It was a wonderful panel discussion with moderator Vidur Pratap Bansa at #Innoventure2024 Nmims Chandigarh and co-panelist Shiven Tandon, Deepika Bahri, CA Sahil Makkar, and Puran Singh. It was overall a well managed event. My sincere thanks 🙏 to Dr. Deepa Guleria for the invitation to TiE Chandigarh and engaging audience of Nmims Chandigarh.
It was great listening to:
Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT, Chandigarh
Mr. Amrish Patel, President SVKM and Chancellor SVKM’s NMIMS
Mr. Ramesh B. Vice Chancellor NMIMS
Mr. Jagdish B. Parikh Trustee, SVKM’s
Prof.(Dr.) Jaskiran Kaur, Campus Director Nmims Chandigarh
for sharing valuable insights.
The questions posed during the panel discussion were relevant and thought-provoking, leading to the realization that in the dynamic world of startups, the most significant obstacle often lies not in external factors, but within the mindset of the entrepreneurs themselves. While securing funding is undoubtedly important, it is equally essential to acknowledge that, with the right mindset, challenges can be transformed into opportunities.
Instead of perceiving funding as the primary hurdle, let us shift our focus toward cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. This mindset thrives on innovation, resilience, and adaptability—indispensable qualities on the journey of building a startup.
Initiatives such as TiE Chandigarh‘s programs are prime examples of the synergy between government bodies, private institutions, and industry leaders. Through collaborative efforts with educational institutions, these programs create conducive environments for innovation to thrive.
How do you perceive the correlation between mindset and funding in the startup ecosystem? I encourage you to share your insights and experiences.
Together, let us inspire and empower the next generation of trailblazers.
