MINI MBA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship is the dedicated program of TiE Silicon Valley to educate the next generation of Entrepreneurs, brings you a 6 weeks instructor-led and self-paced virtual certification program, led by Silicon-Valley based instructors who are serial entrepreneurs and adjunct professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University.
STARTING ON FEBRUARY 16, 2025
6 Weeks ⎹ 6 Sessions ⎹ Instructor-led I Interactive Zoom Sessions ⎹ Led by Silicon-Valley serial entrepreneurs & professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University
THE PROGRAM
The program is geared towards early-stage entrepreneurs, who are looking for instructional, practical real-world learning as well as interactive sessions with fellow members. This program will prepare you to start right on your journey and prepare you to create your pitch to raise funding.
- Led by Entrepreneurs : Learn from experienced entrepreneurs so that you can avoid some of the mistakes on your entrepreneur journey. This is why we call this For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs!
- Experienced Faculty: Learn from adjunct faculty members who have coached hundreds of students many of whom have gone on to start successful companies.
- Network: Network with fellow entrepreneurs and members of the TiE ecosystem.
- Seek Solutions: Bring your business problems and get answers from the TiE faculty
- Propel Entrepreneurial Growth: Learn about tools, techniques, methodology, and guidance needed to propel entrepreneurial growth.
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate of completion from TiE Silicon Valley
Get an e-copy of 5 books on entrepreneurship authored by Naeem Zafar. BONUS CONTENT FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS BOOK DETAILS (Naeem’s website)
Program Details
Date: February 16 to March 23, 2025
Day: Every Monday
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual (6 instructed-led session)
Hybrid module: Participants are expected to complete the self-paced video assignments for the instructor led virtual sessions
Program Cost:
Prices for a “Startup Founding Team” up to 2 members
TiE Charter Member, CXO Member and General Member: Early Bird $399 – After January 15 $449
Select the above option if you are a member of the TiE Silicon Valley chapter, to know more about the benefits of TiE SV membership click here.
TiE Non-Member: Early Bird $499 – After January 15 $599
Select the above option if you are not affiliated with TiE. You can become a TiE SV member at $199 and get access to year-round engagement with the TiE SV chapter. To become a TiE SV member, click here.
CURRICULUM
- February 16
Conducting Market Research: Develop a comprehensive understanding to test product viability using sophisticated business models to inexpensive ways
- February 23
Go-to-Market – Starting The Sales Engine: Lay the groundwork to get the crucial momentum of at the initial sales
- March 2
Team – Dividing Equity, Hiring, Conflict Management, and Culture: Learn steps needed to nurture the most valuable asset of any startup – “the people”
- March 9
Go-to-Market Plans, Get Marketing Engine Started: Formulate marketing plans to create an engine for lead generation that will help you scale
- March 16
Building a Financial Model: Understand unit economics, estimate your financing need and build
- March 23
How to be Investor-ready: Pointers to fine-tune presentation to grab investor’s attention
TESTIMONIALS 2nd Cohort 2025
“Just completed the TiE Mini MBA program, an incredibly insightful experience that demystified how entrepreneurs can get investor-ready for pre-seed funding. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to kickstart their fundraising journey!” – Vikas Gupta, Founder, PaymentGenie
“The Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship by TiE Silicon Valley was an insightful and practical experience. The course covered essential startup topics with real-world relevance and connected us with inspiring mentors and founders. It’s a great program for anyone looking to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset.” – Usama Dar, Business Head, International Industries Limited
“Taking the Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship course was one of the most inspiring learning experiences I’ve ever had. It was my first time joining a class with adult learners, so I felt quite shy at the beginning. However, Professor Zafar’s encouraging and practical approach quickly made me feel comfortable and motivated to learn. Through this course, I began to see how I could turn my own ideas into action. In fact, I’m now preparing to launch my own social-impact business inspired by what I learned here. I’m deeply grateful to Professor Zafar and Professor Singh for sharing his knowledge and experience in such a generous way. This course gave me the confidence to dream bigger and think like an entrepreneur.” – Miley Okita, Dream Builders
QUESTIONS?
Contact us
For any questions regarding the program, please email patricia@tiesv.ai.