Steminist Entrepreneur
Steminist Entrepreneur is successfully held on April 29th, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:20 PM and is conducted by Ms. Nilusha Ariyasena. The session was about how to turn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) ideas into successful startups. It is organized by the IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Peradeniya.
Ms. Nilusha shared her inspiring story and explained how one small idea can grow into something big with passion, hard work, and purpose. She asked students about their own ideas and encouraged them to believe in themselves as future innovators. By sharing her real-life experiences, the ups and downs, she gave students the confidence to take action and turn their own ideas into something real. The session ended with a friendly and engaging Q&A, where participants asked questions and got direct advice from Ms. Nilusha. Her talk inspired everyone in the room to dream big and start their own journey.
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- Faculty of Engineering,
- University of Peradeniya
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka 20400
- Building: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department.
- Room Number: Seminar room, Elementary Laboratory.
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- Starts 20 April 2025 11:30 AM UTC
- Ends 29 April 2025 04:30 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Ms. Nilusha Ariyasena of SLIIT Kandy Uni
Turning STEM ideas into Sustainable Startups
Biography:
Ms. Nilusha Ariyasena is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, SLIIT Kandy Uni, with nearly a decade of prior industry experience in finance, planning, and analytics across sectors like automotive, PPE, and garment manufacturing. She holds a Business Finance degree from the University of Peradeniya, is a CIMA UK passed finalist, and earned a Master's in business Analytics with Distinction from the University of Colombo. A passionate advocate for sustainability and youth empowerment, Nilusha has shared her expertise through teaching, consultancy, and speaking engagements at events like Trailblazers and the UN SDG Young Innovators Programme. In 2025, she also served as a judge at the Future Founders competition, supporting young entrepreneurs.
