Our Belief System

We're lively, not corporate. We have the energy and boldness of a startup and
the expertise and pragmatism of a scale-up. All in one place.

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Mindset

Transforming fixed to growth thinking

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Behaviour

Real-world communication, ethics & leadership

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Swift

Action-oriented execution and decision-making

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Business

Clarity in models, operations & a new-age Indian business culture

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Tradition

Valuing legacy, family businesses, and culture

Mindset of Community

YC members don’t just learn; they actively engage in real-world business discussions
and gain access to resources that accelerate their growth.

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Collaboration Over Competition

In our community, members collaborate, share ideas, and help each other grow, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach full potential

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Driven
by Innovation

Innovation is key to our work. We encourage thinking outside the box, challenging traditional ideas, and creating solutions that make a real-world impact

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Committed to Continuous Learning

In an ever-evolving world, learning never stops. We stay curious, embrace challenges, and grow professionally, equipping members to succeed in any situation

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Building a Supportive Network

Our community is a hub of strong connections, mentorship, and resources, empowering members to lead with confidence and elevate their ideas with support

Our USP

YC members don’t just learn; they actively engage in real-world business discussions
and gain access to resources that accelerate their growth.

Founder-Led Mentorship

Learn from real entrepreneurs. Get insights from those who’ve built and scaled businesses — not just taught theory.

Industry-Centric Curriculum

Built by the startup ecosystem. Learn what today’s founders, investors, and companies actually need.

Leadership First Approach

We build founders who lead. Master the mindset to scale teams, decisions, and impact.

Real-world
simulations

Solve problems, don’t just study them. Experience startup challenges, investor games, and case-based learning.

Elite Business
Network Access

Connect to those who matter. Access mentors, investors, and changemakers to fast-track your journey.

Build While You
Learn

Launch your startup, not just ideas. Start building during the program with expert feedback and real investor support.

In-House Startup Studio

Turn ideas into MVPs. Validate, prototype, and launch with expert hands-on support.

Global Exposure Programs

Think beyond borders. Join global bootcamps and immersions to gain worldwide perspective.

Monthly Power Summits

12 events. 12 opportunities. Network and learn from India’s top founders, VCs, and thought leaders.

Beyond MBA
Thinking

Strategy meets emotional intelligence. Build skills MBAs don’t teach — agility, action, and founder instinct.

Cross-Domain
Inclusive

Any background. One mission. Whether from arts or science — if you can build, you belong here.

Personal Branding for Leaders

Be seen. Be heard. Be followed. Grow your voice through media training, storytelling, and branding.

Explore Our Programs

Get industry-ready with our specialized academic offerings.
Find your path below.

UG Program

Undergraduate Programme

A 6 months UG degree built to shape the next-gen business leaders. Combines modern management fundamentals with practical entrepreneurship exposure, helping students turn ideas into action.

UG Program

Postgraduate Programme

A 6 months MBA programme focused on innovation, leadership, and startup thinking. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals aiming for high-impact business careers.

Impact of NextGen Leaders

Curate the way of Business and Leadership

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Thought Leaders

Voices that shape industries. They influence conversations, spark ideas, and lead with insight.

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Entrepreneurs

Builders of bold ventures. They turn vision into value and ideas into impact.

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Fortune 500 Leaders

At the helm of global giants. They drive scale, strategy, and sustained excellence.

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Startup Founders

Startup Founders Creators of the next big thing. They innovate, disrupt, and reimagine industries from the ground up.

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Impact Leaders

Profits with purpose. They solve real-world problems while building sustainable ventures.

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Global Strategists

Scaling with vision. They think globally, act locally, and win in complex markets.

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Creative CEOs

Leading with originality. They blend business acumen with bold creativity to lead differently.

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Visionary Builders

Future-focused creators. They don’t follow trends—they set them with clarity and courage.

Our Core Values

Young Chanakya empowers ethical, bold leaders through values like integrity, innovation, and continuous learning. It promotes action, resilience, and community-driven impact for the startup ecosystem.

  • Leadership with Integrity

    Leadership is about accountability and authenticity, not just influence. At Young Chanakya, integrity is at the core of everything we do.

  • Entrepreneurial Boldness

    We encourage taking calculated risks, thinking outside the box, and building ventures that disrupt industries. Bold moves lead to breakthrough innovations.

  • Learn, Unlearn, Relearn

    The startup world never stops evolving, and neither do our leaders. We emphasize continuous learning and evolving with new insights and challenges

  • Execution is Everything

    Ideas come to life through action. We instill the discipline and resilience required to transform ideas into reality quickly, ensuring progress and results at every stage.

  • Value Creation First

    Every initiative we encourage is focused on creating real, tangible value for society, people, and the planet. Profit comes naturally when value is the priority.

  • Collaboration over Competition

    We believe in partnerships over rivalry. By fostering peer-to-peer collaboration and co-creation, we empower everyone to achieve greater success together.

  • Community-First Impact

    Our leaders aren’t just building companies; they’re creating ecosystems that support long-term, shared progress within the community and beyond.

  • Vision-Driven Mindset

    We train students to think in terms of 10x impact, setting ambitious goals with a national and global vision, and executing with clarity and purpose.

Membership Plans

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Learn Beyond Classrooms

Grow Strong with the Right Circle

Build real-world skills through expert-led sessions, hands-on projects, and guided mentorship from industry leaders, while exploring startup journeys and developing entrepreneurial thinking.

  • Free Leadership Webinars
  • Peer-to-Peer Networking
  • Event Volunteer Opportunities
  • Learn from Startup Stories
  • Entry to Summits & Local Chapters
  • Exclusive Mentorship Access
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Scale Your Business

Accelerate Your Startup Journey

Scale your startup with expert led bootcamps, investor ready resources and mentorship from top CXOs as you refine your pitch, grow your product and access real venture capital opportunities.

  • Growth-Oriented Mentorship
  • Startup & Business Strategy Bootcamps
  • Global Exposure Programs
  • Offers for Chanakya Events
  • Access to Elite Business Network
  • Investment Readiness Support
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Grow your Ventures

Take Your Business to the Next Level

Access expert-led workshops, mentorship, and business tools designed to help you scale, refine your brand, and expand your network for sustainable growth.

  • Mentorship & Leadership Development
  • Podcast & Storytelling Contributions
  • Industry Collaborations & Partnerships
  • Advisory Board Access for Curriculum Shaping
  • Speaker at Conferences & Conclaves
  • Legacy Leadership Recognition on Website & Events
  • Chief Guest & Jury for Summits, Awards, Hackathons
  • Community & Thought Leader Certification
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Inspiring Young Minds

Lead the NextGen of Leaders

Gain access to exclusive forums, mentorship opportunities, and strategic networks designed to help you invest, inspire future leaders, and influence the startup ecosystem.

  • Speaker Invitations at Business & Startup Events
  • Business Stories & Insights Featured in YC Channels
  • Mentor Panels for Strategic Sessions & Fireside Chats
  • Collaborate on Entrepreneurial Challenges & Hackathons
  • Annual Leadership Impact Certification
  • Opportunities to Host Local Chapters & Roundtables
  • Contribute to Business 101 & Growth Modules
  • Invitations to Exclusive Networking & Partner Event
  • Recognition as “Business Impact Partner” in YC Ecosystem
How it work

Level Up with YC Events

Gain practical exposure through focused, high-impact sessions that sharpen how you think, lead, and build. From strategic frameworks to real-time decision-making, each event helps you develop stronger business judgment, better execution skills, and lasting industry relationships that drive long-term outcomes

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Summit & Expo

Gain strategic insights, explore innovation trends, and connect with key decision-makers driving industry growth

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Roundtables

Join workshops, bootcamps, and meetups for hands-on learning, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Upcoming Events

Growth Plan

Discover and register for exciting upcoming events, workshops,
and networking opportunities near you.

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Discover & Explore

Build Awareness, Exposure & Early Leadership Mindset

  • Access to Free Leadership Webinars
  • Participate in Startup & Business 101 Course
  • Attend Local Chapter Events & Summits
  • Volunteer at YC Conferences, Expos, Workshops
  • Join Internships with Partner Startups
  • Network with Mentors & Industry Influencers
  • Start a Mini Capstone Project or Idea Hackathon
  • Get certified as Young Changemaker/Leader
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Build & Validate

Launch Ideas, Build MVP, and Find Initial Traction

  • Enroll in Startup Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP)
  • Join Bootcamps, Startup Studios, & 2-Day Workshops
  • Participate in Pitch Practice with Real Investors
  • Get Mentorship from Industry Experts & CXOs
  • Attend Monthly Power Summits (12 in 12)
  • Get Incubation/Acceleration Referrals
  • Be featured in Startup Story & Media Outreach
  • Access Tools, Templates, Co-Founder Networks
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Scale & Strategize

Scale Product, Build Team, Expand Markets

  • Join Post Graduate Program (PGP) or Elite Membership
  • Attend Leadership Conferences & 7-Day Bootcamps
  • Leverage Strategic Collaborator Meetups & Rountables
  • Get Brand Building & Business Structuring Workshops
  • Mentorship from Seasoned Entrepreneurs & Investors
  • Participate in Conclaves, Global Exposure & Delegation Meets
  • Access Investor Pitch Days & Grant Programs
  • Showcase at Startup Expo & Panel Talks
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Influence & Empower

Shape Ecosystem, Mentor Future Leaders, Share Wisdom

  • Join as Mentor, Speaker or Strategic Advisor
  • Participate in Leadership Roundtables & Conclaves
  • Host Podcasts, AMA Sessions, Founder Clinics
  • Contribute to Thought Leadership Columns
  • Lead Global Leadership Series or Bootcamp Sessions
  • Engage in Mentorship Boards or Jury Panels
  • Join Annual Elite CXO Meetups & Global Missions
  • Build legacy via NextGen Leadership Impact Programs
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Legacy & Eco-system Building

Nation-building through Entrepreneurship, Invest in Future Leaders

  • Founding or Honorary Chanakya Membership
  • Mentor Multiple Startups Across Domains
  • Lead Business Summits & Global Delegation Trips
  • Sponsor or Build Innovation Labs, Scholarships
  • Appear in Founder Fireside Chats, National Media
  • Be part of Startup Policy & Ecosystem Development
  • Create Strategic Alliances with Government/VC Networks
  • Inspire through “Legacy Maker” Series by YC
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We Empower Future Leaders

Partner with us to elevate your brand, connect with industry leaders, and empower the next generation through lifelong community engagement

  • Global Exposure Programs
  • Media Coverage & Personal Branding Support
  • Access to 12 Summits, 50+ Events Per Year
  • Networking with 100+ Industry Experts
  • Lifelong Access to Community & Learning Platform