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Raj Kunkolienkar and Aditya Kulkarni
Co-Founders, Stoa

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No one can tell you the story of how Stoa does what it does, except the Founders themselves. Understand the curriculum, pedagogy, and the program design and how they came into place. If you want to build a career with clarity and know how Stoa delivers the outcomes & successes, this session is for you.

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Latest Placement and Salary Offers

16.2 LPA

Average salary

15.5 LPA

Median Salary

40 LPA

highest Salary

64%

avg salary increase

*Based on our last career Drive

Hundreds of successful career transitions

Sindhu
Jetty

Pre Stoa

Jetty Ventures

Post Stoa

Founders’ Office

Ankit Dev
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Pre Stoa

Fundoodata

Post Stoa

Accounts Executive II

Gunavina
Mehta

Pre Stoa

Infosys

Post Stoa

APM

Vikrant
Mehra

Pre Stoa

Zebpay

Post Stoa

Content Marketer

Shobhit
Tyagi

Pre Stoa

Infosys

Post Stoa

Marketing

Shonik
Agarwal

Pre Stoa

Gartner

Post Stoa

Founders’ Office

Sujeet
Birajdar

Pre Stoa

Voot

Post Stoa

APM

Akanksha
Juyal

Pre Stoa

Pixis

Post Stoa

Content Marketer

Sindhu
Jetty

Pre Stoa

Jetty Ventures

Post Stoa

Founders’ Office

Ankit Dev
‍

Pre Stoa

Fundoodata

Post Stoa

Accounts Executive II

Gunavina
Mehta

Pre Stoa

Infosys

Post Stoa

APM

Vikrant
Mehra

Pre Stoa

Zebpay

Post Stoa

Content Marketer

Shobhit
Tyagi

Pre Stoa

Infosys

Post Stoa

Marketing

Shonik
Agarwal

Pre Stoa

Gartner

Post Stoa

Founders’ Office

Sujeet
Birajdar

Pre Stoa

Voot

Post Stoa

APM

Akanksha
Juyal

Pre Stoa

Pixis

Post Stoa

Content Marketer

By folks across all years of experience

And from various backgrounds

Charter Success Stories

Coaching helped me gain clarity on making career growth. Mentorship helped me build confidence to present my skills in front of recruiters. Sessions helped me enhance Marketing, Strategy, People, and Leadership skills. I can't thank Stoa enough for helping me throughout my professional growth.

Yash Khemka
‍Cohort 4

Pre Stoa

Digital Marketer, PracticeDilly

Post Stoa

Growth Manager, Saleshandy

Charter Success Stories

I came to Stoa seeking for clarity. The career support that Stoa has provided - resume building, mentor groups, career coach, all of them gave me better clarity or, rather, frameworks that helped me figure out how to apply and what companies to apply to.

Sindhu Jetty
Cohort 5

Pre Stoa

Analyst, Jetty Ventures

Post Stoa

Founder’s Office, Loop Health

Charter Success Stories

Joining Stoa gave me clarity on the different trajectories and what I have to pursue further. Also, networking through Stoa helped me land a new job, and I could negotiate better at the interview after attending career programs and talking to Career Placement Team.

Manoj Kumar V
Cohort 4

Pre Stoa

Product Manager, Al Jazeera Media Network

Post Stoa

Growth Product Manager, The Hindu Publications

Charter Success Stories

Before Stoa, I was not confident enough to apply to top roles in startups, but Stoa helped me with the frameworks to prepare and apply for any role.

Ankit Dev
Cohort 4

Pre Stoa

Corporate Sales Manager, Fundoodata

Post Stoa

Accounts Executive II, Nova Benefits

Stoa Career Services

Personalised career prep, job readiness, and company connects

Career and placement support to those who clear the exams during the Program + complete the career service checklist. Access to hiring partners, company connects, and career drives.

Goal setting & role clarity with 1:1 sessions

Build resume with proof-of-work

Interview prep with industry experts

Get connected to 250+ companies

Companies that hire from Stoa

The Stoa Charter

Signal your expertise with the Professional Charter

Stoa Charter is a professional charter for Business talent which you can earn while working. The charter exam takes place post the completion of the 6-month program. It is earned only by clearing our industry-backed, rigourous assessments.

charter holder privileges

Credentials that enable higher salaries

Privilege to be part of the merit list

Access to an exclusive network & events

More about the stoa charter

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The Stoa Charter

Your Certification of Competence

What is the Stoa Charter?

The Stoa Charter is a certification of competence. As one of the first groups to pursue the Charter, you are literally co-creating this true "alternative" to a degree. The Charter can only be earned - not bought.

The Charter stands for competence, pride in the craft, rigour, better thinking and a great peer network - it will indicate to the external world that you have mastered the business concepts and the business thinking.

Stoa will invest our capital and resources in educating employers about the Charter and the Charter holders. We will celebrate YOU through the next few months if you earn it, bringing more attention to your success. You should expect inbounds from Stoa's hiring partners over time as well.

The process to earn the Charter itself is intense, and we expect original work on the business problems you choose to work on. This process will test your ability to research the markets and the users, make decisions while considering trade-offs and engage in structured thinking to solve a business problem.

Over a long time horizon, the Charter would provide you with a professional network as you go about building your career. We expect many Charter-holders to go on to build great careers and reach CXO titles.

Charter Process

Registration

Registration for the Charter and topic selection.

Capstone Planning

1-2 pager with issue tree and project planning.

Research

Market landscaping, primary and secondary research.

60% Milestone

Make a deck along with >60% of your solution.

Final Deck

Final deck, financial projections and practice verbal presentation.

Mock Sessions

2 practise sessions with an industry expert as your jury.

Jury Presentation

Final presentation of your capstone in front of a jury.

FAQs

After completing the Stoa program, candidates are expected to take the Stoa charter exam, which consists of a thesis defense in front of an external jury. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must score a minimum aggregate of 60% on the mid and end term exams held during the program. Once they meet this requirement, they can begin the charter process, which involves submitting their assignment and completing the thesis defense, typically within one month.

The jury comprises of external industry leaders who are veterans and functional experts on various fields such as marketing, product, leadership, strategy, and business operations

Candidates who do not pass the Stoa charter exam will still receive a program completion certificate and graduate as a Stoa fellow. However, those who pass the charter exam will also be awarded a digital badge and certificate as a Stoa Charterholder. This badge is a symbol of achievement and signifies that the candidate has demonstrated their competence in front of an external jury, placing them among the top performers and merit holders in the Stoa program.

The Stoa charter assignment serves as strong evidence of a candidate’s skills and knowledge, making them a more competitive candidate for high-growth job roles. In addition, the assignment provides a valuable opportunity for candidates to receive feedback directly from industry leaders and to demonstrate their competence in front of an external jury, further bolstering their credentials. Furthermore, presenting the charter assignment offers an opportunity for candidates to network with potential employers and showcase their abilities. (edited

Backed by the best

There is no shortage of MBAs, but very few of them have any real-world skills. Finding good talent has been a challenge for companies including those we’ve invested in. I’ve invested in Stoa to fix this.

Stoa understands that the best job do not come to you on a platter, you need to work for them. That’s why I am bullish on them to set you up on a clear path to working for India’s best companies.

My MBA exposed me to the foundational skills of building a business. Now, the industry moves faster than ever. An internet-first institution such as Stoa is the right place to get the same exposure.

I’m a big fan of Stoa. I’m excited for those starting off on their journey of transformation with Stoa. This is your chance to learn about businesses, pick skills and build your network across India.

The modern, hands-on business school that Stoa is building just seems so much more aligned with both hard and soft-skill learning than being trapped on campus for two years.

Stoa is a true alternative MBA for Indian professionals who are looking to build a 'business brain' and become a 'full-stack business professional'.
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Nithin Kamath - Co-Founder, Zerodha

Ankur Warikoo, Co-Founder, Nearbuy

Richa Kar - Co-Founder, Zivame

Gagan Biyani - Co-Founder, Udemy

John Danner - Founded NetGravity, a $500M exit

Vaibhav Domkundwar - investor in 175+ startups, 2 unicorns

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FAQs

What will be the career trajectory after Stoa? Can I switch my current role?

Stoa enables individuals to develop diverse business skills and build a proof of their competence, making it easier to make career transitions or pivot roles. However, success depends on an individual's hard work and dedication to their goals, supported by Stoa's career assistance resources. Our fellows have switched roles, functions and industries. They have received average salaries of around 15-16LPA and some have received salaries in the range of 40LPA as well.

Do you guarantee placements?

Stoa's week-long 'skill sprints' enable individuals to develop diverse business skills and build a proof of their competence, making it easier to make career transitions or pivot roles. However, success depends on an individual's hard work and dedication to their goals, supported by Stoa's career assistance resources.

What happens if my company doesn’t approve Stoa as a recognised program?

Stoa provides a practical learning approach that helps individuals gain real-world experience and build a proof of their skills and competence, making it easier to showcase their expertise to potential employers. With Stoa's career assistance resources, individuals can create an impressive portfolio and connect with potential employers and industry professionals, regardless of their company's recognition of the program.

What happens if I don't clear the Charter? Can I still show Stoa on my profile?

Upon completing the Stoa program with a 60% aggregate, individuals are granted access to placements and the optional charter exam.

However, if an individual does not pass the charter exam, they will not be awarded the charter holder certificate. Nevertheless, they will still receive the Stoa Program completion certificate and be granted access to valuable career assistance resources. Although individuals will not have the ability to showcase the Stoa Charter on their profile, they can still reference their completion of the Stoa program and the valuable knowledge and skills they have acquired.

Is there an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI?

We currently do not offer an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI option. However, we have partnered with reputed loan companies that provide education loans with EMIs starting from three months to forty-two months.

Chat with Founders, discover your next career move

Get answers to your questions

Latest Placement and Salary Offers

600+

152%

Hundreds of successful career transitions

Coaching helped me gain clarity on making career growth. Mentorship helped me build confidence to present my skills in front of recruiters. Sessions helped me enhance Marketing, Strategy, People, and Leadership skills. I can't thank Stoa enough for helping me throughout my professional growth.

I came to Stoa seeking for clarity. The career support that Stoa has provided - resume building, mentor groups, career coach, all of them gave me better clarity or, rather, frameworks that helped me figure out how to apply and what companies to apply to.

Joining Stoa gave me clarity on the different trajectories and what I have to pursue further. Also, networking through Stoa helped me land a new job, and I could negotiate better at the interview after attending career programs and talking to Career Placement Team.

Before Stoa, I was not confident enough to apply to top roles in startups, but Stoa helped me with the frameworks to prepare and apply for any role.

Signal your expertise with the Professional Charter

Your Certification of Competence

₹ 8 LPA

L1s are Generalists

₹ 16 LPA

L2s are Specialists

There is no shortage of MBAs, but very few of them have any real-world skills. Finding good talent has been a challenge for companies including those we’ve invested in. I’ve invested in Stoa to fix this.

Stoa understands that the best job do not come to you on a platter, you need to work for them. That’s why I am bullish on them to set you up on a clear path to working for India’s best companies.

My MBA exposed me to the foundational skills of building a business. Now, the industry moves faster than ever. An internet-first institution such as Stoa is the right place to get the same exposure.

I’m a big fan of Stoa. I’m excited for those starting off on their journey of transformation with Stoa. This is your chance to learn about businesses, pick skills and build your network across India.

The modern, hands-on business school that Stoa is building just seems so much more aligned with both hard and soft-skill learning than being trapped on campus for two years.

Stoa is a true alternative MBA for Indian professionals who are looking to build a 'business brain' and become a 'full-stack business professional'.
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Ready to level up?

Pricing

Admission Process

FAQs

What will be the career trajectory after Stoa? Can I switch my current role?

Do you guarantee placements?

What happens if my company doesn’t approve Stoa as a recognised program?

What happens if I don't clear the Charter? Can I still show Stoa on my profile?

Is there an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI?

Chat with Founders, discover your next career move

Get answers to your questions

Latest Placement and Salary Offers

600+

152%

Hundreds of successful career transitions

Coaching helped me gain clarity on making career growth. Mentorship helped me build confidence to present my skills in front of recruiters. Sessions helped me enhance Marketing, Strategy, People, and Leadership skills. I can't thank Stoa enough for helping me throughout my professional growth.

I came to Stoa seeking for clarity. The career support that Stoa has provided - resume building, mentor groups, career coach, all of them gave me better clarity or, rather, frameworks that helped me figure out how to apply and what companies to apply to.

Joining Stoa gave me clarity on the different trajectories and what I have to pursue further. Also, networking through Stoa helped me land a new job, and I could negotiate better at the interview after attending career programs and talking to Career Placement Team.

Before Stoa, I was not confident enough to apply to top roles in startups, but Stoa helped me with the frameworks to prepare and apply for any role.

Signal your expertise with the Professional Charter

Your Certification of Competence

When is the Charter Exam conducted?

Who is part of the charter exam jury?

What happens if I fail the charter exam?

Why should I take the Charter exam if I have already cleared the stoa program exams?

₹ 8 LPA

L1s are Generalists

₹ 16 LPA

L2s are Specialists

There is no shortage of MBAs, but very few of them have any real-world skills. Finding good talent has been a challenge for companies including those we’ve invested in. I’ve invested in Stoa to fix this.

Stoa understands that the best job do not come to you on a platter, you need to work for them. That’s why I am bullish on them to set you up on a clear path to working for India’s best companies.

My MBA exposed me to the foundational skills of building a business. Now, the industry moves faster than ever. An internet-first institution such as Stoa is the right place to get the same exposure.

I’m a big fan of Stoa. I’m excited for those starting off on their journey of transformation with Stoa. This is your chance to learn about businesses, pick skills and build your network across India.

The modern, hands-on business school that Stoa is building just seems so much more aligned with both hard and soft-skill learning than being trapped on campus for two years.

Stoa is a true alternative MBA for Indian professionals who are looking to build a 'business brain' and become a 'full-stack business professional'.‍

Ready to level up?

Pricing

Admission Process

FAQs

What will be the career trajectory after Stoa? Can I switch my current role?

Do you guarantee placements?

What happens if my company doesn’t approve Stoa as a recognised program?

What happens if I don't clear the Charter? Can I still show Stoa on my profile?

Is there an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI?

Stoa is a true alternative MBA for Indian professionals who are looking to build a 'business brain' and become a 'full-stack business professional'.
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