Schedule
Day-by-Day Breakdown
What happens exactly when — validation, build, fundraising prep, and Demo Day.
Phase 1: Validation & Pre-Sales (Days 1–5)
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 Dec | Orientation, zero-equity model, team contracts | 3-min pitch + brutal Q&A | Peer feedback, assign mentors | Signed agreement |
| Wed 2 Dec | Workshop: interview 50 customers | 50 calls/visits to target users | Debrief: top 3 pain points | Customer interview log |
| Thu 3 Dec | Fake door MVPs & landing pages | Build landing page + Buy Now (fake) | ₹5k Facebook ads, 2 value props | Landing page with click data |
| Fri 4 Dec | Analyze clicks, top 5% users | Early bird 50% off – ₹999 token | Aim: 5+ prepaid customers | Prepayment receipts |
| Sat 5 Dec | Define MVP scope from prepayers | Backlog: Must have / Nice to have | Mentor sign-off | MVP scope document (1 page) |
Phase 2: Build (Days 6–22)
Weekly pattern: Monday–Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM, Sunday half-day (10–4).
- Week 2 (6–10 Dec): UI/UX design, dev environment, auth, database
- Week 3 (11–15 Dec): Core features, payment gateway, error handling
- Week 4 (16–22 Dec): Alpha testing, bug fixing, soft launch to beta users
| Day 10 | Thu 10 Dec | Staging deployment + internal demo |
| Day 15 | Tue 15 Dec | External code audit (pass/fail) |
| Day 18 | Fri 18 Dec | Soft launch to 10 beta users (prepaid) |
| Day 22 | Tue 22 Dec | Code freeze & production deployment |
Phase 3: Fundraising Prep (Days 23–28)
Day 23 · Wed 23 DecUnit economics for Indian VCsCalculate metrics from beta data
Day 24 · Thu 24 DecPitch deck – 10 slidesBuild deck with MVP screenshots
Day 25 · Fri 25 DecLegal & incorporation (half-day Christmas)Finish DPIIT, GST, bank
Day 26 · Sat 26 DecDemo Day rehearsal #1Iterate deck
Day 27 · Sun 27 Dec—Email 50 angels via LinkedIn + Let'sVenture
Day 28 · Mon 28 DecTerm sheets & negotiationFinal pitch polish
Phase 4: Demo Day & Graduation (Days 29–30)
Tue 29 Dec10 AM – 1 PMRun-through pitches (tech check)
Tue 29 Dec2 PM – 5 PMPrivate investor roundtable (10 angels)
Tue 29 Dec6 PM – 9 PMDinner with investors (sponsored)
Wed 30 Dec7 AM – 9 AMFinal tech check & rehearsals
Wed 30 Dec9 AM – 10 AMInvestor registration & networking
Wed 30 Dec10 AM – 1 PMPublic Demo Day – 5 min pitch + 3 min demo + 2 min Q&A
Wed 30 Dec4 PM – 5 PMInvestor voting & top 3 winners
Wed 30 Dec6 PM – 7 PMWinners announced + ₹10L convertible note each
Wed 30 Dec7 PM – 10 PMGraduation dinner & networking
Post-Program (Day 31+)
- Monthly royalty reporting starts
- Access to alumni Slack channel
- Discounted legal/CA services
- Invite to future investor mixers
Limited to 25–30 startups
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