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LEAN CANVAS

Problem

Top 3 Problems:

  • • Students watch hours of tutorials but freeze when building independently
  • • Most learners collect courses instead of skills, mistaking progress for productivity
  • • Anyone can write 'proficient in X,' but very few can actually prove it

Existing Alternatives:

  • • Online courses (Udemy, Coursera)
  • • Tutorial videos (YouTube, freeCodeCamp)
  • • Bootcamps
  • • University degrees

Solution

Top 3 Features:

  • • Project-based learning with real-world projects
  • • Mentor-guided development and code reviews
  • • Verified portfolio generation from actual contributions

Unique Value Proposition

  • • Build Skills. Build Projects. Build Proof.
  • • Learn by doing, not just watching
  • • Verified skills through real project contributions
  • Why this matters:
  • • Portfolio > Resume
  • • Code doesn't lie
  • • Emotional benefit: Confidence through proof

Unfair Advantage

  • • Two-sided network: Students + Mentors + Recruiters
  • • GitHub-based verification system
  • • Real project portfolio generation
  • • Direct path from learning to hiring

Customer Segments

Target Customers:

  • • Computer science students
  • • Career switchers
  • • Self-taught developers
  • • Recent graduates

Early Adopters:

  • • Students at MUJ (Manipal University Jaipur)
  • • TechStar SWJ'26 participants
  • • Active GitHub users
  • • People already building side projects

Key Metrics

  • • Projects completed per student
  • • Code contributions per project
  • • Mentor review response time
  • • Student retention rate
  • • Portfolio views by recruiters
  • • Job placement rate

Channels

Path to Customers:

  • • University partnerships (starting with MUJ)
  • • TechStar program integration
  • • Word of mouth from early adopters
  • • GitHub community engagement
  • • Tech community events and hackathons

Cost Structure

  • • Platform development and maintenance
  • • Mentor compensation
  • • Payment processing fees
  • • Customer support
  • • Marketing and partnerships

Revenue Streams

  • • Project-based commission from enrollment fees
  • • Pro subscription (AI-powered features)
  • • Paid mentorship support
  • • Micro-revenue streams (certifications, premium tools)
  • Key Numbers:
  • • Revenue per project enrollment
  • • Gross margin per subscription
  • • Lifetime value of active learners