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Lean StartUp & Minimum Viable Product Business Boot Camp Mentoring Session
Lean Start-Up & Minimum Viable Product / Business – Boot Camp / Mentoring Session
Session Date: 17/09/2025
Session Venue: G-12, 02:00 PM-03:00 PM
Department: JBS
Contact person: Dr. Garima Srivastav (Coordinator)
Speaker: Mr. Moahmmad Sharib Siddiqui
Profile: He is the founder and CEO of Socially Connect, a digital marketing and growth strategist specializing in influencer marketing, brand building, performance marketing, and SEO. With an MBA in Marketing from MIT School of Business, he leads a team of young and experienced media professionals who have helped create some of the biggest brands in India and the UAE, leveraging data-driven strategies across business development, sales, and marketing to achieve sustainable growth and measurable results.
Objective:
The Lean Start-Up & Minimum Viable Product (MVP) / Business Boot Camp / Mentoring Session was organized for BBA 3rd-semester and MBA 3rd- & 4th-semester students to familiarize them with the Lean Start-Up methodology and the practical application of MVPs in validating business ideas. The session emphasized rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and business model development, while guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to identify market opportunities and define strong value propositions. It also aimed to install a mindset of innovation, adaptability, and cost-effective growth essential for early-stage ventures.
Key Points Covered:
- Familiarize students with the Lean Start-Up methodology and its practical applications.
- To demonstrate how an MVP can be used as a tool for testing hypotheses and validating ideas.
- Provide knowledge of MVP design, development, and testing for idea validation.
Importance of Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product:
Boot camps and mentoring sessions offer participants hands-on experience, structured frameworks, and expert guidance in real-world settings.
The Lean Start-Up and MVP approach allows entrepreneurs to test their business ideas in the early stages before investing significant resources.
By focusing on building the minimum features required to test the idea, entrepreneurs can launch their products faster.
Skills Gained and Knowledge Acquired:
The session helped students clearly understand the Lean Start-Up methodology, especially the build–measure–learn cycle and how an MVP can be used to validate business ideas. They also enhanced their skills in identifying customer needs, crafting value propositions, and recognizing market opportunities to build strong and sustainable businesses.
Integration Benefits:
The combination of structured boot camp training and hands-on mentoring helps students acquire a balance of technical expertise and soft skills. While they learn to design business models, assess markets, and develop MVPs, they also strengthen communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities essential for long-term success.
Entrepreneurial Learning Outcomes and ROI:
The return on investment (ROI) for students is reflected in the immediate applicability of the skills acquired, the confidence gained to pursue business ventures, and the ability to translate innovative ideas into sustainable and scalable solutions. By combining theoretical learning with practical experience, the session equips students with both the competence and mindset required to succeed as future entrepreneurs or professionals in competitive business environments.
Conclusion:
By connecting theory with real-world practice, the program empowered students to turn ideas into validated business models. The combination of learning, mentorship, and hands-on application built confidence, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Such experiences are key to shaping future leaders who can drive innovation and sustainable growth.
Recommendations:
- Encourage teamwork among students from different academic and professional backgrounds to bring diverse perspectives and promote innovative problem-solving.
- Improved entrepreneurial confidence and decision-making skills.
Overall, the session was insightful and practical, enabling students to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset, validate ideas, and gain direction for future business or professional pursuits.
