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Innovate, Collaborate, and Lead
YSP Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership (YSP EBL) is a certified, immersive, and experiential five-day residential programme tailored for ambitious students entering grades 9, 10, 11 & 12. A hands-on journey guided by seasoned practitioners, taking scholars from pitch to product, with workshops on business pitches, building a business plan, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and understanding financial literacy, along with leadership workshops.
The programme covers key subjects such as:
At YSP EBL, we are dedicated to empowering high school students from diverse backgrounds to become the entrepreneurs and global business leaders of tomorrow. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business, leading corporate ventures, or exploring various industries, we provide the tools and knowledge to help you shape the future.
Our approach combines dynamic, hands-on learning with real-world applications:
Throughout the programme, students will engage with industry practitioners such as Kartik Desai (CEO & Impact Investment Leader), Vani Dandia (Founder, CherryPeachPlum Growth Partners), and Deepali Singh (Founder and CEO, The WallstreetWiz); industry legends like Jaspreet Bindra (Founder, Tech Whisperer & Digital Transformation Expert), Deep Kalra (Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip), Aditya Ghosh (Co-founder, Akasa Air), and Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Founder, Info Edge). They will also be able to pick brains of thought leaders and experts such as Prof. Priyank Narayan, Prof. Advaita Rajendran, and Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha.
From Passion to Product
Have you ever wondered how a college dropout turned Facebook into a global giant, or how Zomato revolutionized food delivery in India? Maybe you’ve started a small business selling handmade products on Instagram, but you’re not sure how to scale it up or create a winning pitch deck.
At YSP EBL, we help you connect the dots—from an idea scribbled in your notebook to a pitch that wows investors. The programme is designed to guide you through every step of the journey:
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Beyond the Classroom
Beyond academic enrichment, YSP EBL offers a holistic college experience. Scholars enjoy the ultimate campus experience, featuring dorm life, team challenges, pitch competitions, unforgettable Talent nights, exciting sports activities, and dynamic networking events. They build lasting connections with like-minded peers from across India and around the world, creating memories and friendships that extend well beyond the programme.
Hands-on projects at YSP EBL
Work on live startup case studies, design sustainable business models, and create impactful pitch decks investors can’t resist! At YSP EBL, students will tackle real-world entrepreneurial challenges, with sessions ranging from customer research, sustainable business brainstorming, AI-driven decision-making, to fundraising strategies. You’ll also solve live entrepreneurial challenges, analyze market trends, and get a taste of what it’s like to make high-stakes decisions in the real business world.
By the end of the programme, students will have a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship and ever-growing business landscape in India and globally. Armed with a game-changing toolkit and a resilient mindset, they’ll be ready to turn their ideas into reality and take them to the next level.
Applications for YSP 2025 have officially closed.
Knowledge:
-Students will gain a strong understanding of core business principles, including business models, financial management, marketing strategies, and organizational structures.
-Students will explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including how to identify opportunities, conduct market research, and develop a business plan.
-Students will understand the role of leadership in business and entrepreneurship, exploring different leadership styles and how effective leadership drives organizational success.
-Students will learn about the global business landscape, exploring how innovation, technology, and sustainability impact modern business practices and entrepreneurial ventures.
Skills:
-Students will develop the skills to create and present a comprehensive business plan, including financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational goals.
-Problem-Solving and Innovation: Students will learn to approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset, using creativity and critical thinking to generate innovative solutions.
-Through group activities and projects, students will enhance their leadership and collaboration skills, learning how to motivate teams, delegate responsibilities, and drive collective success.
-Pitching and Presentation: Students will hone their communication skills, learning how to effectively pitch their business ideas to potential investors, partners, or stakeholders.
Attitude:
-Students will develop a proactive and solution-oriented entrepreneurial mindset, recognizing opportunities where others see challenges and being willing to take calculated risks.
-Students will cultivate resilience, learning to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and adapting to changing circumstances in the entrepreneurial journey.
-Students will adopt an ethical approach to business, understanding the importance of integrity, fairness, and responsibility in leadership and decision-making.
-Students will develop an appreciation for the global business environment, understanding how entrepreneurship and business practices vary across cultures and regions.
Applications:
-Students will apply their knowledge by developing and executing a business project or entrepreneurial venture, from concept development to market research and implementation.
-Students will take on leadership roles in team projects, applying their leadership and management skills to guide their peers through the development of a collaborative business or entrepreneurial initiative.
-Students will participate in business simulations and case studies, applying innovative thinking and business strategies to solve real-world business problems.
-Students will create and deliver a professional pitch for their business idea or project, incorporating feedback from instructors and peers to refine their approach.
Faculty sessions delve into subjects such as ethical entrepreneurship, venture development, associated risks, consumer and market research and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in the post-Covid era. Students will not only engage with case studies, historical contexts, and real-world challenges filled with ethical dilemmas but also participate in daily workshops. These workshops offer hands-on experience with live projects, ranging from analyzing current market trends, crafting sustainable business models, to developing strategies for successful ventures. Such immersive experiences, combined with foundational theories of entrepreneurship, aim to nurture their critical thinking, design thinking, and leadership skills. Through YSP EBL, students are equipped with the knowledge and practical tools to drive meaningful change in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and leadership. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to take their idea and make it a real entity.
The five-day residential programme entails interdisciplinary faculty sessions that discuss the state of entrepreneurship, leadership, impact, their interconnectedness with each other, and other diverse fields. The sessions are enhanced by an addition of simulating workshops in the second half of the day. These workshops are designed to foster innovation and creative thinking, build leadership skills that include pitching, presentation, and organizational management skills.
A schedule for YSP EBL is given below*
YSP EBL Programme Schedule1) What is The Young Scholars Programme: Entrepreneurship, Business, and Leadership (YSP EBL)?
YSP Entrepreneurship, Business, and Leadership (YSP EBL) is a certified, immersive, and experiential five-day residential programme tailored for ambitious students entering grades 9, 10, 11 & 12. A practitioner-led journey through the various stages of building a successful business, from idea to execution, along with leadership workshops. Includes workshops on data led decision making, strategic thinking & communication & VC.
2) Is YSP EBL, an online or offline event?
YSP EBL is a five-day programme to be held in person at Ashoka Campus.
3) What is liberal arts and sciences education?
Liberal Arts & Sciences education celebrates discussion and debate in the classroom. A Liberal Arts & Science education focuses on providing critical thinking skills and multiple perspectives to students, which is considered an essential part of leading an ethical and purposeful life. Essentially, it incorporates breadth and depth across multiple disciplines.
4) Do we get a certificate for attending The Young Scholars Programme?
Yes, students will be given a certificate on successful completion of the programme, provided all sessions are attended and there has been desirable participation by the student. Upon receipt of your certificate, please save it securely for your use later on. However, if you happen to lose it, a second copy of the certificate will be provided which will be chargeable for a sum of Rs. 500/-
5) Will attending the programme increase my chances of getting admission to the undergraduate programme at Ashoka University?
Attending the programme will give you an insight on liberal arts & sciences education and the Ashoka pedagogy. This will surely help you with your undergraduate application form at Ashoka University. However, this does not guarantee admission to the Ashoka UG programme.
I learned what it truly means to be a leader, the essential qualities leaders possess and had the chance to reflect on whether I have those qualities within myself.
Ms. Dandia’s sessions on marketing and branding were extremely interactive and a crowd favourite. She delved into aspects of marketing that we, as consumers, often overlook, offering a fresh perspective on the field
