IDC Herzliya GMBA - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track

The Global MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya is a prestigious graduate program designed for ambitious professionals who want to build ventures, lead innovation, and transform industries.

The program combines rigorous business fundamentals with hands-on entrepreneurship training. Students work in teams to develop comprehensive business plans, conduct market research, validate customer assumptions, and navigate the challenges of bringing new ideas to market. The curriculum emphasizes practical problem-solving, product-market fit validation, and real-world application of business theory.

The Innovation Track

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship track specifically focuses on:

Business Model Development

Designing sustainable business models from the ground up

Customer Discovery

Learning systematic approaches to validate market opportunities

Product Strategy

Building products that solve real customer problems

Team Building

Creating and leading high-performing teams

Fundraising & Financial Planning

Understanding capital structures and investor requirements

Market Analysis

Competitive positioning and go-to-market strategy

Outcomes

Graduates of this program have gone on to found successful startups, lead innovation initiatives at established companies, and make significant impacts in their respective industries.

Innovation Mentorship Since 2017

I've been an Innovation mentor in the MBA program since 2017, working directly with student teams throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

As a Mentor, I

  • Guide teams through business plan development
  • Help students refine their product-market fit strategy
  • Provide feedback on market sizing and customer positioning
  • Mentor on go-to-market execution
  • Share lessons learned from building multiple startups

Value Proposition

Whether you're validating a new idea, refining your business model, or preparing for investor conversations, the mentorship provides personalized guidance grounded in real-world startup experience.

New Initiative: Post-MBA Entrepreneurship Sessions

We're launching an exciting new initiative: post-MBA sessions for entrepreneurs. This program is designed for alumni and current founders who want to:

  • Continue developing their ventures beyond the MBA curriculum
  • Access ongoing mentorship and strategic guidance
  • Connect with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs
  • Receive feedback on critical business decisions
  • Accelerate from idea to product-market fit

Value

This is an opportunity to maintain momentum after graduation and get the support needed to successfully launch and scale your venture.

Why IDC Herzliya?

IDC Herzliya has a strong reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship education. With faculty who are active entrepreneurs themselves, a curriculum that emphasizes practical application, and a supportive ecosystem of mentors and fellow founders, the program provides the knowledge, network, and confidence needed to build something meaningful.