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Overview
The roundtable serves as a collaborative platform for discussing the future of entrepreneurship in India. It highlights emerging trends such as AI integration, startup sustainability, founder branding, and innovation-driven growth. Through expert-led conversations and cross-sector participation, the event aims to inspire future entrepreneurs while strengthening the startup ecosystem through mentorship, policy awareness, and strategic networking. The session also introduces participants to incubation opportunities, government-backed startup initiatives, and entrepreneurial learning pathways under the New Age Entrepreneurs Certified Program.
Key Takeaways
1.Understanding the changing definition of entrepreneurship in the post-pandemic and AI-powered world.
2.Insights into how AI and technology can become strategic enablers instead of distractions.
3.Learning the balance between fundraising ambitions and sustainable business growth.
4.Exploring the importance of personal branding alongside building scalable businesses.
5.Awareness about government startup schemes, incubation support, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
6.Networking opportunities with founders, mentors, policymakers, and startup ecosystem leaders.
7.Exposure to practical entrepreneurial strategies through expert-led thematic discussions.
Event Agenda
Opening Session
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Welcome & Context Setting
Introduction to the roundtable format and participant introductions.
10:40 AM – 10:45 AM
Program Introduction: New Age Entrepreneurs Certified Program
Overview of the 3-month foundational entrepreneurship program.
Thematic Discussions
10:45 AM – 10:55 AM
Topic 1: The Evolving Definition of Entrepreneurship
10:55 AM – 11:05 AM
Topic 2: Technology & AI as Enablers — or Distractions?
11:05 AM – 11:15 AM
Topic 3: Funding vs. Sustainability Mindset
11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Topic 4: Building a Personal Brand vs. Building a Business
Interactive Session
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
Open Dialogue & Cross-Table Exchange
Open discussions, startup ecosystem insights, and policy interventions.
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM
Key Takeaways & Action Points
Summary of actionable insights and future opportunities.
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Group Photograph
Vote of thanks followed by networking tea/coffee session.
Why Sharda LaunchPad?
Powering youth entrepreneurial dreams through
Full Access to Top-of-the-Line Resources
Including cloud computing and storage credits, developer platforms, and payroll software in addition to drop-in office space and legal advice.
COE and Industry Exposure
A network of more than 150 corporates to exchange expertise and experiences, speeding up the learning curve.
Global Networking Opportunities
To mingle with great minds across the globe by cohabitating and sharing ideas worth spreading through Inter-University Incubation Approach.
Financial Support
Providing funds of upto INR 40Lac to budding entrepreneurs, letting them focus on the development of their ideas without other worries.
Expert Industry Mentors
Opportunity to be Guided by 1200+ Global Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from leading corporates.