Noida, India — In a bid to awaken the entrepreneurial spirit among young Indians and contribute to the nation’s economic growth, the Asian School of Business (ASB) and Bharat Startup & Innovation Society (BSIS), India’s first national association of the startup ecosystem, hosted a seminar and workshop on startups at the ASB campus in Noida.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, an industry visionary, opened the session by highlighting India’s journey toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy. He emphasized the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship to boost GDP and generate employment opportunities in India.
The seminar featured distinguished speakers from various sectors. Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), shared inspiring stories of how small businesses can grow into large enterprises within a short span. He emphasized that innovative startups play a crucial role in transforming the economic landscape.
Dr. Vinayak Nath, National President of BSIS and Co-Chair of Startup 20, spoke about successful Indian companies that have evolved into world-class setups, providing employment to hundreds and setting new standards in the global business arena.
Colonel Saurabh Sanyal, Chief Advisor at BSIS, Mr. Ojaswi Babbar, CEO of Amity Innovation Incubator, and Dr. Lalitya Veer Srivastava, Director at AEG, shared their insights into building a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each speaker contributed valuable perspectives, equipping the audience with knowledge and inspiration to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
This seminar is a testament to BSIS and ASB’s commitment to fostering a supportive ecosystem for startups and inspiring India’s youth to take bold steps in the world of entrepreneurship.