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A panel discussion titled “Survival to Scale-Up: Real Stories from Local Entrepreneurs” will bring together accomplished industry leaders to share their real-life entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the transition from humble beginnings to scaling successful ventures. Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, will participate in the discussion alongside Mr. Deepak Kashyap of MAS Callnet, Mr. Bandhul Bansal, Entrepreneur and Author, and Mr. Parminder Singh Sethi of Dell Technologies, bringing diverse perspectives from across industries.

The session aims to provide practical insights, lived experiences, and actionable lessons for entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. The virtual event will be held on 25th July 2025, starting 4:00 PM onwards, and will be hosted on The Talk Forum.

We are pleased to share that our Founder and Chief Mentor, Mr. Shyam Sekar, will be a mentor for Eureka! 2025, Asia’s largest Business Model Competition, organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Bombay.

Eureka! 2025 brings together aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country, offering access to industry mentorship, prizes worth over INR 2 crore+, and an opportunity to win a sponsored trip to the United States, providing valuable global exposure.

The competition continues to serve as a premier platform for innovators to refine their business models, gain expert guidance, and scale their ideas.

The “Lean Startup & MVP Essentials” workshop was conducted to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable products efficiently and strategically. The session focused on key aspects of the lean startup methodology, including idea validation, risk minimization, and building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

The workshop was led by Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, who shared practical insights, expert tips, and real-life examples to guide participants through the essential steps of launching a successful startup.

The session took place on 14 July 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at SJTG07, VIT Vellore. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and gain actionable knowledge to implement their startup ideas effectively.

The workshop reinforced the importance of structured planning, experimentation, and mentorship in building scalable and impactful startups.

The CXO Roundtable convened top leaders from various industries to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of the time: energy efficiency in industrial operations. The event provided a platform for powerful conversations aimed at driving sustainable change across sectors.

The session was chaired and moderated by Shyam Sekar S, Founder and CEO of Startup Xperts, focusing on the theme: “Powering Possibilities: Energy Efficiency Strategies in Industrial Operations.” Leaders from manufacturing, technology, and other industries shared unique perspectives, united by the urgency to act and the critical role of leadership in driving sustainability.

Key takeaways from the roundtable included:

• Vision must come from the top — leadership drives impact.
• Board priorities and management commitment need alignment.
• Awareness of energy challenges must improve across all levels.
• Investments in energy efficiency should be intentional and strategic.
• Energy efficiency is not just about cost savings but also environmental protection.
• Sustainability efforts are strategic, not transactional.
• Collaborations and partnerships can amplify results.
• Even small actions can create significant outcomes.

The roundtable highlighted how many organisations are now integrating energy goals into their KPIs, making sustainability a core component of performance measurement.

The event was organised by Talk and hosted by ELGI Equipments Limited, global leaders in air compressors, at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.

The session reinforced the importance of leadership, collaboration, and actionable strategies in promoting energy-efficient practices across industries.

A specialised online workshop on the Business Model Canvas was conducted to help startups design, analyse, and strengthen their business frameworks. The session focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge to build effective and scalable business strategies.

The workshop was led by Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, and covered key aspects of designing, evaluating, and innovating business models using the Business Model Canvas approach.

The session was held on 20 May 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, in an online format. It was organised by the Faculty of Management Studies, under the banner of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Gopal Narayan Singh University.

The workshop provided participants with valuable insights aimed at sharpening their entrepreneurial mindset and strengthening their understanding of structured business planning.