct Professor | Venture Partner

VANSH CHIRIPAL

Director at Chiripal Group of Companies |  NTU Singapore

SARVESH TUSNIAL

Founder LaunchPilot | NTU Singapore 

SIDDHARTH DANGI

Founder Mentogram | ex-UW Madison

FAQ's

General

The LaunchPilot MBA/PGP in Startup Leadership is designed by world-class founders, investors and operators. Unlike traditional MBAs that focus on theoretical knowledge, this program emphasizes practical experience by allowing participants to build and scale their own startups as part of the curriculum. Graduates leave with both an MBA and a running business.

Yes, based on your chosen track this program offers a PGP diploma or MBA degree offered by our university partner – American Management University.

The LaunchPilot MBA program is designed with flexibility in mind to accommodate working professionals. Classes are scheduled after regular work hours or during evenings, ensuring participants can continue their professional commitments or academic pursuits without disruption. 

This program is ideal for ambitious professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those seeking to transition into leadership roles or the startup ecosystem. It suits both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

The program is primarily conducted online, with select in-person events held at talent hubs in cities such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Singapore, Boston, and Jakarta. These in-person interactions foster stronger connections, richer discussions, and more immersive learning experiences.

Admissions

This program is ideal for ambitious professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those seeking to transition into leadership roles or the startup ecosystem. It suits both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

The program is open to professionals from any background who are motivated to learn and build in the innovation and business space. A passion for entrepreneurship or leadership is key.

The admissions process includes submitting an online application followed by a one-on-one interview.  This process helps ensure that the program is a strong fit for your goals and aspirations.

As part of the interview, you’ll engage in a case study designed to assess your problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and alignment with the program’s entrepreneurial focus.

The next-cohort starts on the 13th January 2025 and deadline of application is 29th December 2024.

Careers

Throughout the program, you will receive personalized mentoring from seasoned founders and industry experts. The support includes assistance with team building, MVP development, investor connections, and access to a vast network of investors. You’ll also benefit from practical projects and hands-on guidance to ensure your startup’s success.

After completing the LaunchPilot MBA/PGP in startup leadership, you can pursue various career paths, including continuing to build and scale your startup, applying for leadership roles at a startup or venture capital firm, or pursuing higher education such as a DBA or PhD. The program also offers opportunities for internships with VC or startup partners, enhancing your practical experience and preparing you for a successful entrepreneurial career.

Graduates can expect to gain actionable skills, build a business or a portfolio of industry projects, and access a network of global partners and VCs.

 

Yes, the program connects participants with hiring companies, industry partners, and venture firms, offering a direct pathway to startup roles or business growth.

 

Yes, participants may pitch to VCs and angel investors through the program’s network, and successful capstone projects can attract funding.

Scholarships & Fees

LaunchPilot offers three scholarships to empower diverse talents. The Rising Star Scholarship is open to learners who are studying or have graduated within the past five years. The Female Future Leader Scholarship supports aspiring female leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. The Global Impact Leader Scholarship is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs focused on impactful projects. Each scholarship offers opportunities to reduce financial barriers and access valuable resources to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.LaunchPilot offers flexible financial aid options for eligible participants, allowing you to divide your fee payments into installments over various periods: 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, or 48 months.

Yes, LaunchPilot offers flexible financial aid options for eligible participants, allowing you to divide your fee payments into installments over various periods: 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, or 48 months.

Early applicants or group enrollments may qualify for a discount and bonus. Apply now to learn more.

LaunchPilot encourages employer sponsorships. LaunchPilot is happy to provide any necessary documentation or letters for your employer to support your sponsorship application. Let us know what information you need, and we will ensure it aligns with your employer’s requirements.

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