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01. Leadership & Entrepreneurship Challenge Week (5 days)
Led by Harvard Business School Professor
Why This Course Is Unique:
This is not just a class — it’s a real-world business simulation, leadership lab, and creativity challenge all rolled into one. You’ll team up with like-minded students, create a startup idea, build a business model, and pitch it to a mock panel of “investors” — just like on Shark Tank! Along the way, you’ll be mentored by a Harvard Business School professor, learn from real startup case studies, and develop confidence, creativity, and global communication skills.
Day 1: Unlock the Leader in You – "You Inc."
Icebreaker: Harvard Leadership Speed Networking
Interactive Workshop: What Kind of Leader Are You? (with a real-time leadership style quiz)
Mini Case Challenge: Leading Through Crisis
Team Match-Up: Start forming your leadership squads
Goal: Understand leadership styles, reflect on personal strengths, and build bonds with teammates.
Day 2: Ideation Lab – "Start with Why"
Design Thinking Workshop: Find a Problem Worth Solving
Harvard Case Study: The Young CEO Who Disrupted an Industry
Creativity Sprint: Idea Jam with Sticky Notes, Music & Chocolate
Team Challenge: Present Your Big Idea in 60 Seconds
Goal: Generate and validate ideas that are relevant, bold, and world-changing.
Day 3: Build Your Startup – "From Vision to Model"
Business Model Canvas Game: Race to Build the Best Model
Mini Case: TikTok’s Growth Strategy – What Can We Learn?
Mentor Moments: Live Feedback from Harvard Professor
Prototype Time: Create Your First Product or Service Mockup
Goal: Learn how to structure a business and think strategically about execution.
Day 4: Master the Pitch – "Storytelling for Change"
Storytelling Workshop: Hook, Story, Close
Voice & Presence: Speak Like a Leader (Public Speaking Lab)
Pitch Rehearsals with Friendly Feedback Rounds
Guest Talk: Young Entrepreneur Who Made It Big in College
Goal: Master the art of communication and inspire others with your vision.
Day 5: Final Showdown – Startup Pitch Day
Pitch to the Panel – Teams present in front of a mock investor panel
Live Feedback & Awards: Best Idea, Best Pitch, Most Innovative Team
Graduation Ceremony & Harvard Certificate Presentation
Photo Shoot + Closing Reflection Circle: “What I Learned About Myself”
Goal: Apply everything learned in a high-energy, fun, and impactful finale.
Bonus Features:
Official Certificate of Completion
Optional Recommendation Letter for Outstanding Performers
Team Photos, Video Highlights, and Social Media Features
Access to an Exclusive Harvard Student Leadership Network
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