I was invited by Jagannath International Management School to deliver a session for their BCA students on “Accelerators/Incubation – Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early Stage Entrepreneurs” on 26 August 2025.

During the session, I motivated students to explore early-stage entrepreneurship with a more structured and action-oriented approach. I covered how young innovators can make use of incubators, accelerators, and institutional support to build their first set of ideas into workable prototypes.

Key areas discussed included:

1. identifying and validating early-stage ideas

2. moving from concept to prototype with available resources

3. leveraging incubation programs for mentorship and growth

4. building initial traction and understanding support networks

The goal was to help students see entrepreneurship as a practical and achievable pathway, supported by the right tools, platforms, and guidance.

The session wrapped up with an engaging Q&A, where students asked thoughtful questions on real-world startup challenges, funding choices, and how to begin their innovation journey directly from campus.