BIG IDEAS to BE AHEAD – CxO Roundtable Conclave

We are thrilled to announce that our founder recently participated in the highly successful event, the talk – BIG IDEAS to BE AHEAD CxO Roundtable Conclave, to scale SMEs and Startups. The session was held in Coimbatore and was moderated by our Founder and Chief Mentor, Mr Shyam Sekar S, who had the honour of […]

Eva Stalin Business School Organizes Roundtable Event on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Turning Dreams into Reality”

Eva Stalin Business School recently hosted a thought-provoking Roundtable event titled “Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Turning Dreams into Reality.” The event brought together prominent industry experts, management students, and aspiring entrepreneurs for an engaging discussion on various aspects of entrepreneurship. The highlight of the event was a captivating talk delivered by Mr. Shyam Sekar S, the […]

Outreach Programme for Startups by Indian Bank

From knowledge platforms, universities and reputed institutions striving to create a startup culture, this time it was the turn of Indian Bank, Chennai that had organized this fabulous outreach program for #startups to fuel their growth. Welcome address was given by Mr Narendra Kumar Sharma – GM MSME, Indian Bank, followed by an opening address […]

Entrepreneurship Mentoring sessions for St. Xavier’s College Kolkata

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata had organized a startup event inviting startups to apply and pitch for their business. To guide the startups with their questions and preparing for their pitch session, they had requested our Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts, Shyam Sekar S, to support their entrepreneurship program. Shyam […]

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Startup Pitch Finals at IIT Madras

IIT Madras’ Entrepreneurship Cell had organized a grand finale for startup pitches that have been shortlisted across qualification rounds. Shyam Sekar S, CEO of Startup Xperts was part of the Jury panel to judge the startup pitch finals at IIT Madras on xxx. There were a total of 16 startups that pitched in the grand […]

Orientation for Mentor Advisory Panel, BYST

Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) had organized a training cum orientation program for the Chairs and Vice Chairs for their Mentor Advisory Panel, across India. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, had conducted this training program online which was attended by numerous Chairman and Vice Chairman of the MAP team from […]

Set your sail with Entrepreneurship

VELS University’s School of Management Studies and Commerce had organized an entrepreneurship program, a talk on the topic ‘Set your sail with Entrepreneurship’ at their college recently. Our founder and Startup Expert Mr Shyam Sekar S had delivered the session to bring out awareness to the students to pursue as another career alternative. He also […]

Talk @ EDII on MSME Business opportunities and Venture Capital fund

To promote entrepreneurship Startup Xperts has been acting as a catalyst for years and continuing its support to EDII-TN (Entrepreneurship Development Innovation Institute-TN) Startup Expert Mr Shyam Sekar S, addressed numerous entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, through an online meeting. The topic of the online session was ‘MSME Business opportunities and Venture Capital fund’. […]

DoBig Forum CxO Technology Meet

Tech CxO Meet was organized by the talk and Tata Tele Business Services to share the challenges, knowledge and insights in today’s technology evolution. The panelists were Technology Heads from various companies and the panel was moderated and chaired by our Founder and Startup Expert Shyam Sekar S. Many interesting and exciting information were shared […]

Sustaining values for lifelong learning

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav (DG Vaishnav) College (reaccredited with A++ Grade by NAAC) had organized the session under the theme ‘Sustaining values for lifelong learning’. They had invited our Founder and Startup Mentor, Shyam Sekar S, to deliver a session to their students on the topic ‘Campus to Entrepreneurship’. Shyam had shared his insights […]

National level technical exhibition INNOVISION 23

Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), Chennai had invited our Founder and Startup Expert, Shyam Sekar S, as a Chief Guest for their National level technical exhibition INNOVISION 23. REC is an autonomous institution and this was their first big initiative of showcasing startups from across various colleges to display their products / services / ideas to […]

Keynote Speaker at NIT, Bhopal on Lean Canvas to Successful Venture

As a Keynote Speaker, our Founder and Startup Expert, Shyam Sekar S, addressed the young and bright minds of NIT Bhopal. It was on the topic ‘Lean Canvas to Successful Venture’ delivered online to 200+ students/edupreneurs, for their Business Plan Competition. The session was very interactive with plenty of questions from many students at the […]

India Social Impact Award to Shyam Sekar

Glad to share that our Founder and Chief Mentor Shyam Sekar has been recognized with ‘India Social Impact Award’ for contribution to society (#entrepreneurship #startup development) to honour inspiring Social workers and Changemakers. Thanks to Hyperedge Media in recognizing 80+ societal contributors across our country #socialimpact #makelifebetter #india

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Judging Business Plan Contest Finals

For their Inter-college Business Plan competition MOP Vaishnav College for Women had invited our Founder and Chief Mentor Shyam to be their Jury for the Pitch Finals. With MOP bagging the first prize, congrats to other winners too, SDNB Vaishnav College, Chennai and Loyola College Congrats to all the Top 10 finalists! Best wishes to […]

Mentor for IIT-Bombay Eureka Junior

IIT Bombay had conducted Eureka Junior, an entrepreneurship initiative for the school students across India. Shyam Sekar S, Chief Mentor and Strategist – Startup Xperts, has been their mentor for both their editions. The focus is more in terms of conditioning their mind to facilitate becoming an entrepreneur down the line. Focus was in BMC […]

4th Edition of CxO Roundtable on Digital Transformation

CxO Roundtable continued with its 4th edition, held recently in Chennai. Shyam Sekar S, our Founder and Chief Mentor chaired/moderated the session which had 10 interesting and enterprising CxOs from different industries, driving #digitalbusinesstransformation in their organizations. Some of the takeaways of this CxO meeting are: With budgets getting squeezed while costs are rising, it […]

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IIT Kharagpur & AIC Startup Workshop

IIT Kharagpur had organized Local Startups Meet in association with Anna University Incubation Center (AIC). Our Founder and Startup Expert Shyam Sekar S, had delivered a workshop titled ‘The path beyond Product Market Fit – The endless journey’. The session was very informative and well appreciated. Startups had interesting takeaways at the end of the […]

CxO Powermeet featured in The New Indian Express

The CXO Powermeet was chaired/moderated by our Founder & Chief Mentor, Shyam Sekar S, on the topic “Shaping Digital Transformation for the SMEs”, organized by Tata Tele Business Services and ‘the talk’, a new media and thought leadership platform. Several CxOs participated in the discussion and shared their insights. This was featured in ‘The New […]

CxO Roundtable on Digital Transformation

CxO Roundtable was held at Hotel Accord Metropolitan in Chennai, organized by the talk, and Tata Tele Business Services. Back to back roundtable sessions were conducted to pick interesting insights, thoughts from various industry experts, CxOs from many companies. The topic was on Digital Transformation, and how can it benefit SMEs. Mr Shyam Sekar S, […]

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Rural Entrepreneurship Support to EDI as Master Trainer

Rural Entrepreneurship is essential for any country’s development. The EDII-TN is planning to conduct Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) to the Enterprise Community Professionals, Nano Entrepreneurs and Staff of Vaazhthu Kattuvom Projects – VKP – World Bank funded Project. As ToT Trainer of Trainers (Master Trainer) our Founder and Chief Mentor, Startup Expert Shyam Sekar S, […]

TechnoSummit 2K22 Seed Your Startup

Satyabama College had organized an event “TECHNOSUMMIT 2K22 SEED YOUR STARTUP”. Our founder and chief mentor, Shyam Sekar S, was invited to Judge this Inter College Startup event. Many prospective #studententrepreneur teams from various colleges pitched with nice ideas; though not unique but interesting to see a larger participation across colleges. Top 6 teams were shortlisted based on […]

Startup Mentoring in pre-seed accelerator program

I am mentoring at a pre-seed accelerator, the Founder Institute, and they have an Early Admissions Deadline this weekend. I think that this three-month startup launch program could really help you build your business. If you apply before the deadline this Sunday, you will have better odds of acceptance and get the Early Entrance Fee. […]

Orientation on Entrepreneurship at Ethiraj College for Women

Ethiraj College for Women had organized a 2-day orientation programs covering key topics that included Entrepreneurship. They had invited our Founder and Startup Expert Shyam Sekar, to share insights on the topic ‘Entrepreneurship – The Big Opportunity’. Shyam, Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts shared many interesting insights and motivating students to explore entrepreneurship when they […]

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How to convert an idea into a Startup

Chettinad Dental College had organized a #startup talk with Startup Xperts Founder Shyam Sekar S to address their students online. Shyam had addressed the audience through the topic ‘How to convert an idea into a startup’? Students pursuing the course are more likely to start off their own business especially dental clinics and they had […]

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Shyam recognised as Top Startup Coach

We are happy to announce that our founder and Startup Expert Shyam Sekar S, has been recognized as one of the Top Startup Coaches by Coach Foundation, USA. Shyam is a startup expert, business growth and digital marketing specialist, helping startups and SMEs to launch, build, scale up revenues profitably. He has coached, mentored, trained 8000+ founders, aspiring […]

Startup Training Program at Karpaga Vinayaga

Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering & Technology was invited Shyam Sekar S, Founder – Startup Xperts to share some strategic insights on “Idea Generation to Business Modelling” in one week short term training program on “Technology Startup’s and Patent Protection Strategies”.

Jury at IIT-Madras Elevate event

Shyam Sekar S, Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts was part of the Jury panel at IIT-Madras Elevate event on February 27, 2022. Hoping to build many #startups inspire those to become #entrepreneurs and to build a stable and sustainable India

Speaker at IMI Delhi for Hult Workshop 2.0

As the second step in the HULT Prize challenge for the session on the Business Model Canvas(BMC) of YOUR IDEAto change the world, Hult Workshop 2.0. IMI New Delhi had invited Mr Shyam Sekar S, Chief Mentor & Strategist – Startup Xperts as the Speaker for the Worksop via Zoom Platform on 17th February, 2022.

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Digital Marketing Fundamentals Class at EDII – TN

Shyam Sekar S, CEO of Startup Xperts, gave a talk on Digital Marketing Fundamentals at Entrepreneurship Development Innovation Institute, EDII – TN.  Startup Expert Shyam quoted, “Happy to be a part this year as well and looking to continue our association in future programs as well!”

Mentoring plays an important role in Startups and SME Business success!

Shyam Sekar S, CEO of Startup Xperts Have been a part of Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) for sometime as Vice Chair and Chairman for Mentor Advisory Panel (Tamil Nadu), which had 200+ mentors on-board.  He was invited  to train the incoming Vice Chair and Chair, for various regions across India, online.  Startup Expert Shyam […]

How to start a startup in these challenging Times

Shyam Sekar S, CEO of Startup Xperts, conducted a webinar on “ How to start a startup in these challenging Times” on 26th May 2021. Participants got more ideas about how to start a business? What are the Challenges they need to overcome and have many more interesting & interactive Q & A sessions.

Indian Achievers Award for Business Leadership 2020-21

CEO of Startup Xperts Shyam Sekar S has been awarded the ‘Indian Achievers Award for Business Leadership 2020-21’, by the Indian Achievers Forum, for achievement and contribution in nation building. Shyam Sekar mentioned, “I would like to share with all humility, to have been awarded the ‘Indian Achievers Award for Business Leadership 2020-21’, by the […]

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‘STARTUP 2021 AND BEYOND’ in SMBConnect’s ’GAME PLAN 2021: VISION 2025’

Mr. Shyam Sekar was one the select authors of the article ‘STARTUP 2021 AND BEYOND’ in SMBConnect’s ’GAME PLAN 2021: VISION 2025’. In his article, he shares how the start-ups and businesses can overcome the challenges if they align themselves with the ‘new normal’ by relooking and planning the business model, operating model, as well […]

BITS Pilani’s Student Run Startup Accelerator

CEO of Startup Xperts Shyam Sekar S  was one the key mentors in Conquest BITS Pilani• BITS Pilani is a Student Run Startup Accelerator. Conquest believes in providing the best resources for our startups, presenting our highly skilled and experienced mentors for Conquest 2020. For expertise in the Strategy sector- #MakeAMark #StartupXperts 

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Startup pitch initiative-Jury for I-India

I-india had invited Mr shyam sekar S, Founder and CEO-Startup Xperts, as a jury member to the startup pitch initiative. Mr. Shyam sekar along with other jury members heard out the pitches from the students of Culverhouse college of Business.Valuable Information such “Reverse Innovation can certainly help a country like India” was presented in the […]

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Webinar on How to start a startup in challenging times

Startup xperts successfully presented a live webinar hosted online on 26 th May ‘21 on the topic How to start a startup in these challenging times for individuals who are aspiring to be successful entrepreneurs.Over 100+ participants were registered and turned up to an eye opening session for most of them. Shyam sekar S, Founder […]

Mentor and Jury for Global Level Entrepreneurial Fest

Mentor and Jury for Global Level Entrepreneurial Fest

The Entrepreneur Development Cell,Salesian college has  organized an big event which is three days Global Level Entrepreneurial Fest named ENSPIRE – Ideate to Innovate from14 May 2021 to 16 May 2021. Mr. Shyam Sekar,Founder and Chief Mentor was invited to be a mentor and jury for this event. The main motive of EDC team is […]

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Webinar on 5 Winning tactics to grow your small business in tough times.

Startup xperts triumphantly conducted a live webinar hosted online on 11 th May ‘21 on the topic 5 Winning tactics to grow your small business in tough times for business owners who are running for their success amidst pandemic. Over 100 participants were registered and it was a successful session indeed. Shyam sekar S, Founder […]

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Guest Speaker at Loyola College

Loyola college organized their flagship event, Epsilon-20, which is an intercollegiate E-summit conducted by EDC (Entrepreneurship Development Cell) on 26th February 2020 at their college campus. They had invited around 400 participants from around the country. Shyam Sekar S, Founder – Startup Xperts was invited to deliver a session on ‘Startup to Scaleup’ to the […]

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Startup Weekend Hackathon – Jury at CEG, Anna University!

Startup Weekend Chennai CEG organized a Hackathon, at the College of Engineering Guindy from February 21-23, 2020. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts was part of the Jury panel for this Final Pitch session. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour entrepreneurial hackathon where ideas are transformed into startups over a weekend. Startup Weekend […]

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2-day Franchising Workshop at Alagappa University!

Franchising Workshop was organized by Alagappa University – Alagappa Institute of Management, Karaikudi on 23rd and 24th of Jan 2020.  This 2 day event was organized by the Management Institute and had the presence of about 16 colleges from various parts of Tamil Nadu. Franchise approach, and acquisition strategy and messaging through digital channels was covered by […]

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Startup Finals Pitch Event at IIT-Madras!

IIT-Madras had shortlisted Startup Finals Pitch event on 19-Jan 2020 at IIT-Madras.  Around 12 teams were shortlisted for the final pitch and it had innovative and interesting initiatives across industries – agri to e-vehicles.  Shyam had been part of such events from IIT-Madras for almost 4-5 years now.  He quoted that some of the initiatives […]

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the talk BIG IDEAS @Coimbatore, 2019

The talk Big Ideas organized the last of 2019 event at Coimbatore, on 18-Dec at Radisson Blue Hotel.  Like the previous events it had many interestingtalks and panel discussions. Startup Xperts was the Knowledge Partner for the talk and had identifiedAward Winners for 3 Emerging SMEs of Coimbatore, 3 Emerging WomenEntrepreneurs of Coimbatore and one […]

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Institutional Linkages in Entrepreneurship Building – M.O.P Vaishnava College

It’s always nice to be at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women sharing thoughts and contributing to their Entrepreneurship drive initiative. This year it was focused in including faculty from various colleges in and around #chennai . Shyam Sekar S, CEO of Startup Xperts had talk on Institutional Linkages in Entrepreneurship building. Happy to be a part this year as well and […]

MYENA - My Andaman Entrepreneurs Awards 2019

MYENA, My Andaman Entrepreneurs Awards 2019

It was wonderful to see a great initiative at Andaman – MYENA, My Andaman Entrepreneurs Awards 2019. Mr. Shyam Sekar S, deliver a keynote on Transforming Businesspersons to Entrepreneurs. Thrilled to see the arrangements incl visible posters in the city. Glad to have the Honourable MP delivering a great talk! This initiative couldn’t have been […]

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IIT Bombay BMC Workshop at NEC Kovilpatti

IIT Bombay organizes Illuminate – National BMC Workshops in about 40+ cities across India, and had organized this Business Model Canvas Workshop at National Engineering College (NEC) Kovilpatti. IIT Bombay had requested Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor @ Startup Xperts, to conduct the 1-day session on Entrepreneurship and Business Model Canvas to the aspiring entrepreneurs at NEC.  […]

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the talk BIG IDEAS @ Bangalore, 2019

The talk BIG IDEAS – for SMEs and Startups event, held yet another successful conference on Saturday, 29-June 2019 @ Hotel Radisson Blu, Bangalore. The event had an estimated 300 delegates in all, with topclass speakers, and exhibitors.  One of the interesting Panel Discussion – MANAGING TECH, TALENT, AND FUND – THE STARTUP STRATEGY was moderated by Shyam Sekar, CEO & Strategist – Startup Xperts, and the panel speakers were […]

NASSCOM CEO Roundtable Meeting - Startup Xperts

NASSCOM CEO Roundtable Meeting

NASSCOM organized the CEO Roundtable meeting at The Hilton Hotel, Chennai on Tue, 30-April 2019.  NASSCOM had invited Mr Shyam Sekar S, Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts to Chair the meet, and act as the Moderator for the day.  The topic that he moderated was ‘Are we strategically and digitally aligned for our business growth?’ The average age of an […]

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Guest Speaker at Nagarathar Chamber of Commerce

Nagarathar Chamber of Commerce had invited Mr Shyam Sekar S, Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts, to deliver a key note on Sunday, 7-April 2019.  Mr Shyam shared insights with all the business owners present during that meet, through the topic ‘Expand your business through Digital Marketing’. Participants appreciated the talk as the session was […]

Startup Initiative for Entreprenuers – kunguma Chimil Magazine

Startup Xperts founder Mr. Shyam Sekar S on #startup #ecosystem, #startupindia initiative, and how one can benefit out of this, was published in the Tamil fortnightly magazine kunguma chimil , The first part was published a week ago, on stands now! The second part was published few days ago, on stands now!

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The Talk event, Hyderabad

In pursuit of creating new India through Technology and Entrepreneurship, the talk has been successfully organizing various events across cities.  The networking and conference at Hyderabad was held at The Westin Hotel.  This event had sessions from key speakers, sharing insights and taking questions from audience.  Startup Xperts has been the Knowledge Partner for the talk for their Hyderabad event too, […]

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B-Plan Contest Talk at Tagore Engineering College

Tagore Engineering College in association with IIT-Madras – The Center for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CSIE) organized a B-Plan Contest on 4 – 5 March 2019.  They had invited Shyam Sekar S, Founder & CEO of Startup Xperts, to deliver a talk on Entrepreneurship and Business Modelling for the aspiring entrepreneurs / students.  The session was very interactive with a lot of thought provoking questions from the audience, showing […]

Startup Workshop for Entrepreneurs at CIPET Chennai

Startup Workshop for Entrepreneurs at CIPET Chennai

Startup Xperts successfully conducted a 5-day workshop for entrepreneurs and aspiring ones, at CIPET, Chennai, under the TEDP (Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program).  This startup boot camp is part of the Central Govt. Initiative under the DST scheme. Shyam Sekar S, Founder & CEO of Startup Xperts coached the participants across various aspects of entrepreneurship, case studies, idea generation […]

Startup Boot Camp / Entrepreneur Workshop

Startup Boot Camp / Entrepreneur Workshop

Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad (SLS-H), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, had invited Startup Xperts to conduct a 1-day Entrepreneurship Workshop.  Their Center for specialization in Business and Innovation, had organized this Startup Boot Camp for the aspiring entrepreneurs. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor – Startup Xperts, conducted this startup boot camp which was very well […]

1-day Startup Boot Camp for Early Stage Startups and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

1-day Startup Boot Camp for Early Stage Startups and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Startup Xperts successfully conducted 1-day Startup Boot Camp to early stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs in Chennai, on Sat, 19-Jan 2019.  Mr Suneel of Mentor Ally, partner of Startup Xperts, organized this startup boot camp. The event also had a session on great Entrepreneurship Insights from Mr Raghuvir Krishnan, Founder, Qualstra Consulting and an informative session on Funding from Mr Chandrashekar, Founder, Anova Corporate Services. Mr Shyam […]

Rotary LEAP Digital Marketer Program Launched - 2019

Rotary LEAP Digital Marketer Program Launched

Startup Xperts and Rotary Club of Chennai Green City RI3232 launched the flagship LEAP Digital Marketer Programme.  This program is aimed to impart the right skills and help expand employment opportunities for those who has interest in the field of digital marketing.  The Digital Marketer program was inaugurated by the District Vocational Services Director Mr Ganesan, the President […]

Startup event – Decoding Startup Funding | mCircle & Startup Xperts

Startup Xperts & mCircle organized a Startup event – Decoding Startup Funding

A – Z of Startup funding at e-Hotel, Chennai on 10th jan 2019. This was to facilitate business owners to become part of startup ecosystem – in building startups and also to invest in the startup community. It started with an Expert Talk by Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor at Startup Xperts.  Shyam unraveled the details as to […]

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The Art of Digital – Digital Marketing for Small Business

The Talk Big Ideas organized this interesting panel discussion as to how small businesses can go digital. Panelists were Shyam Sekar S, Chief Mentor and Strategist, Startup Xperts Mathivanan Rajendran, Theater Artist & Content Factory… Vinodh Chander, Founder – ChuChu TV Get insights as how your SME business can benefit out of digital marketing, how […]

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Digital Marketing Leadership Summit (DMLS) 2018

Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, recognized as Distinguished Digital Leader Digital Marketing Leadership Summit (DMLS) 2018 was held at Chennai. It had various topics in the digital economy, digital marketing for startups and small businesses, future of digital marketing, how should CMOs drive digital transformation initiatives, and others. Mr Shyam […]

Jury for IIT-M LeanHack Startup Event | Startup Xperts

Jury for IIT-M LeanHack Startup Event

IIT-Madras organized the LeanHack Startup event, which had numerous entries for their startup pitch nomination.  Finally on the pitch day, Mr Shyam Sekar S, Chief Mentor and Founder of Startup Xperts, acted as the Judge to evaluate and award the winning startup pitch.  Along with Mr Shyam, Mr Mahesh Ramachandran – Partner and Fund Manager […]

The Talk Big Ideas to scale SMEs and Startups, Chennai

The Talk Big Ideas to scale SMEs and Startups, Chennai

The talk had organized its annual high impact event on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the future of India, in Chennai on 25-Aug, at Feathers Hotel, Chennai. Startup Xperts was the Knowledge Partner and so Startup Xperts had taken up the task of managing the entrepreneur awards selection process.  There were 10 Emerging SME Awards and 3 […]

Entrepreneurship Awareness Program Program

Entrepreneurship Awareness Program/Talk with EDII

EDII has been spearheading entrepreneurship awareness program across various Government Colleges and Mr Shyam Sekar, Senior Mentor, has been requested to address the students on ‘Steps to become an Entrepreneur and how to build Startup’. Mr Shyam has been delivering a series of talks every month starting with Govt. Arts College, Nandanam, followed by Bharathi […]

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Distinguished Digital Leader Award at Digital Marketing Leadership Summit 2018 – DMLS 2018

XIME and Mediabytes had organized a coveted Digital Marketing Leadership Summit on 24-Aug 2018 at XIME facility, SIPCOT Industrial Center, Chennai. The summit’s aim was to bring together MD’s | CEO’s | CMO’s | CXO’s | Content Creators and Marketers | UX / CX Designers | Advertising Heads/Managers | Sales Heads/Managers | Strategy Heads/Managers | […]

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Training Series at EDII on Innovation and Smart Work

EDII had requested Mr Shyam Sekar to deliver a series of orientation session on Adoption of Innovation, for senior professionals – IC and DIC Officers.  This was held at TTDC, Mahabalipuram, about 60 kms from Chennai. It started off with sessions on 29-Aug, 05-Sep and many more planned in the coming weeks.

Webinar for CII – Workplace Innovation and Smartwork

Webinar for CII – Workplace Innovation and Smartwork

CII had organized a webinar for Startup Xperts, CII-Startupreneurs Ecosystem Partner, on Workplace innovation and smart work, on 8-June 2018.  Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and Chief Mentor @ Startup Xperts explained the packed audience about how innovation can be applied in the workplace and about the benefits of smart work! This was extremely well received […]

International Mentoring Summit | Startup Xperts

International Mentoring Summit

Third International Mentoring Summit ‘Empowering Young Grampreneurs to Create Jobs’ took place on the occasion of BYST’s silver jubliee at Anna University, Chennai on Saturday April 29th, 2018.  Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts was the opening plenary speaker along with his award-winning Mentee.  The event had presence of Tamil Nadu […]

Startup Xperts at B2B MCircle event

Startup Xperts @ B2B MCircle event

The B2B MCircle event was held at Crowne Plaza, Chennai on 30th April, 2018. Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and Chief Mentor was invited to be a panel speaker and the panel moderator at the event. The discussion was on the topic ‘Startup and Funding(Incubators, Accelerators & Disruptors)’.

Speaker & Judge @ MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai

Speaker & Judge @ MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai

The Bachelor of Business Administration department of MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai organized an event named ‘Ignite’ Summit’ on  8th and 9th of December, 2017. A specialization course on Entrepreneurship was introduced by this department.  Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and Chief Mentor was invited to be the guest speaker for this event and judge the Business […]

Startup Xperts @SRM University - Aarush

Startup Xperts @SRM University – Aarush

Aaruush is a National Level Techno-­Management Fest which offers an opportunity for the best brains from all over the world to explore and exhibit their talents. Playing host to some of the biggest names in the country such as former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam , former head of Indian Space Research Organization, […]

Plenary Speaker at International Mentoring Summit - Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi

Plenary Speaker at International Mentoring Summit – Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi

BYST’S INTERNATIONAL MENTORING SUMMIT @ THE RASHTRAPATHI BHAVAN, NEW DELHI With an aim to support employability initiatives in the country and encourage youth to take up entrepreneurship, BYST (Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust), a not for profit organization dedicated to empower underprivileged youth, organized India‘s first International Mentoring Summit from the 4-6 April 2017. The event celebrated mentorship […]

Mentor and Judge @ IIT-Madras Startup Expo and Startup Bootcamp

Mentor and Judge @ IIT-Madras Startup Expo and Startup Bootcamp

IIT Madras’ Entrepreneurship Cell organized an E-Summit from April 1 to April 3. The highlight of this summit being the Startup Expo, for which they have invited startups with unique products to display them and pitch to the judges.E-Cell of IIT-Madras invited Mr Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor @ Startup Xperts Business Consulting, […]

Digital Marketing Partner for Small Enterprise Business Awards 2016 (SEBA2016)

SEBA Awards Ceremony – Jury and Digital Marketing Partner

Startup Xperts was the Digital Marketing Partner for the first edition of Small Enterprise Business Awards, organized by Aspire Media, supported by NDTV Profit/Prime, KPMG and others. This initiative was launched to recognize startups and small businesses and recognize their performance. Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor @ Startup Xperts, was also one […]

Big Ideas to scale for Startups and SMEs – the talk

Big Ideas to scale for Startups and SMEs – the talk

Startup Xperts was the outreach partner for ‘the talk’ initiative, as they organized ‘Big Ideas to Scale for Startups and SMEs’ at ‘The Feathers Hotel’, Chennai, on 25-Feb 2017. Mr Shyam Sekar, Founder and CEO – Startup Xperts, was the moderator for one of the most interesting topic on ‘Funding your Growth Strategy’. He was […]

Speaker & Judge @ MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai

Speaker and Judge @ MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Feb-Mar 2017

Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor, Startup Xperts, was a key speaker on the occasion of the MOP Vaishnav College’s Silver Jubilee Edition of ICCCMIT 2017. This was their third International Conference on Communication, Computing, and Information Technology and held on 3-4 Feb 2017. He also was the judge for their social program […]

Venture Pitch startup event at Rajalakshmi Institutions

Venture Pitch startup event at Rajalakshmi Institutions

Rajalakshmi Institutions had organized a startup event by name Venture-Pitch. This event drew students who aspire to become entrepreneurs, from across many colleges in Chennai. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor at Startup Xperts was invited to be their Chief Guest and Judge for this event. This was held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Tandalam, […]

Digital Marketing Partner for Small Enterprise Business Awards 2016 (SEBA2016)

Startup Xperts is the Digital Marketing Partner for Small Enterprise Business Awards 2016 (SEBA2016)

Digital Marketing Partner for Small Enterprise Business Awards 2016 (SEBA2016) Startup Xperts has been signed up to be the Digital Marketing Partner for the upcoming Small Enterprise Business Awards 2016 (SEBA 2016) being held in Bangalore. SEBA 2016 recognizes and awards SMEs and Startups who have made an outstanding business achievement in their respective industry. […]

Jury for Cimathon Pitch Fest, by DHI Labs Germany

Jury for Cimathon Pitch Fest, by DHI Labs Germany

DHI Labs team from Germany and also the German Government’s representative involved in Climate change and technologies, had organized Cimathon, a pitch event aimed at clean energy solutions. This event was held on Friday, 28 – Oct 2016 at Anna University, Guindy and Dr Ravi Kumar of CED, College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, had provided […]

IIT Madras - Startup Xperts

Startup Xperts at the Open Networking Session @ IIT-M Research Park

Startups Talk, Faad and A.R.M.S came together to organize a startup event at the IIT-Madras Research Park. They had previously organized similar events in Delhi/NCR. This was aimed at budding entrepreneurs to have a better understanding into the startup world and also to network.This was called as the ‘Open Networking Session’, organized on the 17th […]

Startup Xperts @SRM University - Aarush

Startup Xperts @ SRM University

SRM School of Management headed by Dr.Jayashree Suresh organized the second edition of Commencia 2016 at their SRM University campus premises in Chennai between the 4th and 7th of April 2016.Commencia 2016 is an entrepreneurship carnival that provides a platform for talented entrepreneurs to showcase their products and business acumen. They seek to accelerate their entry into the […]

IIT Madras - Startup Xperts

Startup Xperts invited as mentor and speaker, at IIT-M Startup Expo

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) organized ‘Startup Expo’, the first big event managed by their E-cell (Entrepreneurship cell) during 2-3 April 2016 at their campus. Startups showcased their products and ideas, and demonstrated in their booths/stalls. Shyam Sekar, Founder and Chief Mentor was invited to take part on two separate events of this Startup […]

Success of startups linked to congenial ecosystem

26 Feb 2016, THE HINDU, Visakhapatnam, India Though startups have a bright future, the high failure rate is attributed to absence of a congenial ecosystem, says noted consultant on startups S. Shyam Sekar. A product of Harvard Business School with rich experience in marketing in LG and other companies, Mr. Sekar, now chief mentor and […]

SMEs are crucial for economy: APCCIF

24 Feb 2016, Deccan Chronicle, Visakhapatnam, India Andhra Pradesh Chambers of commerce and Industry Federation (APCCIF) vice-president G.Sambasiva Rao observed that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were at the forefront of innovation, job creation and the overall economy. They were striving hard to improve business efficiency, but were getting bogged down by the challenges of […]

‘Digital Marketing’ New Age Mantra for SMEs

25 Feb 2016, THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS, Visakhapatnam, India VISAKHAPATNAM: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should focus on creating their brand identity and uniqueness that can differentiate them from others to showcase in the market, said Shyam Sekar S, founder and chief mentor at Startup Xperts which is advocating digital marketing. He emphasised the need […]

Focus on branding, startups told

24 Feb 2016, THE HINDU, Visakhapatnam, India Mentor and advisor to SMB Connect S. Shyam Sekar on Wednesday underlined the importance of branding and marketing as the key driver for the success of startups and SMEs. At an interactive session conducted by the Andhra Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (ACCIF), he said there was […]

Startup Xperts organizes SMB Connect conferences in Bangalore, Cochin, Coimbatore, Madurai, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam

Feb 2015 Startup Xperts was requested to coordinate, anchor, specific events in South India. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor at Startup Xperts Business Consulting Pvt. Ltd. has been acting as a mentor and advisor for Delhi based SMB Connect initiative from Redefine Marcom. Shyam quoted, “This is their third edition of Start Manage […]