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India’s leading Family Business Management Program
- For the Future Business Leaders

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Navigate the complexities of Family Business Succession with MIDAS School of Entrepreneurship

A pioneer entrepreneurship institute with a unique framework and a practical approach, MIDAS Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship is an extensive 1 year program, in collaboration with Vishwakarma University - Pune.

School of Entrepreneurship is an ecosystem where students can envision their ideas coming to life, and learn how to start a business or how to grow their business.

Student to Business Leader Journey

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About
The Program

Scaling Family Business

Our program is ideal for students who are driven by disruption and can't wait to take that next step to grow their existing family business.

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At MIDAS, we guide you through this process by guiding you

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Work on new ideas that are best suited for your existing business.

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Map your ideal role in the family business

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Establish yourself as the business heir.

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Introduce the much needed corporate update to the existing structure

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Talent acquisition and retention

Course Details

To ensure that every student has a thorough understanding and practical knowledge before they kick start their entrepreneurial journey. The course is designed in 4 stages.

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Idea Generation

The first stage of the program helps each student to think creatively and generate innovative ideas for products/services through real time activities. This enables them to create entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves.

Modules Covered:

  • Transcend I
  • Markets & Environment
  • Creativity
  • Film Making
  • Ms Excel
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Entrepreneurial Economics
  • Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Business Communication
  • Outbound Activity
  • Entrepreneurial Strategy
  • Creative Writing
  • Entrepreneurial Marketing
  • Import Export
  • Theatre
  • Boot Camp
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Entrepreneurial Fitment

The next stage is a unique step of the course. Here the students are encouraged to understand their personality traits and strengths and understand whether the idea they have chosen is right for them or not,. Thus creating a viable business idea that fits their personality best.

Modules Covered:

  • Transcend II
  • Lean Startup
  • Design Thinking
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Idea Validation

The third stage encourages the students to go out in the market with their business ideas and interact with potential customers. Based on feedback they understand the need for their product and can rework on the product to make it better suited for the market needs.

Modules Covered:

  • How to market your business online
  • Research Methodology
  • Power & Politics
  • Conflict & Change Management
  • Talent Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
  • Brand Management
  • Financing Business Ventures
  • Public Speaking
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Investor Pitch

This is the final phase of the program. Here students get an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors. This is a chance for all the students to persuade potential investors about their business idea and what they plan for its future.

  • The Board of MIDAS has committed a Seed Fund of Rs.2 Cr for students who have innovative ideas for startups. This is a fantastic opportunity to grab the funding.

Who is this for?

Next generation leaders of Family Business looking for

  • Expanding their business
  • Transitioning into the business with a well planned approach
  • Brand building and developing a global strategy for business
  • Bringing in Innovation and Modernise the business
  • Developing Leadership skills for high impact growth and value creation

Key USPs

MIDAS has designed its course in line with the International Entrepreneurship curriculum and focuses on the four crucibles of Critical Thinking, Innovation, Effectuation and Incubation

Our focus is
  • Personalised teaching and
    experiential learning

  • Non examination
    atmosphere

  • Idea Validation and
    Business Incubation

  • 100+ Industry experts and vendors in the current market

  • Customized roadmap with clear goals and vision for business venture

  • Business Incubation support even after the program completion

Success Stories

Anamika
Anamika Goyal
Pune, Maharashtra

The 1 year journey at MIDAS was a Rollercoaster ride for me. I am extremely grateful to have been a part of the MIDAS family. The practical approach for training us to become entrepreneurs has been very helpful in the real world. Our wonderful coaches helped us develop a never-give-up attitude and face various challenges with complete determination. I miss the excitement and energy we all shared as passionate budding entrepreneurs pushing each other to do our very best. Not only have I learned some valuable lessons, but also have some beautiful memories that I will treasure lifelong

Shikhar-Desai
Shikhar Desai
Pune, Maharashtra

I have always been passionate about starting my own venture, which led me to MIDAS. I started my entrepreneurial journey with Being Live, a platform that spreads the beauty of live art and helps talented artists get the right reach and connect them directly with prospective employers and agencies. From my time at MIDAS, I realized that I have the capability to achieve more. This brought a new idea to life - @tathastulifestyle. It is a one-stop solution for all lifestyle needs, be it personal, professional, business, public relations, community, or social service. Thank you MIDAS family for supporting & helping me achieve my goals. With the right guidance from our amazing coaches, I understood my full potential and how to make the best out of it

Vedanth-Girish
Vedant Girish
Pune, Maharashtra

Talking about his time at MIDAS, Vedant says,” From my childhood, I have seen my family running a business and that is why I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur. After completing my training at TAFE, I decided to join MIDAS to learn more about entrepreneurship. I am so glad I made the decision to do so. Not only did MIDAS help me understand the very basics principles of entrepreneurship on which my business stands today, but it also gave me the insight I needed to expand my family business. In fact, Extovate Venture was seeded in my time at MIDAS. I would like to thank my coaches for encouraging me to be where I am today and urge all the budding entrepreneurs to join MIDAS.

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Nikhil Nandesh
Pune, Maharashtra

My time at MIDAS has been the most memorable period of my life. My family business has always been a reason for pride for me and also taught me the importance of hard work. When it was time for me to join ‘Lensight’ I knew that I wanted to take it to greater heights. My coaches at MIDAS helped me do all of that and more. They were always available to give me the correct guidance and encouragement I needed.

Yash-Parmar
Yash Parmar
Pune, Maharashtra

Remembering his MIDAS days, Yash tells us,” I can’t thank MIDAS enough for making my dream come true. Aufla was ideated and launched at MIDAS. On days, when I was unsure, my coaches pushed me to take my idea to the finish line. Without the support and guidance I received at MIDAS, I wouldn't have been able to achieve what I have so far. I will always be grateful for those 1 year I spent at MIDAS.

Darshan-Jain
Darshan Jain
Pune, Maharashtra

At ‘Unikraft Packaging’ we are determined to do our bit for the environment. Currently, we convert 8000 tons of recycled paper into boxes every year. We try avoiding plastic in packaging as much as possible. For every 10 tons we convert, we plant one tree every month to ensure a sustainable environment. At MIDAS, I learned some very valuable lessons about making optimum use of resources available, physical and otherwise. Rather than teaching by the book, our coaches gave us practical knowledge and training which I have been able to apply successfully in my business venture and have done well. MIDAS is definitely a stepping stone in the journey to entrepreneurship.

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Meet Your Coaches/Mentors

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you”

Bob Proctor

Meet Your MIDAS Mentors

Parag-Shah

Parag Shah

Founder, Chief Mentor

Prof Parag Shah is a dreamer, an entrepreneur, an educator and a coach. He has completely changed the way entrepreneurship education is done by combining Strategy, Critical Thought and Innovation in his entrepreneurship program. He is the Managing Director of Oxford Golf and Country Club, ranked the best golf course in Asia and is the proud recipient of the prestigious award ‘Business Acharya of the Year by Entrepreneur magazine. He is on the jury of International Innovation Centers. Parag Shah has transformed many lives with his guidance and has inspired many individuals with his spirit.

Pooja

Pooja Shah

Managing Director, Personal Mastery

In a world where everyone is a job seeker, there are few people who lead the way to create job enablers. Ms. Pooja Shah is someone who has made million dreams come true by successfully moulding innumerable entrepreneurial entities and even better humans. She has completed her Masters in Entrepreneurship from Nottingham University, United Kingdom She has played an important role as the board member of India's first Liberal Arts University FLAME and launched the one-of-its-kind 'Elite Leadership Program’. Currently she conducts the Transcend Module for the Master’s program at MIDAS.

Chirag

Chirag Gujarati

Chair - Entrepreneurship Program
Lean Startup and Design Thinking

Mr Chirag Gulati has successfully been building a commune of entrepreneurs from all walks of life with his prolific and dynamic mindset. He has an extensive academic and entrepreneurial background and currently has three startup ventures under his belt. Mr, Chirag Gujarati has mentored students in the field of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Strategy at renowned institutes like Independent College, Dublin, Ireland and AURO University, Surat. He has also been a visiting faculty at various prestigious institutions where he talks to students about startups and entrepreneurship.

Nellooli P. Rajasekharan

Nellooli P. Rajasekharan

Talent Management

Mr Rajasekharan is the CEO of Guru Management Consultant and has over 40 years of experience & expertise in his field. He has published a book on Competency Modelling and several papers on Strategic Staffing, Performance Management,etc. He teaches the students the techniques of management & strategy. He guides and helps the new generation to run and manage their startups in a planned method. He has brought cultural transformation in organisations and also has designed and delivered several senior leadership programmes.

Coach-Shaheen-Maniar

Shaheen Maniar

Public Speaking

Mrs. Shaheen Maniar is an experiential trainer - facilitator who has partnered with companies from various sectors like manufacturing companies Bharat Forge and Volkswagen, IT companies like Geometric and Wipro and financial institutes like Deutsche Bank and SBI Life. She has been conducting workshops for almost two decades now. She believes in constantly updating herself and has several certifications in her repertoire. She holds prominent certifications from Cambridge English, British Council and Junior Chamber International, Seattle, USA.

Pramod-Shankar

Pramod Shankar

Storytelling for Entrepreneurs and Branding

Pramod Shankar is known for being a constant learner and a growth junkie. He has been in the field of creative communication and brand strategy for over 30 years. He is a coach, communicator, performer and creative consultant. He has a love for training people and combining that with creativity and visual orientation. Through his programs he nurtures personal and organizational growth, discovery and bonding. He is certified as an advanced communicator and leader by Toastmasters International. His creative spirit has led to become a published author,poet and photographer as well. He has published 2 books, held 2 photography exhibitions and is a poet and performer at The Rickshaw Muse

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FAQ's

Yes, the institute offers two kinds of scholarships, merit and need-based.

Students can complete the application process through an online mode by following these steps:

  • Fitment Call with the Admissions Head (Phone/ Zoom)
  • Entrepreneurial Quotient Test (Online)
  • Completion of Application Form with a payment of INR 1,000 (Online)
  • First interview round (Online)
  • Final interview leading to admission (Online / In campus)

Yes, all expenses are included in the fees.

Any student with a graduate degree from an Indian or foreign university is eligible for admission.

This is a compulsory residential program and the college has a well-equipped residence and dining facility.

Focused on giving our students an environment to foster, the MIDAS campus offers a vibrant space that stimulates your development in and out of the classroom. The lush green campus offers a well equipped academic and residential environment to ensure the students have a smooth learning journey.

MIDAS is affiliated with Vishwakarma University, Pune.



Covid Related FAQ's

The classes are conducted offline. it’s a full-time residential program.

MIDAS Campus is completely equipped for all your residential and academic requirements. In case of a lockdown or any situation that limits your movement outside campus, we will ensure a required bio bubble is created, and the program can continue running smoothly according to the state laws. With the facility for safe quarantine, we can ensure even the visiting coaches follow the set norms or adapt to a hybrid model of lecture delivery. While activities like industry visits and market visits will be hampered, we will ensure the learning doesn’t stop and plan online activities. More time will be allocated for the external activities later as the situation improves.

MIDAS is a COVID safe campus. Social distancing norms are required to be maintained all the time and wearing a mask is mandatory on campus.
Temperature check would be done twice a day.
Sanitisers are available at multiple locations on campus.

If the situation persists throughout the course, the institute will be forced to follow all the norms as applicable. If allowed, the first preference would be to create a bio bubble, make the campus COVID safe, and continue the delivery as planned. External visits would be however moved to an online delivery model.

If the bio bubble is not an option as per the state laws, the program delivery will be made hybrid




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