Startup Conclave 2025 at MET – Igniting Entrepreneurial Excellence!
2025-04-03
MET Institute of PGDM, in collaboration with Startupholic Catalyst and Enqube Collaborations,
successfully organized
‘Startup Conclave 2025’ on 1st March 2025 —a dynamic platform that brought together visionary
entrepreneurs, industry
experts, and aspiring startup enthusiasts.
The event commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing wisdom and new beginnings, in
the
esteemed presence of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee, MET, CA. Dr. Das Shyamsundar, Director, MET
PGDM,
distinguished guests, faculty members, and students. The inaugural session featured the felicitation of the Guest
of
Honour, Mr. Nirav Mehta, Founder, Leap Venture Group, followed by an engaging keynote address on the future
of
startups.
Panel Discussion – Insights from Industry Stalwarts
A major highlight of the conclave was the power-packed panel discussion, featuring an eminent panel of
industry
leaders:
- Mr. B.R. Venkatesh, Director, Symbiosis Advertising
- Dr. Cyril Kadam, Founder & Chief Health Mentor, Genesis Positive Health
- Mr. Sudip Mondal, Founder, Startupholic Catalyst
- Mr. Devesh Chawla, Founder, Chatur Ideas
- Mr. Narendra Mairpady, Former CMD, IOB & Advisor at ENQUBE Collaborations
- Mr. Chetan Padwal, Founder, Physiment Pharmaceutical
- Mr. Devendra Dhole, Founder & Director, Liionergy LLP
- Ms. Sreerupa Sengupta, Co-founder & Managing Partner, CHROmosome Consulting & IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Mr. Manoj Ajmera, Investment Banker
- Mr. Rohan Singh, Partner, Fox Mandal
Led by Mr. Devesh Chawla, the discussion delved into critical startup skills, market strategies,
challenges,
opportunities, and the roadmap for the next five years. The insightful conversation provided MET students
with
valuable perspectives on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
Business Plan Competition – Showcasing Future Entrepreneurs
As part of the conclave, MET Institute of PGDM also hosted an exciting Business Plan Competition,
where talented
student teams presented innovative and sustainable business ideas before a distinguished jury of industry experts:
- CA Parimal Sheth
- CA Manoj Ajmera
- Mr. Sudip Mondal
- Mr. Prasant Kulkarni
- Mr. Rajesh Balduwa
- Mr. Mak Landge
- Mr. Kamal Patle
- Mr. Kayur Chheda
The competition provided an excellent opportunity for students to receive valuable industry feedback while
sharpening their entrepreneurial acumen.
Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
The Startup Conclave 2025 concluded with the felicitation of winners, acknowledging their outstanding
efforts in the
Business Plan Competition. The event ended on a high note with the gracious presence of Chief Guest, Mr.
Bhushan
Korgaonkar, who shared his invaluable insights on the evolving startup landscape.
With engaging discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities, Startup Conclave 2025 proved to
be a
resounding success, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs at MET!
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