Odyssey made me see beyond school subjects and explore careers I never knew I could excel in. It expanded my view of what I’m capable of achieving.
Hamza Menon
Grade 8, Ahmadabad International School
We have partnered with experts from around the world to make sure that learning at Odyssey is deeply rooted in real-world relevance
MD, Hasso Plattner Institute,
Stanford D School
Ex-Director, IDEO
Ex-Chief Knowledge Officer,
NASA, Goddard Center
Clinical Lead for Foetal Medicine
CTO, Microsoft India & South Asia
Head - Charging Infrastructure Business, Aether
Pediatrician, Fellow - American Academy of Pediatrics
Ex-Principal Research Scientist,
Sony Research India
Design Leader, Uber
Founding Dean, ISB & founder, Ashoka University
CA, Virtual CFO, ISB Gold Medalist
Ex-VP Engineering, VMware
Ex-Chief Marketing Officer, Epigamia
Partner - SEA Healthcare Lead, Kearney
ex-Chief Marketing Officer, Epigamia
Founder & CEO, Harappa Education
Design Director - CPG, Fractal.ai
Founder, Migration & Asylum Project and Former Associate RSD Officer, UNHCR
Chief Learning Officer
Founder, The Dialogue
Hands-on Career Explorations
Odyssey fellows dive into different career domains through an 8-week-long experiential learning journey. Each journey is meticulously crafted to help students build foundational skills through hands-on projects and interactions with industry experts.
Why Design?
Design isn't just about aesthetics; it's the pulse of user experience and innovation. From intricate microchips to one-click shopping apps, design is omnipresent. With the global design services market expected to grow at 10% CAGR over the next 5 years, it's clear that design is shaping our world like never before.
How will fellows explore the world of design?
Fellows will follow the human centred design process to create a website for their chosen project. They will use Figma to design their creations and present their work to an audience of experts and parents at the end of the design simulation.
Skills to Master
Design Projects
Experts
Why Business & Entrepreneurship?
Business and entrepreneurship lie at the heart of economic growth and innovation. They not only create jobs but also foster societal changes by introducing new products and services that challenge the status quo. With global venture capital investment reaching nearly $300 billion in recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape continues to thrive, driving advancements in technology, sustainability, and consumer experience.
How will fellows explore the world of Business & Entrepreneurship?
Fellows will undertake the process of ideating, developing, and pitching a business idea. They'll simulate the entrepreneurial journey from concept to market, including market analysis, financial planning, and pitching to the investors.
Skills to Master
Business & Entrepreneurship projects
Experts
Why Law and Policy?
Law and policy form the backbone of societal governance, influencing every aspect of personal and public life. These fields ensure justice, maintain order, and regulate the complex interactions within societies. With the rise of global issues such as digital privacy, environmental conservation, and international trade agreements, the demand for robust legal frameworks and policies is more crucial than ever.
How will fellows explore the world of Law and Policy?
Fellows will learn through case discussion on themes like landmark legal decisions, global trade negotiations and key public reforms. Fellows will draft legislations/ policy documents and participate in mock-trials.
Skills to Master
Law & Policy projects
Experts
Why Software & AI?
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, Software and AI stand out as primary drivers of change, influencing everything from how we manage daily tasks to complex decision-making processes. The AI market alone is projected to exceed $500 billion by 2024, underscoring its critical role in the future of tech.
How will fellows explore the world of Software & AI?
Fellows will dive into the world of software & AI learning how to transform data into meaningful insights. They will unravel the mysteries of neural networks and deep learning, the lifeblood of AI. At the end of the simulation, they will create their personalised AI model and launch an interactive chatbot.
Skills to Master
Software & AI projects
Experts
Why Healthcare?
As populations age and new challenges such as global pandemics emerge, the importance of healthcare innovation becomes more apparent. The sector, expected to reach over $10 trillion, is at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies such as genomics and AI to revolutionize patient care.
How will fellows explore the world of Healthcare?
Fellows will learn how the patient-centric healthcare from disease prevention, diagnosis to treatment. They will explore case studies from global pharmaceutical and healthcare players and work with industry experts to design public health campaigns, develop tele-medicine solutions, or research new treatments.
Skills to Master
Healthcare projects
Experts
Why Engineering?
From the development of clean energy solutions to the construction of smart cities, engineers are pivotal in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. The global push towards sustainable development and smarter infrastructure has led to a projected increase in engineering jobs by 20% over the next decade, highlighting the growing need for innovative problem solvers in this field.
How will fellows explore the world of Engineering?
Fellows will discover the world of Engineering through sustainability & clean technology. They will learn to calculate carbon footprint of their actions and engineer solutions to reduce it. They will present the the technical design & solution in the final showcase.
Skills to Master
Projects
Experts
Fellowship Outcomes
The Odyssey Fellowship prepares students for academic and career challenges, providing impactful, tangible outcomes.
Here are the key achievements each fellow gains:
Create your personal brand
& website
Develop a personalized
roadmap
Receive recommendation
letters
Our students' work
Discover how Odyssey fellows apply their learning through dynamic, real-world projects that
showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise:
Present sustainability solutions for IIM Ahmedabad
Leveraging collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad's administrative staff, students developed a sustainability action plan focused on energy conservation, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.
Skills:
Build the next big feature on the Swiggy app
Students conducted user interviews, gained insights into consumer preferences, and conducted brainstorming sessions. They developed detailed user personas, crafted wireframes, and created interactive prototypes using Figma.
Skills:
Create an investment portfolio to fund your
college experience
Students tackled the practical challenge of planning for the future by creating their own college fund investment strategy. They researched various investment options, analyzed risk factors, and used financial planning tools to maximize potential returns.
Skills:
Help a local business improve its operations
In partnership with Buttercup – a local bakery, students optimized operations by enhancing ingredient usage and improving energy efficiency. They designed solutions to reuse leftover ingredients and installed motion sensors to reduce electricity costs.
Skills:
Hear from the Odyssey Community
After participating in the design programme at Odyssey, I am now considering pursuing it during my undergraduate studies. It’s incredibly enriching to work with like-minded peers who bring diverse perspectives from cities across India.
Hearing first hand from Pramath about his journey starting from his childhood, including his failures, was such a profound learning experience.
Odyssey has made me more open to feedback and ideas from others. I know why working well in a team is so important.
The fellowship has been an eye opening experience for me. At first I thought, Design is about aesthetics and arts, now I know it’s so much more.
These students have not only grasped the concepts but have also dived deep into them, presenting their work with a depth that exceeded my expectations. A lot of credit goes to Odyssey for facilitating such high-quality engagement.
Odyssey has added another dimension to my son's education. To him it is a beautiful journey of exploration. He enrolled at his own will and is thoroughly enjoying it.
Students have discovered new aspects about themselves. It's been a great self-discovery journey. Their listening skills have improved much more than at school. You guys really speak their language and connect so well.
Samarth has been able to use what he has learnt at Odyssey to ace his design project in school. He has picked up Figma from his Odyssey project & used it to design the website for his school portfolio.
The cohort of Odyssey fellowship will run for a period of 40 weeks from Sept’24 to Sept’24.
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