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Freshers to Venture – An Entrepreneurship Awareness Session

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The IEEE Student Branch SMVITM, IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, SMVITM, jointly organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness Session titled "Freshers to Venture" on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at institute premises. The session was conducted for students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup development.

The resource person for the session was Dr. Jyoti Bhat, Co-Founder of NextScale Tech Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, and Adjunct Professor at IIM Bengaluru. Drawing from her extensive entrepreneurial and academic experience, she delivered an engaging and insightful session on the entrepreneurial mindset and startup ecosystem.

During the session, Dr. Jyoti Bhat highlighted how the knowledge and skills acquired during a B.E./B.Tech. program provide a strong foundation for entrepreneurial thinking. She introduced students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, dispelled common myths surrounding startups, and emphasized the importance of identifying real-world problems that can be transformed into viable business opportunities. The session also covered key concepts such as problem–solution fit, market fit, and product validation through practical frameworks and real-world case studies. Participants were encouraged to think creatively, develop an innovation-driven mindset, and explore entrepreneurship as a promising career path.

The interactive session inspired students to view engineering education beyond academics and recognize its potential in creating innovative products and impactful ventures. The program successfully motivated aspiring entrepreneurs to translate their ideas into meaningful solutions that address societal and industry challenges.

Ms. Chaithra Pai 3^rd year ECE student welcomed the gathering and compeered the program. Dr. Nagaraja Rao, IEEE Student Branch Counsellor, Coordinated the program.