FLAME University, Pune, to Host “High Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation” Conference on February 18th 2020

February 13th 2020, Pune: FLAME University, the pioneers of liberal education in India, is set to host the “High Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation” conference on Tuesday, February 18th 2020, from 01:00 PM to 06:30 PM at its Lavale campus, Pune.

The day-long conference will be accompanied by the official launch of the “Postgraduate Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation”, backed by The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (FCEI) at FLAME University. The postgraduate program is aimed at aiding people with an entrepreneurial mindset who are seeking opportunities and platforms to launch new business ventures.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Darshan Doshi, Director, FLAME Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, said, “Just as the African proverb – It takes a whole village to raise a child – we believe, it takes an ‘Entrepreneurial Village’ to raise a successful start-up. Through the means of this program, we hope to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, which will act as the basis for an excellent future of students, professionals, and investors.”

The curriculum of this technology-oriented program has been designed by industry practitioners, renowned faculty, and innovation experts who intend to provide exposure to aspirants in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augment Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics. On completion of the program, the students will be equipped with the desired skills, knowledge, and competency to start and lead a new venture.
The essence of the conference is the unification of innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, investors, and industry experts from not only India but world-over. The conference is to be participated by renowned practicing entrepreneurs in the fields of IT, F&B, Healthcare, and Education to share their points of view on subjects such as start-up pitches, investments, entrepreneurship, and building unicorns.

The panelists and speakers at the conference will include Dr. Dishan Kamdar – Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University, Dr. Aravind Chinchure – Chief Mentor, FLAME University, Mr. Prasanna Krishnamoorthy – Founder, Upekkha, Mr. Sashi Chimala – Entrepreneur, Mr. Ravi Nigam – Founder, Tasty Bite, Mr. Darshan Doshi – Director, FLAME Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Ms. Sonia Agarwal Konjeti – Founder, PULA Pune Ladies, Mr. Abhijit Gupta – Founder, Praxify, Mr. Sachin Oswal – Independent Investor, Mr. Gireendra Kasmalkar – General Partner of Alacrity India, Mr. Vishwas Mahajan – Founder, Whizible, Dr. Bharat Damani – Chair-Entrepreneurship, FLAME University, Mr. Advait Kurlekar – Founder, Upohan, Ms. Ashwini Deshpande – Founder, Elephant Design, Dr. Amarpreet S Ghura – Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, FLAME University, Dr. Dwarika P Uniyal – Dean, Faculty of Business, FLAME University, and Mr. Vineet Patni – Independent Investor.

The conference is likely to commence with an opening address by Dr. Dishan Kamdar, followed by Keynote Address on “Building a Unicorn from Pune.” The next in the line would be a panel discussion on “Creating High Impact Entrepreneurs”, after which, the launch of the “Postgraduate Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation” is slated to be held. The second half of the conference day will witness an address on “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through PULA Community” and “Start-up Pitches”, a panel discussion on “Investing in High Impact Start-ups” and “Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Campus”, and lastly, a closing note by Dr. Dwarika Uniyal.

Talking about the conference, Dr. Dwarika P Uniyal, said, “High Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation conference, which aims at supporting and guiding aspiring entrepreneurs and their business ideas, is the need of the hour, in my opinion. It is all about identifying the market needs and achieving change through methodical execution, for which communication and exchange of ideas are important. This conference would be attended by industry experts, budding entrepreneurs, and students. FLAME University hopes to provide the right platform for presenting ideas and concerns, and seeking solutions, among the attendants and speakers through the means of various interactive sessions.”

Overall, the day-long conference will lay emphasis on the much-needed area of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education.