Mahindra University’s E-summit Offers Unique Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Hyderabad : With more people began turning to entrepreneurship, a career path that is unorthodox, undefined, and more adventurous than standard occupations, as investor trust in the startup ecosystem and fresh channels of innovation increased. Such a change in the system necessitates the assistance of industry experts to guide new entrants and assist them in making better judgements. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell of Mahindra École Centrale, hosted two-day event on innovation and entrepreneurship for budding business owners with the knowledge and practical experience.
The event brought together some of the most innovative minds, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the world to discuss and share their insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth. By enabling inexperienced people to assess and put ideas into action, the student-driven cell aimed to encourage an intellectual and entrepreneurial attitude to follow an entrepreneurial path. Showcasing a verbalizer series by esteemed business leaders, dynamic roundtable discussions, exciting competitions, and an incredible startup showcase.
The event featured a series of interactive panel discussions, keynotes, and workshops on a wide range of topics, including funding and investment strategies, emerging trends in technology, and the impact of innovation on society. The goal of business ideation was to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in prospective leaders and business owners. The individuals presented unique responses to societal problems. An expert jury comprising of Ravi Teja Gupta, Niranjan Agarwal, Ravi Devulapally and Nidarshana Saikia Das assessed the best idea based on several criteria and rewards. The panel discussion followed by Start-up Expo provided value, insight, and entertainment for the audience who was going to enter the industry world.
Prof. Rajkumar Phatate, Professor & HOD, Head-Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, “As an academic institution dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Mahindra University believes in providing its students with the tools and resources to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. The annual e-summit is a crucial platform that allows our students to interact with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and explore new avenues of innovation. By bringing together the brightest minds in the field, we hope to inspire a culture of entrepreneurship and empower the next generation of leaders to create a brighter future for all.”
Esteemed speakers included Ajit Rangnekar, Revathi Ro, and Shark Tank contestants like Ravi & Anuja Kabra and Nikhil Gunda congregated at one place to offer students insights into the business world. Potential student-run businesses displayed their products and methods for identifying problems and developing solutions to receive meaningful feedback. The event was supported by PVR Laws, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank. The e-summit was a testament to Mahindra University’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation cell’s dedication to providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn, connect and grow. The success of the e-summit has set the stage for future events that will continue to inspire and promote entrepreneurship and innovation.