With extensive experience in technology and startups, our founder Vivek has led global teams and driven innovation across sectors like IoT, 5G, robotics, and mobile technology, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies. He has built ecosystems, launched products, and forged partnerships from the ground up, making him uniquely qualified to inspire entrepreneurial growth. When the pandemic disrupted a high school entrepreneurial program, Vivek stepped in, assembling a 21iQ core team and advisors, speakers, and judges while leveraging his expertise to guide students through a hands-on training program. The results of the pilot program were extraordinary; students not only excelled in entrepreneurship but also secured admissions and scholarships to top universities. Motivated by this success, the 21iQ team expanded the program to include middle schoolers and has trained several cohorts, nurturing the next generation of innovators.
The program is unique as it offers three modules, which can be taken as a stand-alone or combined. Each module has its own benefits and key learnings. It starts from the foundation of an ideation stage, leading to the incubation and execution of the idea to finally build a prototype. Transitioning from a hypothetical idea to a venture has many challenges. The program’s three module approach, robust resources, extensive guidance by mentors and blend of technology, provide a real-life learning experience to teens.
Under the guidance from the team, students will be able to handle risks, explore new paths, or potentially start their own ventures. The primary goal of the program is to offer this unique entrepreneurial experience and skills to all teens and thus create strong holistic leaders for today and tomorrow!
