The Entrepreneurial Development Cell of Vellalar Arts and Science College for Women recently organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on the theme “Startup Journey: From Idea to Impact”. The event aimed to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among students by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to transform creative ideas into impactful ventures.
The highlight of the programme was the presence of Mr. Karthi Easwaramoorthi, CEO of Kanavu, as the Chief Guest. With his rich experience in building ventures that empower rural communities, Mr. Karthi shared valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey—covering everything from identifying an idea to scaling it into a sustainable and impactful business.
Speaking to the students, he emphasized the importance of:
- Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
- Validating ideas before execution
- Building a strong network of mentors and collaborators
- Staying resilient in the face of challenges
Programme Objective
The primary objective was to encourage students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path, nurturing creativity and innovation through exposure to real-life startup experiences.
Programme Outcome
The session enabled students to:
- Acquire practical entrepreneurial skills
- Cultivate an innovation-driven mindset
- Build networks with like-minded peers and industry experts
- Gain confidence to take their startup ideas forward
The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where students actively interacted with Mr. Karthi, seeking guidance on their own entrepreneurial aspirations. His journey and success story served as a strong motivation for the budding innovators to turn their dreams into reality.
The Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at Vellalar Arts and Science College for Women was not just an event—it was a spark to ignite the next generation of changemakers.