They say an MBA is all about “Networking”. While this elusive concept can be a tough one to hone in, there are some events which embody the very essence of this term. The i5 Summit - Central India’s largest entrepreneurship gala is one such event. Hosted by the premium B-School, IIM Indore in collaboration with IIT Indore, the event is scheduled to materialize from 20th to 22nd August this year.
The event that sees massive participation from industry stalwarts is a must-attend for anyone who wants to gain an inside look into the world of business - from the point of view of people who have been at the epicentre of it. Last year the summit featured Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, founder and former CEO of Infosys as the keynote speaker, along with speakers like
Dr. K. Hariprasad (President, Apollo Hospital), Mr. Rahool Pai Panandiker (MD & Partner, BCG), Ms. Neha Motwani (Co-Founder & CEO, Fitternity), Mr. Vivek Bajaj (Co-founder, StockEdge) and
Mr. Shantanu Deshpande (Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company).
The summit also boasts of its flagship event
“Get Funded” which provides a platform to budding entrepreneurs to present their ideas to more than 10 VC houses at the same time and also learn from their experiences. Last year saw enthusiastic participation from not only multiple unique startups but was also graced by VC firms such as Sinbex ventures, Unitus Capital, Axilor Ventures and many other stalwarts.
The event, which has a prize money of Rs. 50k (Rs. 30k and Rs. 20k for first and second place respectively), has raised more than 140 million INR so far from its various editions.
Not only that, if you are someone who is in pursuit of some life-changing insights,
“Chai pe Charcha”, another flagship event of the summit is a must-attend. The event facilitates deeper conversations between entrepreneurs and investors and fosters interesting narratives with real-world insights and ground truths. Myriads of workshops also help sharpen your business acumen. The Finance workshop last year was conducted by CA Suraj Singh, Co-Founder, Vruksh Ecosystem focussing not only on fundraising but also personal finance and capital investing. The summit not only fosters the intrepid spirit of entrepreneurship, but also provides a platform for participants to gain major business intuition. While the event has gone virtual due to the pandemic, the scale of it has only increased with every adversity. So register now and use this opportunity to network with some of the industry’s most impactful personalities and gain a deeper perspective of the business ecosystem.