• Role: Project Lead & Manger
• Duration: Third Year of Engineering
• Project Stage: Ideation & Validation
• Overview:

Officio was conceptualized during a third-year engineering course (Entrepreneurship Elective Course) as a solution for early-stage startups that face difficulties in securing affordable and flexible office spaces. The venture aimed to offer co-working environments and rental spaces specifically for startups and student entrepreneurs. The unique selling proposition was to provide early-stage entrepreneurs a professional space, fostering collaboration without significant financial risk.

Key Problem:

• High Costs: Startups struggle to afford dedicated office spaces.
• Limited Collaboration: Online meetings, restaurants, and home offices limit effective brainstorming.
• Space Constraints: Lack of dedicated, affordable office environments impedes productivity for both startups and student entrepreneurs.
• Proposed Solution:
• Affordable Co-working Spaces: Flexible and cost-effective rental spaces designed for startups and entrepreneurs at early stages.
• Collaboration Zones: Discussion halls and study rooms specifically for college students, boosting productivity and innovation.
• Unique Selling Point (USP): A one-stop, low-cost solution offering professional office environments tailored to startups.

My Role:

As the Project Manager for this project, I took ownership of critical tasks, including business model development, financial analysis, and team leadership. My main responsibilities included:

• Market Validation: Conducted over 20+ interviews with startups and entrepreneurs to validate the problem and the proposed solution.
• Business Model Creation: Led the development of the Lean Canvas and financial model to ensure revenue generation.