GUEST LECTURE ON Startup: ZERO TO TEN

Date and Time of Event: 14/9/24, 2PM to 4PM

Name of Speaker: Mr. Rohit Thakur, Incubation Manager at IIT, Hyderabad

Name of Faculty In-Charge:  Prof. Aarti Karandikar, Prof. S. C.Tirpude

Introduction to the Speaker:

Mr. Rohit Thakur is the Incubation Manager at the Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) at IIT Hyderabad. In this role, he focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in the healthcare sector. He plays a key role in mentoring startups, guiding them through the incubation process, and providing strategic support for early-stage businesses. With a background in both technology and entrepreneurship, he has contributed to building a strong ecosystem for startups at IIT Hyderabad.

Event Summary:

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) organized a Guest Lecture on tStartup: ZERO TO TEN for the III semester students on 14th September 2024, from 2PM to 4PM. Conducted by Mr. Rohit Thakur, the esteemed Incubation Manager at IIT Hyderabad who offered a deep dive into the exhilarating journey of taking a startup from a mere idea to its first milestones of success.

With his wealth of experience in mentoring budding entrepreneurs, Mr. Thakur eloquently shared insights into the critical stages of startup growth—right from identifying a market need to product development, acquiring initial funding, and navigating the complex path to securing the first ten customers. His narrative was filled with rich, real-world examples, painting a vivid picture of the highs and lows that define the startup ecosystem. The session was marked by lively discussions, as Mr. Thakur engaged students in conversations about the challenges that tech-driven startups, especially in the realm of data science, encounter. He emphasized the importance of grit, adaptability, and relentless innovation in the face of adversity, leaving the students with powerful lessons on resilience and vision. The lecture not only equipped students with practical knowledge but also ignited a spark of entrepreneurial curiosity, inspiring them to imagine and pursue their own journeys from concept to reality. It was a session filled with wisdom, motivation, and a profound sense of possibility.