Session on Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business

A mentoring session on the topic “Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business” was successfully conducted on 25th August 2025, organized by the EEE Department, GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida.. The session was aimed at introducing students and budding entrepreneurs to the Lean Start-up methodology—a modern approach that focuses on validating business ideas through continuous feedback and rapid iteration. The goal was to help participants understand how to minimize risk and resources while increasing the chances of start-up success through a structured and customer-focused approach.
The session was delivered by Ms. Deepti Dohare, Convener, IIC (Institution's Innovation Council) and Innovation Ambassador. Drawing on her expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship, she explained key concepts such as the Build-Measure-Learn cycle and the role of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in early-stage start-ups. She emphasized the importance of testing business assumptions with real users before scaling, using real-world examples to illustrate how successful ventures often begin with simple MVPs designed to collect user feedback. Ms. Deepti Dohare also introduced participants to various types of MVPs and discussed how early feedback can guide whether to pivot or continue with a business idea. An interactive Q&A session followed, during which students shared their start-up ideas.
The session was well-received and proved highly beneficial for all attendees. The session not only enhanced their understanding of Lean Start-up principles but also encouraged them to take actionable steps toward building innovative, customer-driven businesses.