A Deep Dive for New Ventures

An intensive and interactive training designed to test your appetite and jumpstart the adventure.

Many business ventures started by Ivey Alumni were originally formulated in the Bootcamp and further developed during the programme. It is designed for both existing and seasoned entrepreneurs.

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Fantastic Experience

Matthew Danics

A non stop action packed course filled with learning, practice and advice from experienced entrepenures. Definitely the best business learning experience I've had. 10/10 would recommend to anyone with interest in entrepreneurship.

A non stop action packed course filled with learning, practice and advice from experienced entrepenures. Definitely the best business learning experience I've had. 10/10 would recommend to anyone with interest in entrepreneurship.

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Alex Housego

Great work, very intense to find out where our limitations are, but also how they can be improved through careful mapped out execution. We accomplished much more than originally thought possible. We never knew we could do this until Ash exposed ou...

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Great work, very intense to find out where our limitations are, but also how they can be improved through careful mapped out execution. We accomplished much more than originally thought possible. We never knew we could do this until Ash exposed our true potential

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It's a life-long course

Diana Chang Gao

Really handy course and give student perceptions how to evaluate a star-up even you're not running a star-up right now.

Really handy course and give student perceptions how to evaluate a star-up even you're not running a star-up right now.

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Terrific program from start to finish and beyond!

Christine Gerritse

I enrolled in this intensive weekend with high expectations and all expectations were exceeded. The weekend was delivered by a tried and true entrepreneur supported by a terrific staff in a highly collaborative environment both in the classroom an...

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I enrolled in this intensive weekend with high expectations and all expectations were exceeded. The weekend was delivered by a tried and true entrepreneur supported by a terrific staff in a highly collaborative environment both in the classroom and online. Most importantly, working in and with a team of highly competent individuals following a modular approach where each section builds on the next supported my learning, idea and plan development. I met some pretty terrific people, too!

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An Amazing Experience

Aryan Abadeh

Ivey Entrepreneurship Bootcamp was a very well organized and comprehensive program that took me through the journey of entepreneurship in 3 days. Cannot think of a better way to spend a weekend to meet great people and to learn about entrepreneurs...

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Ivey Entrepreneurship Bootcamp was a very well organized and comprehensive program that took me through the journey of entepreneurship in 3 days. Cannot think of a better way to spend a weekend to meet great people and to learn about entrepreneurship.

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Excellent ! Excellent !! Excellent !!!.......... infinitty

Amandeep Singh

Ash Singh, Ish Singh, Shanthal and people behind scene - A wonderful & awesome Team. Very well managed. Very Informative & Knowledgeable. Excellent way to develop Road Map to start Startup. Uplifting whole Society at large. God Bless Whole...

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Ash Singh, Ish Singh, Shanthal and people behind scene - A wonderful & awesome Team. Very well managed. Very Informative & Knowledgeable. Excellent way to develop Road Map to start Startup. Uplifting whole Society at large. God Bless Whole Team. Best Wishes

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Great Course!

Colin Couper

This was a fantastic experience. I learned a huge amount, connected with great people, and I feel I am prepared to make the next steps into entrepreneurship.

This was a fantastic experience. I learned a huge amount, connected with great people, and I feel I am prepared to make the next steps into entrepreneurship.

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Rodrigo Valadez Schott

It has been extensively useful and I have gotten a different set of mind, more ambitious and less afraid. Thanks!

It has been extensively useful and I have gotten a different set of mind, more ambitious and less afraid. Thanks!

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An inspirational event!

Niko Virvilis

The Deloitte Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provided me with an excellent blueprint for putting together a cohesive business plan for a startup. Ash is very insightful and inspired us to view entrepreneurship as a feasible business venture. I've learne...

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The Deloitte Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provided me with an excellent blueprint for putting together a cohesive business plan for a startup. Ash is very insightful and inspired us to view entrepreneurship as a feasible business venture. I've learned more in the 48 hours than any other course.

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Excellent course!

Stanley Opara, PMP

This course provides an novice all the imformation needed to launch a start-up in a condensed easy-to-understand fashion

This course provides an novice all the imformation needed to launch a start-up in a condensed easy-to-understand fashion

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Deloitte Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Kalvin Simonis

Ash and Shanthal did a fantastic job running this event. Ash inspired the crowd with his visionary mind and motivating personality. I would totally recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is interested in Entrepreneurship and wants to learn a very u...

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Ash and Shanthal did a fantastic job running this event. Ash inspired the crowd with his visionary mind and motivating personality. I would totally recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is interested in Entrepreneurship and wants to learn a very useful framework on how to launch a startup!

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Pure Excellence

Derek Li

This is the perfect peek into what life is like as an entrepreneur. Those considering an entrepreneurial venture should seriously consider taking this course. Ash is absolutely excellent.

This is the perfect peek into what life is like as an entrepreneur. Those considering an entrepreneurial venture should seriously consider taking this course. Ash is absolutely excellent.

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Program Overview

  • Time Required

    Our programs are expressly designed to fit the lives of insanely busy professionals like you. Get from idea to investable business in 2.5 days.

  • Blended Learning

    Get lifelong access to our exclusive Online Learning Environment. Find all our up-to-date course materials at any given time!

  • Always-On Experience

    A hybrid experience with no expensive tuition or material fees. We provide 24/7 support through an exclusive Zoom and Slack channel.

  • Action Plans

    Develop personal, actionable plans to address the strategy, organization, and innovation-based opportunities that you face.

  • Pitch Perfect

    We will help you master your pitch through constant interaction and helpful feedback.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Get your certificate of completion upon graduation and Join our growing community of alumni on LinkedIn.

Your Professor

Over 10 years of Combined Startup Experience

Ash Singh

Professor of Entrepreneurship

Western University, Ivey Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship: INSEAD, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Ivey Business School and Tsinghua

Started 4 Companies
CEO, Co-Founder and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Startup Ventures Pte. Ltd.
Founded First Company While Attending University Which Was Acquired at Age 22
Created “Angels Gate” the First Asian “Shark Tank” TV Show for Entrepreneurs with VC Judges Reaching an Audience of 30 Million Viewers Across Asia
Founded Interactive SG, a Digital Media and New Business Accelerator
Co-Owner of Singapore Slingers Professional Basketball Team
Students from the INSEAD Entrepreneurs Course Launched 500 Companies Across 50 Countries
Recognized by Businessweek Magazine as “One of Asia’s Top Young Entrepreneurs” in 2009
Recognized by the Economic Times of Singapore as “One of Southeast Asia’s Leading Serial Entrepreneurs”

Passionate about teaching, inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs to drive tech transformation.

The History of the Startup Course™

Our students have raised over $1 billion dollars over the last 10 years

Welcome Students

A note from Professor Ash

Dear Bootcampers,

We are about to spend the next 48 hours learning how to take no idea (or a basic idea) and make it a pitchable startup venture.


 

HOW A SPRINT IS STRUCTURED

Start in Amphi/Classroom

15 Minutes: 2 Sprint topics explained in Amphi with Professor

Move to Breakout Rooms

45 Minutes: Complete Framework on 1st Topic

45 Minutes: Complete Framework on 2nd Topic

15 Minute: Submit Answer via video response to Venture Capitalist Mark Sequoia on 1st Topic

15 Minute: Submit Answer via video response to Venture Capitalist Mark Sequoia on 2nd Topic

Return to  Amphi/Classroom


 
THE SCHEDULE 

Timings
Day 1 
Day 2  Day 3 
8:00-9:00

Breakfast
Breakfast
9:00-10:00

SPRINT 2: Building the Right Foundation
SPRINT 7: Getting Investment
10:00-11:00

Thinking Big
Elevator Pitching
11:00-12:00

SPRINT 3: Value Proposition
Elevator Pitching:
60 Second pitch & return
12:00-13:00

Lunch
Lunch
13:00-14:00

Assessing the Market
Investor Preparation Time
14:00-15:00

SPRINT 4: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Round 1:
Top 5 Teams
15:00-16:00

First Customer
Round 2:
Top 3 Teams
16:00-17:00

SPRINT 5: Execution Modeling
Winner Announced & Certification
17:00-18:00

Financial Modeling

18:00-19:00
Dinner
Dinner

19:00-20:00
Introduction & Welcome & Ice Breaker
SPRINT 6: Fundable Events, Valuation and Exit

20:00-21:00
SPRINT 1: Ideation
Building A Superstar Team
21:00-22:00
Self-organize into teams. Decide on a core idea before leaving for the night…
Practice 1 minute  Elevator Pitch as a Team 
22:00-23:00
Extra time if necessary
Extra time if necessary



SNACKS

If you need snacks to sustain you in between meals and coffee/water breaks, Spencer will have snacks and beverages available. If you have any particular munchie preferences you are welcome to bring them with you.


DRESS

Day 1: Be comfortable, smart casual preferred

Day 2: Be comfortable, smart casual preferred

Day 3: Business Attire, as you will be pitching to investors



WIRELESS AND COMPUTERS

There will be a wireless network in the meeting room. 
Computers are handy for doing the work.
Don't plan on emailing or Facebooking/Instagramming, you won't have time.

NON-BOOTCAMP WORK (For those of you that are employed)

From all the runs of the Bootcamp, we can tell you that you WILL NOT have time to do unrelated work over the weekend. We all become consumed by the ventures that we are building. 
Get your Monday studying/work done BEFORE 7:00 PM on Friday. 
When we get off on Sunday evening, we will all be exhausted.

PARKING

Parking is available at the Ivey Business School, Elborn and Springett Parking Lot. Western Lots are free during the weekend, and Friday after 4 p.m.  

IMPORTANT NOTE

We have collectively run well over 100 Bootcamps around the world since 2009. A significant number of companies have been created and a meaningful percentage has received investment. You DO NOT need to have a team organized or an idea predetermined before starting the Bootcamp.  


Sincerely,
Ash Singh
Professor of Entrepreneurship

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    1. Ideation Spreadsheet

    1. Framework: Building the Right Foundation & Thinking Big

    2. Sprint #2 Advisor Questions - Building The Right Foundation

    3. Sprint #2 Investor Questions - Thinking Big

    4. Further Learning: Building the Right Foundation

    5. Further Learning: Thinking Big

    1. Framework: Understanding your Value Proposition and Assessing the Market Opportunity

    2. Sprint #3 Advisor Questions - Value Proposition

    3. Sprint #3 Investor Questions - Assessing the Market

    4. Further Learning: Value Proposition

    5. Further Learning: Assessing the Market

    1. Framework: Product design, achieving "Product - Market Fit" (MVP) and building your Sales Model

    2. Sprint #4 Investor Questions - Product Market Fit

    3. Sprint #4 Investor Questions - Building Your Sales Model

    4. Further Learning: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

    5. Further Learning: Customer Development Process Part I

    6. Further Learning: Customer Development Process Part II

    1. Framework: Operating Your Startup Efficiently and Fast Track to Profitability

    2. Sprint #5 Advisor Questions - Operating Efficiently

    3. Sprint #5 Advisor Questions - Fast Track to Profitability

    4. Further Learning: Execution Modeling

    5. Further Learning: Financial Modeling Part I

    6. Further Learning: Financial Modeling Part II

    7. Optional Download: Gantt, Cashflow & Fundable Event Sheet

About this course

  • Free
  • 40 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content