Nuclio Digital School

Challenge:

Nuclio Digital School needed a program that taught entrepreneurship in a practical, not theoretical, way. The students were interested but lacked concrete tools to validate ideas and understand how startups actually work.

Design:

Development of a curriculum with 5 theoretical and practical workshops

Methodological framework:

1. 1. Icebreaker activities at the beginning of each class, such as the “30 Circles” exercise, to free minds and put aside prejudices.

1. 1. Design process: Using the design thinking double diamond to guide students through the phases.

1. 1. Business validation tools: I integrated the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas as core tools in the validation stage.

Hands-on experiential learning:

1. 1. Each workshop combined a theoretical introduction with immediate practical implementation.

1. 1. Each case was from real startups, not isolated case studies.

1. 1. Group feedback sessions, simulating investor/mentor dynamics.

Impact and results

1. 1. Practical understanding of the tools, applicable to any project.

1. 1. More than 80% of students used their own project ideas for their work, which validates the techniques and tools.

1. 1. The program was permanently adopted by Nuclio.

1. 1. A shift in direction was generated, from “I would like to start a business” to “I have the tools to start a business.”

What it proves:

1. 1. Ability to translate complex frameworks into accessible and fun learning experiences

1. 1. Creating value for both students (practical tools) and the institution (differentiated offering).