Week-2 Masterclass - Market Opportunity - Saurabh Chaubey - Introduction

Summary

Rajat from Vadani Foundation welcomes attendees to a master class on market and customer segment discovery, led by Sorab CH, CEO of AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator in Chennai. With a background in entrepreneurship and incubation, Sorab shares his journey and offers insights on identifying early adopters and target markets. The session, guided by Rajat, includes a 35-40 minute presentation followed by a Q&A, encouraging participants to engage via chat or raising hand.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Rajat from Vadani Foundation introduces the session on market and customer segment discovery.
• 👨‍🏫 The master class is led by Mr. Sorab CH, an experienced entrepreneur and business development expert.
• 🏢 Sorab is currently the CEO of AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator in Chennai, supported by Atal Incubation Center and Niti Aayog.
• 🌐 Sorab was previously the CEO at AIC 36 Inc, another government-supported incubator in Chhattisgarh.
• 📚 Sorab has also worked as a Director at Catalyst Edutech, developing blended online and offline education systems for entrance exams.
• 🚀 Sorab's mission is to build world-class business incubators in India and support startup founders.
• 🎯 The session focuses on how to discover your customer base, early adopters, and target market segments.
• 🔍 Sorab emphasizes the importance of finding a niche market for entrepreneurs to succeed.
• 📅 The master class will last 35-40 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.
• 💡 Participants are reminded to keep their microphones on mute and use the chat box or raise hands for questions.

Q & A

Who is the host of the NextG Master Class on Market and Customer Segment Discovery?

The host is Rajat, representing Vadani Foundation.

What is the topic of the master class?

The topic of the master class is 'Market and Customer Segment Discovery'.

Who is the speaker for the master class?

The speaker is Mr. Sorab, an experienced entrepreneur and CEO of AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator.

What is the role of AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator?

AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator is an Atal Incubation Center supported by Niti AOG.

What was Mr. Sorab's previous role before joining AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator?

Before joining AIC Great Lakes Balachandran Incubator, Mr. Sorab was the CEO at AIC 36 Inc, a business incubator and accelerator.

What was Mr. Sorab's association with Catalyst Edutech?

Mr. Sorab was associated with Catalyst Edutech as a director, where he created a blended system of online and offline teaching methods.

What is Mr. Sorab's goal in the field of entrepreneurship?

Mr. Sorab's goal is to build world-class business incubators in India and help startup founders realize their dreams.

What will Mr. Sorab discuss in the master class?

In the master class, Mr. Sorab will talk about his journey, share tips on discovering customers, early adopters, and target market segments, and discuss the importance of finding a niche market for entrepreneurs.

How long is the master class session expected to last?

The master class session is expected to last for around 35 to 40 minutes.

What are the guidelines for participants during the session?

Participants are asked to keep their microphones on mute and can type questions in the chat box or raise their hand on the tool.

What is the format for the Q&A session after the master class?

After the master class, there will be a Q&A session where participants can ask questions either by typing in the chat box or raising their hand.