Dr Gaurav Arora on the Power of Entrepreneurship
Paari School of Business is committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among its students. The school had invited Dr Gaurav Arora, Global Entrepreneur at Enhance (Luxury Hospitality and Tourism Representation), to deliver an inspiring lecture on October 11, 2023. The lecture titled “Entrepreneurship: Nurturing Innovation, Profitability, and Business Growth” encapsulated key insights for budding entrepreneurs.
Dr Arora dispelled the notion that entrepreneurship is an exclusive venture, asserting that anyone can dare to dream and embark on this journey. He highlighted the importance of enthusiasm, initiative, and teamwork in entrepreneurial success. The lecture showcased the power of keywords such as passion, motivation, and reliability, which serve as the foundation for a successful entrepreneurial career.
He shared valuable experiences in navigating challenges, including the digital transformation his company undertook during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Arora emphasised self-reliance and the significance of taking initiative to achieve one’s goals. The lecture concluded with a simple yet effective approach to success: Dream, Plan, and Execute. Dr Arora also shared an inspiring success story, “Zerodha” India’s leading stockbroker.
The lecture provided a wealth of insights, encouraging students to embrace creativity, take calculated risks, and maintain a clear vision for their entrepreneurial endeavours.
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Kanchan Khera Deliberates on the Secrets to Successful Entrepreneurship
Ms Kanchan Khera, the CEO and founder of Zykrr, a cutting-edge technology company that is transforming experience management, discussed the role of entrepreneurship in the contemporary business environment and revealed the secrets of becoming a successful entrepreneur. The Paari School of Business organised a guest talk by Ms Kanchan Khera on September 26, 2023, to enlighten the students on the path to successful entrepreneurship.
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The Significance and Impact of AI-powered Marketing
With the advent of AI, the business sector gradually transitions to tech-dominated management and marketing practices for increased impact. On this note, the Paari School of Business organised a guest lecture on “AI and Generative AI-Powered Marketing” on September 26, 2023, by Mr Laxminarayanan G, Senior Vice President and Global Delivery Head of Polestar Solutions. Mr Laxminarayanan emphasised that AI is the latest trend in the world, and companies such as Amazon, Google, Uber, and Swiggy/Zomato are using it effectively to improve the customer experience by exploring the significance and impact of AI-powered marketing on the business management.
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IIT Bombay Professor Delivers Distinguished Lecture at SRM University-AP
“If we start working today towards developing LTA systems, in 10 years India will lead the sustainable air transportation” esteemed academician, Prof. Rajkumar S Pant, Professor of Aerospace Engineering stated in his lecture at SRM University-AP. The seasoned expert from the prestigious institute of IIT Bombay delivered a lecture on “The Design and Development of Lighter Than Air Systems” at SRM university-AP on October 16, 2023, as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series 2023 organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The lecture extensively discussed the latest developments in the area of conceptual design, sizing, design, development and flight/field testing of LTA Systems.
In his lecture, Prof. Pant encouraged students to explore the dynamics of Lighter Than Air Systems, beginning with aerostats and then gradually proceeding to more complex airships. The session highlighted the disaster of Hindenburg, breaking the myth that airship transportation is dangerous and unreliable. Prof. Pant engaged the session with video presentations on the building, developing and working of airships and aerostats that have been conducted at the Lighter-Than-Air Systems Laboratory of IIT Bombay. His lecture also showcased some of the research and development activities that have been carried out in the LTA Systems Laboratory of IIT Bombay including Project HERCARA, and other projects carried out in collaboration with ISRO and DRDO.
The distinguished lecture was followed by a workshop on “Sizing of Reusable Indoor Hot Air Balloon (RIHAB)”. The workshop provided the students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience on LTE systems and vehicles inducing research interest in the domain of aerospace engineering and sustainable air transportation. Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean – Research, Prof. Prakash Jadhav, Head – Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty and students at the university actively participated in the lecture and the workshop.
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