Program Overview
Startups and entrepreneurs make significant contributions to a nation’s growth by fostering innovation, creating new jobs, and driving economic growth. They are the driving force behind disruptive technologies, services, and products that have transformed various industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment.
In a bid to bolster entrepreneurial triumph in Maharashtra, the state government has partnered with the prestigious Cornell University, to establish the Cornell Maha60 Accelerator Program. This year-long, part-time program is specifically designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential business skills, instill a growth-oriented mindset, and provide them with a platform to learn from esteemed Cornell faculty & industry experts and connect with other like-minded founders, business owners and entrepreneurs across industries, also providing access to capital raising opportunities.
The Cornell Advantage
Benefits of the Cornell Maha 60
Course Curriculum - Indicative
Cornell Maha 60 is a part-time, rigorous year-long engagement with 30 classroom sessions, 10 online sessions, 12 coaching sessions
Program Structure
Who Should Enroll?
Meet the Faculty Director
Allan Filipowicz is a Clinical Professor of Management at Cornell University’s Johnson School, where he teaches Managing and Leading Organizations (recently winning a Best Core Faculty award), Executive Leadership and Development, and Negotiations. He has taught executives across the globe, from Singapore to Europe to the US, with his most recent clients including Medtronic, Bayer, Google and Harley Davidson. Professor Filipowicz received his Ph.D. from Harvard University. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Affairs from the University of Pennsylvania, and degrees in Electrical Engineering (M.Eng., BS) and Economics (BA) from Cornell University.
Sample Certificate
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Learn more about the program from Dr. Harshdeep Shriram Kamble (IAS) - Principal Secretary of Maharashtra (for Industries) as he discusses the features of the program and how it can help entrepreneurs to take their business to new heights
Hear from our Participants
Jigar P Parikh
Co-Founder – SOLVO by Heatex Electricals Pvt Ltd
Niharika Kolte
Founder – Volar Alta Pvt Ltd
Pooja A Arambhan
Founder – iiv Health Solutions Pvt Ltd
Prerna Sonthalia Goradia
Director – Exposome
Kartik Raichura
Co-Founder – Websites.co.in
Pawan Rana
Marketing & Communications – Rana and Sons LLP
Rakhi Jain
Founder – Splysh Bath and Body Essentials
Rutuja Udyawar
CEO – Optimum Data Analytics Pvt Ltd
Testimonials
Considering the wide spectrum of the background of people in the cohort, and based on the diversity of experiences, I would say every topic in this program and the stepwise framework for day to day implementation was very useful to us.
What I liked the most was the practical way of learning in each session where we would do the exercises from the perspective of our business
The enthusiasm of the faculty for each session was infectious. The case studies and the real life examples were very useful for us personally and for our ventures.
This program is going to help me a lot in my venture. Having said that, all the course materials and especially the Cornell faculty have been immensely instrumental for every entrepreneur to think and rethink on many aspects of our venture. Immensely grateful.
The finance session was a very good session covering all aspects of finance that an entrepreneur should know. A very well organised program by the Government of Maharashtra
All the sessions by Cornell faculty were very interactive. It has definitely added a lot of value to my entrepreneurial journey.
Loved the breakout sessions where we had to apply whatever we learned. The faculty was helpful throughout and answered all our questions.
The discussions during the sessions were very helpful to us and gave us a different perspective. The faculty kept us engaged throughout the sessions, be it online or in person.
The whole experience has been great. The activities, time for Q&A, and the whole year-long experience was focused on personal as well as organizational growth.
I loved the discussion about tools for digital marketing and strategy planning. I also enjoyed learning from the vast pool of over 1400 electives across topics.
All the sessions were very useful and the program has been a great experience. The faculty from Cornell really gave us amazing insights on various topics.
Every aspect of each session was useful, engaging and gave me practical knowledge. This was a great initiative by the Government of Maharashtra and Cornell University. Thank you so much for the Ivy League education.
What I really liked about the sessions was the teaching method and technique used which included real-life examples and lots of interaction. The in-person sessions were top-class.
I particularly remember the session on customer centricity. It helped me understand the importance of customers and value creation for our business. The whole experience was life-changing.
What I loved the most about the sessions was the practical aspects and the learnings derived from each session. This really helped us connect with other entrepreneurs and gain valuable insights.
The Cornell faculty was very good and loved the session on negotiations and becoming a good leader. The program gave us a great chance of networking with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Thanks to the Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra for this amazing initiative.
Many points discussed during the sessions were relatable to my entrepreneurship journey. It widened my perspective and now I can think beyond the basics.
Everything in this program was great and I found it really helpful for my entrepreneurial journey. It was worth the time and effort invested.
