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Duration

6 Months

Including 3 Immersive Offline Experiences

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Format

Hybrid

70% Online + 30% Offline

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Eligibility

Ambitious Professionals

Minimum 5 Years Of Work Experience

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Faculty

50+ Top Startup Leaders

Founders, Investors, CXOs & Operators

Leaders From Top Brands Have Joined ManagementX

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Why ManagementX

ManagementX by Inc42 is India’s first Startup Management Program, built for the audacious, the restless and the ones who want to challenge the status quo.

Become A High-Impact Startup Leader 
  • Master the new-age management, leadership and digital skills.
  • Command authority, drive growth, shape outcomes – get to C-suite leadership
10X Your Efficiency With AI
  • Scale yourself and your team with AI as your second brain.
  • Automate tasks, make faster decisions and lead with leverage.
Build Your Startup 10X Faster
  • Accelerate from idea to execution with AI as your unfair edge.
  • Build in months what others take years to ship.
Join A Tribe of A-League Players
  • Find your 2 am tribe – people who challenge you, back you, and build with you.
  • Become part of a community that gives you an unfair advantage
Created By

#1 Startup Media & Intelligence Platform

Accelerating India's Startup Ecosystem Since 2014

25 Mn+

Monthly Reach

50,000+

Startups Stories Published

10,000+

Startups Tracked

Supporters & Investors

Dhruvil Sanghvi

Vijay Shekhar Sharma 

Deepinder Goyal

Sania Mirza

Harshil Mathur

Harsh Jain

Kunal Shah

Dr. Ritesh Malik

Gopal Srinivasan

Dhruvil Sanghvi

Vijay Shekhar Sharma 

Deepinder Goyal

Sania Mirza

Harshil Mathur

Harsh Jain

Kunal Shah

Dr. Ritesh Malik

Gopal Srinivasan

Program Highlights

50+

Live Sessions

50+

Faculty of Top Startup Leaders

20+

Workbooks, Assignments & Capstone

5

In-Person Experiences

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Master Adaptive Leadership

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Drive Startup Growth Like a Pro

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Speed Up Execution With AI-Powered Workflows

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Build & Lead High-Performance Teams

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Build Scalable Systems For 10X Growth

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Master High-Stakes Communication

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Build Your Own Startup With Confidence

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Scale Yourself with AI

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Master Adaptive Leadership

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Drive Startup Growth Like a Pro

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Speed Up Execution With AI-Powered Workflows

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Build & Lead High-Performance Teams

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Build Scalable Systems For 10X Growth

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Master High-Stakes Communication

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Build Your Own Startup With Confidence

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Scale Yourself with AI

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ManagementX
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Our Mentors &
Instructors

Ritesh Malik

Angel Investor & Founder

inc42

Nitin Jain

Cofounder & CBO

inc42

Sandeep Aggarwal

Founder & CEO

inc42

Dhruvil Sanghvi

Founder

inc42

Anup Jain

Founding Partner

inc42

Ashish Tulsian

Cofounder & CEO

inc42

Aditya Singh

Cofounder

inc42

Himanshu Periwal

Founding Member & CO

inc42

Become An
AI-Native
Startup Leader

An AI-Native startup leader is a high-leverage operator who runs teams, drives growth, and scales startups using AI as a core advantage.

  • Blends strategy with execution using AI-powered systems
  • Makes faster, smarter decisions through data and automation
  • Operates across marketing, growth, ops, and team leadership

The Program
Curriculum

Format
Live Online With Q&A
Teaching
Practical & Framework-Driven
Time Commitment
12-15 hours per week
Term 1
Understanding The Startup Ecosystem & The Startup Leadership Code
Orientation
  • Understand the startup journey from idea to IPO — so you can reverse-engineer success in your own startup or team.
  • Equip yourself with leadership models that help you execute at speed, make better decisions, and drive results in high-pressure environments.
  • Learn to overcome the challenges of the Manager → Leader transition with AI leverage.
  • Learn how to think like a founder, speak like an investor, and spot the ideas that actually have a shot at product-market fit.
  • Build your own leadership Operating System to lead with clarity, consistency, and impact.
Term 2
Mastering The Growth Engine: Product, Marketing & Sales
Orientation
  • Discover what makes products go viral and build loyalty — and how to embed that into everything you ship.
  • Master the GTM playbooks used by India's fastest-scaling startups.
  • Learn the design fundamentals of building human-centric solutions.
  • Leverage AI to connect product, marketing, and sales into one seamless engine — and scale faster with less effort.
  • Master the art of building a cult brand.
Term 3
Modern Leader's Toolkit: Communication, Productivity & Digital Skills
Orientation
  • Master frameworks to speak, write, and present like a high-impact leader – whether you're in a boardroom or a team standup.
  • Build your AI-powered productivity system to 10x your output.
  • Develop a strategic personal brand that builds influence and compounds over time.
  • Learn how to communicate up, down, and across — a critical skill for scaling as a leader.
  • Master the art of simplifying complexity — so you can lead confidently in high-stakes situations.
Term 4
Startup Economics, Fundraising & Financial Management
Orientation
  • Deep dive into startup business models and revenue models to understand their impact on scalability and profitability.
  • Learn to create Annual Operating Plans to translate big goals into numbers, timelines, and targets that actually drive execution.
  • Understand the language of venture capital – how to raise capital and negotiate term sheets with investors.
  • Learn how to woo investors with a solid pitch and a powerful pitch deck.
  • Learn how to compete for talent without overpaying and motivate top talent under pressure.
Term 5
High-Impact Startup Management Skills
Orientation
  • Learn to operate like a Chief of Staff even if you're not one (yet).
  • How to build and lead high-performing, mission-driven teams.
  • Learn to scale orgs without breaking them – from org design to team management.
  • Leveraging AI to achieve high standards in operational excellence.
  • Unlock the science behind community building and virality as startup growth levers.
Term 6
Capstone Project & Grand Convocation
Orientation
  • Apply everything you’ve learned to a real-world startup challenge with a capstone project.
  • Nothing builds trust like solving tough problems together — Capstone project helps you build a network you canl lean on for life.
  • Build real-world proof of your ability to lead, execute, and scale — the kind hiring managers and founders crave.

Term 1
Understanding The Startup Ecosystem & The Startup Leadership Code
Orientation
  • Understand the startup journey from idea to IPO — so you can reverse-engineer success in your own startup or team.
  • Equip yourself with leadership models that help you execute at speed, make better decisions, and drive results in high-pressure environments.
  • Learn to overcome the challenges of the Manager → Leader transition with AI leverage.
  • Learn how to think like a founder, speak like an investor, and spot the ideas that actually have a shot at product-market fit.
  • Build your own leadership Operating System to lead with clarity, consistency, and impact.

Term 2
Mastering The Growth Engine: Product, Marketing & Sales
Orientation
  • Discover what makes products go viral and build loyalty — and how to embed that into everything you ship.
  • Master the GTM playbooks used by India's fastest-scaling startups.
  • Learn the design fundamentals of building human-centric solutions.
  • Learn how to think like a founder, speak like an investor, and spot the ideas that actually have a shot at product-market fit.
  • Build your own leadership Operating System to lead with clarity, consistency, and impact.

Term 3
Modern Leader's Toolkit: Communication, Productivity & Digital Skills
Orientation
  • Master frameworks to speak, write, and present like a high-impact leader – whether you're in a boardroom or a team standup.
  • Build your AI-powered productivity system to 10x your output.
  • Develop a strategic personal brand that builds influence and compounds over time.
  • Learn how to communicate up, down, and across — a critical skill for scaling as a leader.
  • Master the art of simplifying complexity — so you can lead confidently in high-stakes situations.

Term 4
Startup Economics, Fundraising & Financial Management
Orientation
  • Deep dive into startup business models and revenue models to understand their impact on scalability and profitability.
  • Learn to create Annual Operating Plans to translate big goals into numbers, timelines, and targets that actually drive execution.
  • Understand the language of venture capital – how to raise capital and negotiate term sheets with investors.
  • Learn how to woo investors with a solid pitch and a powerful pitch deck.
  • Learn how to compete for talent without overpaying and motivate top talent under pressure.

Term 5
High-Impact Startup Management Skills
Orientation
  • Learn to operate like a Chief of Staff even if you're not one (yet).
  • How to build and lead high-performing, mission-driven teams.
  • Learn to scale orgs without breaking them – from org design to team management.
  • Leveraging AI to achieve high standards in operational excellence.
  • Unlock the science behind community building and virality as startup growth levers.

Term 6
Capstone Project & Grand Convocation
Orientation
  • Apply everything you’ve learned to a real-world startup challenge with a capstone project.
  • Nothing builds trust like solving tough problems together — Capstone project helps you build a network you canl lean on for life.
  • Build real-world proof of your ability to lead, execute, and scale — the kind hiring managers and founders crave.

The Inaugural Cohort of
ManagementX

Work Experience

57%

10+ Years

25%

6-10 Years

18%

3-6 Years

Persona

Sneak Peek Into The Founding Cohort Profiles

Anand Jain

Software Engineer

Achint Sachdeva

Co-Founder & Chief Portfolio Officer

Debajyoti Samal

Head of Content

Dewashish Sahu

Client Support Executive

Monish Shah

Director- LM, West India Head

Prithvin Rajagopal

Strategy Consultant, Startups

Ravnish Dhaneshwar

Business Head

Rishabh Shahi

Business Analyst

Surbhi Bhalla

Senior Scientist at PepsiCo India

Shrihari Ramasheshaiah

Senior Data Engineer

Anand Jain

Software Engineer

Achint Sachdeva

Co-Founder & Chief Portfolio Officer

Debajyoti Samal

Head of Content

Dewashish Sahu

Client Support Executive

Monish Shah

Director- LM, West India Head

Prithvin Rajagopal

Strategy Consultant, Startups

Ravnish Dhaneshwar

Business Head

Rishabh Shahi

Business Analyst

Surbhi Bhalla

Senior Scientist at PepsiCo India

Shrihari Ramasheshaiah

Senior Data Engineer

Experience

A Private Network For The
1% Who Lead

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Ready To Accelerate
Your Career?

Simple Admission Process:

Application → Interview → Selection/Rejection

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  • icon Unlock AI Superpowers To Execute 10x Faster
  • icon Get Trained By India’s Top 1% Founders, Leaders & Investors
  • icon Join A High-Performance Network That Opens Doors

Program Fee

INR 4,99,999 + GST

Scholarships

We offer a guaranteed scholarship of up to 30% for exceptional candidates. 

Frequently
Asked
Questions

ManagementX by Inc42 is India's premier Startup Management Program designed to transform ambitious professionals into high-impact startup leaders.

Master cutting-edge business, leadership, and digital skills from India’s top 1% startup leaders, and build a powerful network. In 6 months, gain what traditional MBAs can't deliver – the expertise to thrive in the digital economy and shape tomorrow's business landscape.

Whether you're aiming to accelerate your career, lead a high-growth startup, or launch your own venture, ManagementX provides the launchpad for your ambitions.

ManagementX is a hybrid program that is delivered 70% online (virtually) and 30% offline through curated in-person experiences like Orientation Day, Leadership Retreat, Convocation Weekend, Private CXO Dinners and more.

ManagementX is an industry-driven program with a rigorous 6-month schedule designed to teach you the critical skills required to thrive in the fast-paced startup world.

Unlike traditional educational institutions, we’re not constrained by accreditation and that’s why our curriculum is updated regularly to keep up with industry trends.

With ManagementX we’re setting a new standard of executive education for the digital economy that will define your success in the startup ecosystem.

We’ve built ManagementX keeping working professionals in mind to give them flexibility in their learning schedules without adding the overload of traveling. This is why the majority of the program (70%) is delivered online.

To make sure we facilitate deep bonding between the fellows, we host regular in-person community experiences including Private CXO Dinners, city-wise fellows’ meetup and more.

ManagementX is designed for ambitious professionals who aspire to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact in the startup economy.

Professionals with 3+ years of experience, seeking to fast-track their careers in startups.
Aspiring leaders from startups and corporates who want to be at the helm of a high-growth startup. 

We’re expecting a batch of 50 but given the overwhelming response we’ll cap it max to 60. We want to bring more individual attention to every fellow while facilitating meaningful peer learning.

Yes, absolutely! ManagementX is designed keeping busy working professionals in mind to give them flexibility in their learning schedules without disrupting their regular work.

ManagementX is not affiliated with any university or certification institute. It’s an industry-driven program created by India’s veteran startup leaders who have the first-hand experience of building and leading billion-dollar startups.

You will however be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Inc42, provided you maintain 75% engagement across the program.

Your performance in the program will depend on your active participation in completing assignments, attending live sessions and completing projects that not only help build proof of work but also help you learn practical insights by implementing what you learnt.

The detailed grading matrix will be shared with you upon joining the program.

Fellows will need to dedicate 14-16 hours per week to the program. Out of this 6-8 hours will be required to attend the live sessions and the remaining time to complete assignments, working sessions and other engagement activities.

ManagementX will empower you with the skills that will help you crack your dream opportunities. From developing your career plan to building your personal brand, ManagementX is designed to empower you with skills to crack your dream opportunities by yourself.

Transfers before the cohort starts: You can defer your admission to the next cohort without any additional fees, as long as your request is submitted before the cohort begins.

Transfers after cohort start: Deferring admission after the program starts incurs a transfer fee of ₹1,49,999 or 50% of the total fee of the next cohort, whichever is higher.

Eligibility: You must meet the eligibility criteria for the program you wish to transfer to.

Fee Adjustments: If the new program has a higher fee, you will need to pay the difference amount to complete your enrollment. If the new program has a lower fee, you will receive a refund for the differential amount.

Note: This transfer can only be requested before the commencement of the program you’re enrolled in.

If your application is not shortlisted at the first step, then your application will be closed.

ManagementX has a comprehensive selection process to ensure we admit only the best candidates who fit the program. The process will include completing your application and then an interview call with the admissions team.

The booking amount is non-refundable.

The program fee for ManagementX will cover:
  • Tuition fee for sessions, workshops and community events
  • Only the stay/accommodation for Mid-Program Leadership Retreat is covered in the program fee. The travel and accommodation for Orientation Day and the Convocation Weekend are to be arranged by the fellows themselves.

The program fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. However, you can transfer your enrolment to the next cohort, before the program commences.

The admissions offered to candidates are carefully considered therefore the transfer of enrolment is not allowed.

For any queries, you can write to us at [email protected].

Yes, the program start date can change by up to 30 days. If that happens, we will inform you of the same at the earliest. However, the program fee will not be refundable even if the program start date changes.

We have multiple scholarships for talented and ambitious candidates. The scholarship for your application will be decided by the admissions team taking into account the feedback from your interview call and your profile.

Got More Questions?

Connect with our admission counsellor – Akash. 

If You’re Still Thinking of an MBA, You’re Already Behind.

The business landscape has changed
entirely with the AI revolution.

ManagementX is how you catch up
and lead!