ALUMNI INTERACTION SESSION ON “BUILDING A ₹100 CRORE MINDSET: FROM STARTUP IDEA TO SCALABLE ENTERPRISE”

An Alumni Interaction Session on “Building a ₹100 Crore Mindset: From Startup Idea to Scalable Enterprise” was organized on 14.11.2025 by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and IIC in association with the Department of Management Studies, FXEC. The session was handled by Mr. P. Dhanugopan, Founder and Investment Chief, Invest2Harvest, an alumnus of the Department of Management Studies (2012 batch). A total of 75 students and 3 faculty members participated in the interaction, which was coordinated by the Department of MBA. The objective of the session was to inspire students to cultivate a ₹100-crore growth mindset and to understand how innovative startup ideas can be transformed into scalable and sustainable enterprises.

During the interaction, the alumnus shared practical insights on entrepreneurial thinking, highlighting the importance of clarity of vision, strong problem identification, disciplined execution, adaptability, and leveraging technology for competitive advantage. He explained that a ₹100 crore mindset involves recognizing opportunities, making data-driven decisions, and focusing on value creation, customer retention, and market expansion from the early stages of a startup. He also discussed the role of digital tools such as AI-based analytics, cloud platforms, automation, and digital marketing, citing Indian startups like Freshworks, Razorpay, and Ola Electric as examples of technology-enabled growth.

The alumni interaction further covered suitable investment avenues that can support students’ entrepreneurial aspirations, including equity mutual funds, SIPs, index funds, and investments in skill development and digital learning resources. As an outcome, students gained clarity in identifying business opportunities, improved their ability to convert ideas into viable models, and developed confidence to plan their own startup journeys. The session concluded with a vote of thanks followed by engaging discussions, quizzes, and real-time case studies, making the programme both informative and inspiring.