IIA Youth Wing, Lucknow Chapter Hosts Expert Talk Session 2.0: A Resounding Success

Lucknow – The Indian Industries Association (IIA) Youth Wing, Lucknow Chapter, recently organized an insightful and engaging Expert Talk Session 2.0 at the IIA Bhawan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The event was a massive success, drawing a packed hall of over 100 attendees, including entrepreneurs, startup founders, industry professionals, and students. The session highlighted the growing interest in entrepreneurship and innovation within the region.

The program kicked off with a warm welcome address by  Rishi Tripathi, followed by an introduction from  Adnan Danish Siddique, Vice Chairman of the IIA Youth Wing. The sessions were skillfully moderated by  Ayushi Shukla and featured prominent speakers,  Kunal Verma and  Sudhanshu Rastogi, who shared their knowledge on global trade trends, entrepreneurship development, startup culture, and funding.

Kunal Verma’s session on “Global Trade Trends and Entrepreneurship Development” focused on the latest global trade trends and the crucial role of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and job creation. With a wealth of experience working with entrepreneurs and startups,  Verma shared both challenges and opportunities present in the current fast-paced business world, leaving the audience with valuable takeaways for navigating the global trade landscape.

Following  Verma,  Sudhanshu Rastogi delivered an enlightening session on “Start-up Culture and Funding.” Drawing from his extensive experience as a Venture Partner at Venture Catalyst & 100 Unicorn Fund, Mr. Rastogi provided an in-depth understanding of the startup journey—from IDEA to IPO. He emphasized the importance of networking, building relationships, and seeking investment opportunities. Additionally, he offered practical tips on pitching to investors, negotiating term sheets, and understanding what investors look for in a startup. His session was well-received, and attendees were eager to connect with him afterward for further insights.

The event’s interactive Q&A session, moderated by Shikhar Agarwal, facilitated engaging discussions, allowing the audience to ask questions and gain further insights from the speakers.  Adnan Danish Siddique summed up the key takeaways from the expert sessions and offered a vote of thanks to the speakers and attendees.

The event concluded with the distribution of mementos by the Youth Wing Core Team as a gesture of appreciation to the speakers. The session’s success reflected the growing enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and innovation in Lucknow, providing an invaluable platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

With such impactful sessions, the IIA Youth Wing aims to continue fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in the region and plans to host more events to support startups and entrepreneurs in their growth journey.

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