build3, an ecosystem to build impacts (for-profit startups AND purpose), announced a strategic collaboration with impact entrepreneur Gaurav Singh to introduce the inaugural cohort of its virtual Impact Startup Academy. The 5-week cohort-based online course will begin on October 7 and aims to guide over 100 potential impact founders to build startups for profit AND purpose, at a discounted cost of ₹990.
The objective of the course is to help founders solve problems in the world in a financially sustainable way. The course will help the next generation of impact founders to formulate unique strategies and business models that directly translate into financial stability.
The course has been designed to empower early-stage impact founders, aspiring impact entrepreneurs and individuals looking to make meaningful contributions to an impact startup.
Gaurav Singh, impact entrepreneur and co-creator of the Impact Startup Academy, said, “Our objective is to create a course that offers comprehensive knowledge that individuals require to create a world changing impact startup, share inspirational examples to help them aspire, persevere and introduce them to a community of like-minded builders to collaborate with and lean on. We hope that the Impact Startup Academy will assist participants in becoming a more confident impact founder, ensuring profitability and simultaneously prioritising purpose. We are looking forward towards the beginning of cohort 1 and ensuring a holistic learning atmosphere.”
The Impact Startup Academy is a result of a strategic collaboration between build3 and Gaurav Singh, an Ashoka & Echoing Green fellowship awardee. The virtual course will equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to start, while also providing the opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
Upon course completion, build3 will provide participants with a certificate, however, eligible participants may also opt for a UGC-recognised certificate from Srishti Manipal Institute (a constituent of MAHE, Manipal).
The ISA will feature hour-long pre-recorded video lessons and half an hour of group discussions with participants on Monday and Thursday at 6 pm IST. Following each session, the ISA will offer a curated set of bonus resources including articles, videos, podcasts and books to interested participants.
The learning process will include a comprehensive understanding of impact startups, market analysis, conducting customer interviews, identifying and addressing root problems, developing business models, optimising products & pricing, developing GTM strategies and distribution networks and more. However, the emphasis of the ISA is far from limited to only learning, but to creating, resulting in selected participants working on their startup ideas weekly and receiving feedback from the community.
