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The Startup Studio

At Startup Studio, we’re here to train you how to build something that people want.

Whether you're ready to launch a startup or simply eager to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset, the Startup Studio equips you with the tools, skills, and support to transform your ideas into reality.

Participate in our programs as you work your way through the startup creation process. We close each academic year with our flagship Pitch Tank Competition as the culmination of our Startup Accelerator course.


Our Mission

Build What People Want

We believe the best businesses are born from solving real-world problems. At Startup Studio, we’re here to help you turn your vision into a reality that makes a difference.

Our Goals

Launch Companies

We created a versatile framework that equips teams with the skills to launch their companies, regardless of industry.

Teach the Entrepreneurial Mindset

We inspire students to think innovatively, tackle challenges and build confidence by applying entrepreneurial thinking—because teaching entrepreneurship matters, even for those not pursuing startups themselves.


Our Approach

Explore our four-phase, entrepreneurial framework from exploration to business acceleration.

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Explore: Early Stage Exploration

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Test: Iterate

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Launch: Problem-Solution Fit

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Accelerate: Position to Sell

Taught through the Startup Accelerator


Our Team

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Shivani (Chokshi) Bhojwani

Startup Incubation Manager

Adjunct Faculty for Startup Launch & Startup Accelerator

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Amulya Kaipa

Startup Studio Associate

M.Des+MBA Candidate at IIT Institute of Design

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Ganapathi Sankaranarayanan

Startup Studio Data Analyst

Computer Science Graduate Student


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