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About Us
Youthpreneur India is a dynamic entrepreneurship training and mentoring platform dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Founded by Sonal Sinha - Author, IIT Bombay E-Cell Mentor, and Finalist at IIT Madras Pan-India Case Quest - Youthpreneur India bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world startup experience.
Our mission is simple yet revolutionary: to help students think like founders, create opportunities, and build ventures that drive innovation, impact, and independence. We believe entrepreneurship isn't just about launching businesses - it's about nurturing a mindset that never gives up.
Over the years, Youthpreneur India has impacted 25,000+ students across 25+ colleges and universities, conducting workshops, mentorship programs, and entrepreneurship development courses that are practical, experiential, and life-changing.
A remarkable milestone for Youthpreneur India came when its case study was selected for publication in the prestigious IIT Madras Journal. In their upcoming issue, IIT Madras is featuring the case study of Youthpreneur India, which will be taught to IIT students by their faculty members. This national-level recognition marks a historic achievement, positioning Youthpreneur India as a benchmark in experiential entrepreneurship education.
Vision & Mission
Guided by a Vision to Bridge the Gap Between Classroom Learning and Real-World Impact.
Vision
To build a generation of fearless innovators and purpose-driven founders who transform ideas into impactful ventures — creating a self-reliant, innovation-led India where every youth becomes a catalyst for change.
Mission
To bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world entrepreneurship through experiential programs, mentorship, and hands-on startup building.
To empower 1,00,000+ students nationwide with startup literacy, leadership mindset, and the ability to design, validate, and scale business ideas.
To provide access to IIT-level mentorship, national startup competitions, and recognized course materials that make entrepreneurship education accessible, aspirational, and actionable.
To nurture resilience, creativity, and independent thinking in every learner — helping them move from idea → prototype → validation → launch.
Trainers Profile
Guided by a Vision to Bridge the Gap Between Classroom Learning and Real-World Impact.
Sonal Sinha
Founder, Youthpreneur India | Author | IIT Bombay E-Cell Mentor | IIT Madras Case Quest Finalist | Corporate TrainerSonal Sinha is an entrepreneurship educator, corporate trainer, startup mentor, and author committed to transforming India's youth into confident founders and innovators. As the Founder of Youthpreneur India, he has designed and delivered entrepreneurship programs that have empowered over 25,000 students across 25+ colleges and universities nationwide.
An IIT Bombay E-Cell Mentor and Finalist at the IIT Madras Pan-India Case Quest, Sonal has represented the IIT ecosystem in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs-guiding them through ideation, business modeling, validation, and investor pitching. His teaching blends academic clarity with practical startup wisdom, inspiring students not just to learn entrepreneurship but to live it. As a Corporate Trainer, Sonal has conducted specialized training sessions for Chief Managers and senior executives of India's leading nationalized banks, including Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, EXIM Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and several others- empowering leadership teams with entrepreneurial thinking, innovation strategy, and business transformation skills.
He is also the author of two acclaimed books:
• Youthpreneur: Be Your Startup Mentor
• Early Stage Startup Valuation
His first book has been recognized by prestigious institutions such as Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, S.P.C.E., Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan (Andheri), Father Agnel (Bandra), New India Assurance, D.Y. Patil University, and U.K.S. Institute of Management Studies and Research, where it forms part of the PGDM curriculum.
His second book, Early Stage Startup Valuation, is recognized and purchased by GNVS Management Institute, Mumbai, for its academic and practical relevance.
With 12 years of diverse experience across corporate, academic, and entrepreneurial domains, Sonal has worked with reputed organizations like the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, American Express, and the Real Estate Management Institute (REMI).
As a Visiting Faculty for Entrepreneurship Studies, he teaches at leading institutions including ITM Business School, D.Y. Patil University, SIES Nerul, Thakur College, and the Boddhe Institute of Entrepreneurship. He also mentors and guides family business students in succession planning, strategic expansion, and innovation-driven growth, helping next-generation entrepreneurs modernize legacy enterprises.
Sonal is regularly invited by multiple colleges and universities as a Guest of Honour, Jury Member, Panel Discussion Speaker, and as a 'Shark' to judge startup idea competitions-where he evaluates innovative ideas, mentors budding founders, and inspires students to refine their entrepreneurial mindset.
A record-holder in the India Book of Records for writing the maximum number of chapters on entrepreneurship, Sonal continues to inspire India's youth through Youthpreneur India, mentoring founders, conducting national business plan competitions, and building a nationwide community of changemakers-helping students think beyond jobs and create ventures that truly impact lives.
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Tulika Sinha
Co-Founder, Youthpreneur India | Co-Founder, Institute of Designing & Fashion Technology (IDFT) | Academic Trainer | Digital Marketing Expert | Strategic Management MentorTulika Sinha is an accomplished academician, trainer, and entrepreneur with expertise spanning Business Model Innovation, Digital Marketing, and Strategic Management. She currently serves as Visiting Faculty at leading institutions including ITM Kharghar, Thakur College, SIES Nerul, and Mithibai College, among several other reputed universities and colleges across India.
At these institutions, she teaches a diverse range of subjects — from Marketing Management, Media Planning, and Business Communication to English Literature — skillfully merging analytical business acumen with creative communication insights.
As the Co-Founder of Youthpreneur India and the Institute of Designing & Fashion Technology (IDFT), Tulika has mentored over 500 students and early-stage entrepreneurs, guiding them in business model creation, digital campaign execution, and entrepreneurship development. Her mentorship philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, and strategic thinking, helping students bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications.
Tulika’s academic qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Welingkar Education, Mumbai), an Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing, and a Master’s Degree in English Literature. By blending these disciplines, she brings a rare combination of communication, creativity, and commerce into her sessions, inspiring students to think both critically and creatively.
Her professional writing has appeared in prestigious publications like Woman’s Era, Bombay Times, Hindustan Times, and Thomas Cook Traveller, showcasing her versatility as both a scholar and storyteller.
With 12+ years of corporate, academic, and entrepreneurial experience, Tulika continues to inspire, innovate, and empower — nurturing the next generation of leaders, marketers, and entrepreneurs through her teaching, training, and ventures.