DESIGN YOUR SECOND ACT
Entrepreneurship
Masterclass for Women
Event Details: Hosted by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru
Upcoming Weekend Cohort | 3-Hour Interactive Live Session
“She stopped waiting for opportunities and started creating them.”
Have you ever wondered what life might look like if you pursued design, fashion, or styling? This entrepreneurship masterclass for women helps you reconnect with your creative passion. In three interactive hours, you will explore:
- How design shapes modern industries
- Practical creative expressions for modern businesses
- Direct insights from seasoned industry experts
No prerequisites, no pressure—just inspiration and practical guidance to start.
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Award Achieved
Unleash your Potential
What if you had pursued your creative passion?
Why This Masterclass Matters
Overcome the Roadblocks Holding You Back
Many women put creative dreams on hold due to time limits, family commitments, or lack of guidance. This business development masterclass is designed to give you a clear direction if you have ever found yourself thinking:
- “Maybe it’s too late.”
- “I wish I had pursued that passion.”
- “Where do I even start?”
- “I have family responsibilities and no time.”
- “I don’t have enough family support.”
Instead of committing to a long business development course, learn the basics of entrepreneurship development at your own pace.
What to Expect
What You Will Explore in This Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women
- Creative Thinking: Apply design concepts to modern market needs.
- Design Professions: Explore careers in fashion, interior, and lifestyle industries.
- Passion to Purpose: Turn personal artistic interests into commercial ventures.
- Home Business Ideas for Women: Discover actionable work from home business ideas.
- Low-Cost Business Models: Validate a side business idea from home or launch scalable online business ideas with minimal capital.
Our Inspiration
Women Who Turned Creativity into Opportunity
Meena Bindra
Founder and chairperson, BIBA,
At 38, Meena Bindra began selling hand-printed salwar suits from home. Her venture steadily expanded into BIBA, a leading Indian ethnic wear brand known for accessible fashion & enduring trust.
Falguni Nayar
Founder and CEO of Nykaa
Falguni Nayar left a successful nineteen-year career in investment banking at age fifty to launch Nykaa. Driven by a vision for authentic beauty access, she built one of India’s most successful beauty and lifestyle companies.
Mira Kulkarni
Founder, Forest Essentials
Mira Kulkarni started Forest Essentials in 2000, from a garage in Uttarakhand with just two lakh and a strong belief in Ayurveda. Today it stands as a globally recognised luxury skincare brand known for authenticity.
Anita Dongre
Founder, House of Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre began with a small team & a mission to make designer fashion more accessible. Through creativity she built one of India’s largest fashion houses spanning multiple influential brands today across markets.
Disclaimer: Featured personalities are used as inspirational references only and have no formal association with us.
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Who Should Attend?
This entrepreneurship masterclass for women is tailored for:
- Women returning to work after a career break
- Homemakers building independent revenue streams via easy businesses to start from home
- Aspiring founders looking for a low cost business to start from home
- Mothers seeking flexible, creative career options
- Professionals transitioning into design-led industries
No prior business experience is required. Just bring your curiosity, ambition, and willingness to begin.
What You'll Take Away ?
This is not a lecture. It is an interactive and inspiring experience where you’ll gain practical insights, actionable guidance, and the confidence to take your next step.
You'll leave with:
Hosted by JD Institute
Hosted by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru—India’s premier design institution established in 1988. Spanning nearly 4 decades of educational excellence, learning with JD Institute allows you to leverage:
- Global Academic Alliances: Official partner for India Fashion Week London, with international tie-ups including Cumulus, London College of Fashion, KOEFIA (Rome), and Georgian College (Canada).
- AI & Future-Ready Pedagogy: Cutting-edge learning modules integrating AI design tools, technology, and contemporary market practices.
- Industry Expert Mentorship: Guidance from top fashion, interior, and business stalwarts who bring real-world insights into the classroom.
- End-to-End Placement & Internship Ecosystem: A dedicated career cell connecting talent with over 100+ top industry recruiters and brand partners.
- 50,000+ Strong Alumni Network: A thriving creative community producing celebrity designers, innovators, and industry leaders.
Take the First Step Towards Your Second Act.
Seats for the upcoming batch are strictly limited. Reserve your spot for this entrepreneurship masterclass for women today for ₹299.
Every successful journey begins with a simple decision—to start. The next inspiring story in design, creativity, or entrepreneurship could be yours.
Disclaimer: This masterclass is an introductory awareness and inspiration session designed to help people explore opportunities in design, creativity, and entrepreneurship. It is intended to provide direction, motivation, and a broader understanding of the possibilities available, rather than in-depth professional training. Our aim is to encourage them to take the first step towards rediscovering their passions, pursuing their interests, and building a future they envision for themselves.
