Hyderabad: National Level Startup Summit – Startpedia kicks off today at IPE, Shamirpet Campus
The 10th edition of Startupedia, a prestigious national-level startup summit, kicked off at IPE, Shamirpet Campus on February 28, 2024, celebrating a decade of entrepreneurial excellence. The inaugural ceremony featured esteemed dignitaries, including Director Prof. S Sreenivasa Murthy, Dean Prof. V Srikanth, chief guest Mr. Shree Ram Iyer from HINS, a venture capitalist, and Mr. Sandeep Reddy, Zonal Head of ICICI setting a vibrant tone for the event.
Director Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy and Dean Academics Prof. V Srikanth emphasized the impactful role of Startupedia in fostering innovation and economic progress, while Mr. Shree Ram Iyer and Mr. Sandeep Reddy emphasized the critical role of startups in driving economic growth and innovation.
The day included engaging discussions and panels on topics such as policy advocacy, social entrepreneurship, geopolitics, and innovation, and understanding investor mindsets. A mentorship discussion on crafting compelling pitches for fundraising success, led by Mr. Ravi Warnier, highlighted diverse perspectives.
The event affirmed Startupedia’s status as a premier platform for nurturing and celebrating entrepreneurial talent in the country. The focus for the second day, February 29, 2024, will shift to presenting business ideas and startup concepts from business schools nationwide besides mentorship sessions, and panel discussions covering various topics of entrepreneurship.
