An offline workplace simulation where youth master in-demand soft skills and AI tools

9/10 professionals follow ChatGPT’s lead,
Startups want the one who does what AI cannot

Join our placement-linked workplace simulation to master 7 in-demand skills like jugaad, emotional intelligence, and storytelling

While AI can automate specific tasks, it cannot replicate the uniquely human capabilities central to complex decision-making and creative problem-solving.

Sam Altman

CEO of OpenAI

As AI becomes more sophisticated, the premium will be on the human qualities - creativity, empathy, and judgment - that only people bring to the table.

Satya Nadella

CEO of Microsoft

Activate Your

Natural Intelligence

for Success in the Age of AI

The world of work has evolved, and so have the required qualifications. What took years to learn in college, AI can do in minutes. But it struggles with discovering hidden insights, creativity, and solving problems with incomplete information. This is where you can excel.

The Smart Fellowship is a roleplay-based workplace simulation where young professionals across domains and roles train their brains to tackle scenarios that AI or humans with only technical / academic skills cannot.

Successfully

Transformed

Thousands of

Careers

Formerly X Billion Skills Lab, The Smart Fellowship has been enhancing employability of youth since 2017

50,000+

Smart Fellows trained across India

85%

Placement preference for Smart Fellows

1,000+

Professionals researched to build curriculum

50+

Hiring partners and institutes

Backed by Industry Leaders & Partners

Dr. Pavan Mamidi

Director - Ashoka University’s Centre for Social & Behaviour Change

Nikhil Velpanur

Head of Web3 & Joint Innovation Centre - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Annurag Batra

Chairman & Editor-in-chief - BW Businessworld Media Group

Manish Chhajed

Founder - Sweat Equity Partners India

Workplace Simulation: 90% Action + 10% Gyaan

Master in-demand soft skills through roleplay

Before playing a high stakes match in today’s competitive job world, why not do some net practice? Here, you "work" for imaginary companies in an office-like setup in your city, tackle 50+ scenarios, and learn through structured guidance.

Deliver high quality AI-proof outcomes at work

Real professionals roleplay as CEOs of imaginary companies and are your trainers. You and your batchmates form the core team: doing jugaad to solve problems, building innovative ideas, and communicating with tricky clients/vendors while learning to perform beyond AI’s capabilities.

Master Smart Cuts® to conquer any challenge

We researched 1000+ professionals to uncover the secret formulas behind their success. Smart Cuts® are memorable mental frameworks derived from their wisdom, designed to guide you in any situation.

Network and learn with real industry leaders

Engage in curated experiences like networking parties with CEOs or coffee chats with innovators and techies. These exposures give you wisdom to innovate, make great conversations and build your professional brand.

Gain a competitive edge to build your career

We build your unique Workplace Smartness Profile, and also produce your 90-second elevator resume video for 100+ Founders in our pool to see your human side. This gives you an edge over conventional candidates with just degrees and technical skills to show.

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