Enroll in StartSmart's 60 days program designed for working professionals exploring launching their ventures

Start Right, Scale Fast

Preparing B2B founders for success with our comprehensive 60-day program. Because starting a business isn't a sprint—it's a marathon.

What is StartSmart

We support aspiring and early-stage B2B founders with a structured, proven approach that turns startup ideas into launch-ready businesses. Through expert mentorship and practical frameworks, we provide a clear pathway from concept to market success.

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How StartSmart helps Startups

StartSmart supports founders in building launch-ready businesses with structured, actionable guidance. We currently offer two core programs designed to meet different startup needs

Startup Focused Programs

  • Our programs are designed to help startups take their ideas to launch ready business in the right manner.
  • Focused around business best practices and proven methodologies.
  • Offered in multiple formats to suit different needs:
    • 60-day comprehensive programs
    • 2-day intensive workshops
    • Self-paced learning courses

Startup Focused Specialized Services

  • Comprehensive support throughout your entire startup journey.
  • Tailored services to address specific challenges at each growth stage.
  • Expert-led enablement in key areas:
    • Business health improvement
    • Go-to-market strategy
    • Mentorship and advisory
    • Strategic partnerships
    • Branding and investment readiness

Programs

60 Days Program

60 days' -1 to 0 program for B2B AI startup founders

For Working Professionals

What is the program About

  • Comprehensive 60-day journey divided into 8 structured sprints, each building upon the previous to ensure a smooth progression from idea to launch.
  • You will receive 1:1 guidance from mentors and operators who provide templates, tools, real-time support, and critical feedback.
  • This hybrid program allows you to balance your startup journey with your full-time job, ensuring you can dedicate time to both without sacrificing progress.

Who is it for

  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Individuals with innovative ideas seeking validation and a clear path forward.
  • Early-Stage Founders: Teams with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) looking to test and refine their market fit.
  • Transitioning Professionals: Experts in their domains who want to turn their knowledge into scalable businesses.
  • Founding Teams: Co-founders seeking alignment on vision, roles, and growth strategies.
Weekend Workshop for Colleges

For College Students

Weekend Workshop for Colleges

Transform Ideas into Startups in Just 2 Days

What is the program About

  • This is a fast-paced, hands-on startup bootcamp designed for college students who want to experience building like real founders. In just 2 days, students go from idea to prototype using proven frameworks — guided by startup mentors who've built in the real world.
  • They'll learn how to:
  • Identify meaningful problems worth solving
  • Validate ideas using lean startup methods
  • Build MVPs and pitch like early-stage founders
  • Understand what it takes to turn ideas into real ventures

Who is it for

  • Students with Entrepreneurial Drive: Those curious about startups or already working on ideas
  • Hackathon Participants & E-Cell Members: Builders looking to level up from projects to real products
  • Institutions with Startup Culture: Colleges serious about fostering innovation, incubation, and practical exposure
  • Campus Innovators Across Streams: For students across disciplines who think beyond the classroom and want to turn ideas into real-world entrepreneurial action.

Enablement Services

GTM Enablement

GTM Enablement

Craft and execute a GTM strategy that actually lands
  • Key Points:
  • Define ICP and sharpen positioning
  • Build early traction channels (organic + outbound)
  • Set up scalable lead-gen and sales processes
Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

Open doors that matter — from pilots to partnerships
  • Key Points:
  • Access warm intros to relevant corporates and accelerators
  • Navigate B2B sales cycles with expert support
  • Explore early co-building opportunities with enterprise
Business Health Improvement

Business Health Improvement

Optimize your startup's foundation before you scale
  • Key Points:
  • Identify operational inefficiencies
  • Build lean and resilient business processes
  • Set up early-stage KPIs and tracking systems
Mentorship and Advisory

Mentorship and Advisory

Get direct access to operators, not just advice
  • Key Points:
  • 1:1 mentoring with startup founders and GTM experts
  • Deep dives on strategy, product-market fit, and fundraising
  • Ongoing check-ins tailored to your journey
Branding

Branding

Make your brand stick — with the right story and visual identity
  • Key Points:
  • Align messaging with buyer psychology
  • Develop founder-led storytelling and pitch decks
  • Build visual assets and early digital presence
Investment and Fund-Raising

Investment and Fund-Raising

Prepare to pitch — and close
  • Key Points:
  • Build a credible investor narrative
  • Get pitch-ready decks, models, and data rooms
  • Warm introductions to early-stage VCs and angels

Meet Our Mentors

Our mentors are industry experts who provide valuable guidance and insights to help our founders succeed.

Savan Bellur

Savan Bellur

Mentor

3x founder and active startup mentor who helps early-stage startups build sharp GTM strategies.

Vineet Kotecha

Vineet Kotecha

Mentor

A repeat founder and growth strategist, Vineet has built ventures across tourism, food tech, and supply chains.

Ravindra Jadhav

Ravindra Jadhav

Mentor

Founder of Apeiron Marketing Consultancy and a marketing veteran with 15+ years in B2B and B2C brand building.

Rajiv Mathew

Rajiv Mathew

Mentor

Rajiv Mathew is a seasoned startup mentor and digital marketing strategist with deep expertise in GTM execution.

Manu Kumar

Manu Kumar

Mentor

A seasoned marketing leader and certified T-Hub mentor, Manu brings 25+ years of expertise.

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Upendra Namburi

Mentor

A serial founder and digital transformation expert, Upendra has launched 30+ products and 6 businesses across fintech, loyalty, insurance, and banking.

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Ganesh Chandrasekaran

Mentor

Ganesh brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and mentoring experience across AI, IoT, and digital transformation.

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Meet Our VC Partners

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Mirai Ventures

Mirai Ventures

We Founder Circle

We Founder Circle