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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