Seminar on Tech Start-up: From Idea to Growth

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Report on “Seminar on Tech Start-up: From Idea to Growth

Introduction:

On 27th May 2025, a dynamic and insightful session was organized in the Pharmacy Auditorium featuring Mr. Harsh Gupta, a renowned entrepreneur and start-up mentor. The session commenced at 9:30 AM and concluded at 12:00 PM, focusing on the highly relevant and inspiring theme of "Tech Start-up: From Idea to Growth."

 Date: 27th May 2025
 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 Venue: Pharmacy Auditorium

 Attendees: I Year CS/IT Students
 Topic: Tech Start-up: From Idea to Growth

 Key Highlights:

·  Understanding Start-ups:
Mr. Gupta explained the foundational concepts of launching a tech-based start-up, beginning with identifying problems worth solving and turning ideas into viable products.

·  Project Idea:
He emphasized the importance of innovative thinking, market research, and understanding customer pain points while selecting a project idea.

·  Steps to Build a Start-up:

o   Finding the right co-founders and team

o   Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

o   Getting initial feedback

o   Iterating based on user input

o   Funding options and scaling strategies

·  Growth and Sustainability:
Insights were shared on how to grow a start-up sustainably, focusing on customer retention, branding, and team management.

 Interaction & Q/A:

The session concluded with an interactive Question & Answer segment, where:

·  Team members and the audience actively engaged with the speaker.

·  Questions related to funding, team building, pitching to investors, and scaling ideas were discussed.

·  Mr. Gupta provided practical and motivational answers, encouraging students to take action on their ideas.

 Acknowledgment & Gratitude:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the college management of Swami Vivekanand College of Engineering, Indore, for their continuous support in organizing this lecture. We also thank the faculty members and resource persons for their valuable guidance and efforts in making this lecture a great success.

Conclusion:

The session was highly impactful, especially for students aspiring to venture into entrepreneurship. It provided a clear roadmap for launching and growing a tech start-up and inspired many attendees to start thinking innovatively.

The organizing team extends sincere thanks to Mr. Harsh Gupta for his valuable time and guidance.