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Eureka! 2026 is now LIVE, presenting Asia’s largest startup launchpad and creating opportunities for ambitious founders to transform their ideas into investment-ready ventures.

As part of this exciting journey, Shyam Sekar S., Founder of Startup Xperts, is contributing as a Startup Mentor, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs with guidance and insights.

With fundraising opportunities, expert mentorship, investor and incubation access, and sponsored opportunities to represent India in the USA and Dubai, Eureka! 2026 offers a strong platform for founders looking to take their startups forward.

The Customer Boardroom at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, brought together perspectives from leaders representing Tata Consumer Products, Diageo India, ITC, and Orkla India. Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder & CEO of Startup Xperts, moderated an engaging panel discussion that explored what truly made a machinery partner valuable beyond technology, specifications, and price.

The conversation went beyond packaging machinery and focused on key aspects such as trust, responsiveness, understanding customer needs, proactive innovation, and long-term reliability.

The discussion also examined how AI, automation, sustainability, and digitalisation were reshaping expectations from machinery manufacturers and what Indian companies needed to do to become preferred global partners.

A key takeaway from the session was that while winning an order was important, becoming a trusted partner for the long term represented the real measure of success.

The session saw active participation from an audience of entrepreneurs, who contributed thoughtful perspectives, challenged ideas, and connected the discussion to their own business experiences.

Appreciation was extended to the panelists, IPMMI, and The Talk for organising the event and creating an opportunity for meaningful industry dialogue.

At the Print & Packaging industry event organised by The Talk in Bengaluru, our Founder & CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, moderated an engaging opening session with Mr. Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan, MD & CEO, TTK Prestige, on the theme “Leadership in the Age of AI.”

The conversation explored how the impact of AI extends far beyond technology, focusing on the role of leadership, organisational culture, and innovation in driving meaningful transformation. The discussion also covered how leaders need to evolve before organisations can change, how entrepreneurs can build businesses that grow beyond themselves, and how Indian manufacturing can strengthen its global competitiveness.

A key takeaway from the conversation was that technology can make an organisation smarter, but people, culture, and leadership are essential to making it better.

The session witnessed active audience participation, with the discussion connecting strongly with attendees and encouraging meaningful perspectives on leadership and transformation.

Appreciation was extended to Mr. Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan for the open and insightful conversation and to The Talk for the opportunity to moderate the session. The interaction highlighted how meaningful conversations can encourage leaders to look beyond immediate answers and ask better questions about the future.

At the Student Induction Program held at CIPET, Chennai, our Founder & CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, conducted motivational and career guidance sessions, sharing practical insights, personal experiences, and valuable life lessons with newly admitted students over two engaging days.

The sessions focused on helping students build a strong foundation for their academic and professional journeys. Topics included goal setting, self-belief, confident communication, overcoming fear, creative visualization, discipline, healthy habits, and perseverance.

What stood out was the enthusiasm, curiosity, and eagerness to learn displayed by the students. Through interactive discussions and real-life experiences, the sessions encouraged students to embrace challenges with confidence and develop a positive mindset as they embarked on their college journey.

Appreciation was extended to the CIPET, Chennai team for their warm hospitality and for providing the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful initiative. Best wishes were conveyed to all the students for a successful academic journey and a future filled with learning, growth, and achievement.

Our Founder & CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar S, moderated the second CXO Roundtable in the DBS BusinessClass EXIM Connect series, held in Pune, following the successful inaugural session in Chennai. The roundtable brought together accomplished business leaders from diverse industries to exchange perspectives on the evolving global trade landscape.

The discussions went beyond market expansion and product growth, focusing on the importance of building trust, remaining resilient during uncertainty, adapting to change, and creating long-term value for customers worldwide.

The session highlighted India’s significant opportunity to strengthen its position in global trade, while reinforcing that long-term success would depend on businesses continuing to innovate, collaborate, and remain future-ready.

The exchange of ideas and experiences from industry leaders made the discussion both insightful and meaningful. Appreciation was extended to DBS Bank and The Talk for bringing together an accomplished group of leaders and for the opportunity to facilitate another engaging CXO dialogue.