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On 28.07.2025 asession on “Entrepreneurship: A career Choice for Budding Engineers” was organized by the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and IIC in association with the Entrepreneurship development cell. The session was handled by Mr. C. Amarsingh Feroz,Associate Professor,Department of ECE,Francis Xavier Engineering College. 53 students and 2 faculties participated in the program. This event was coordinated by Dr R Prem Ananth, IIC Convenor of FXEC.
The speaker, Mr. C. Amarsingh Feroz, emphasized that entrepreneurship is not just a business activity but a mindset that involves creativity, problem-solving, leadership, and risk-taking. He encouraged students to explore real-world problems and develop innovative solutions by leveraging their engineering knowledge and technical skills.
The session highlighted several inspiring Indian startup success stories that began with small ideas but grew into impactful enterprises:
Zupee, a skill-based gaming platform, showed how gamification and mobile apps can tap into a massive user base and create engaging digital experiences. Kissht, a financial technology startup, demonstrated how embedded credit and easy EMI services could bridge the gap between customers and digital finance in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. BharatPe, a fintech startup, revolutionized the UPI payment system for small merchants, proving that simple, scalable tech solutions can transform traditional business ecosystems. Zepto, a 10-minute grocery delivery startup, highlighted the power of logistics innovation and customer-centric service models in urban markets. Paper n Parcel, founded by young entrepreneurs, showcased how digitizing traditional courier and delivery services could bring efficiency and transparency to last-mile logistics.
Mr. Feroz stressed that the common threat among all these startups was identifying a pain point, thinking innovatively, and executing relentlessly. He also discussed key entrepreneurial traits such as perseverance, adaptability, and continuous learning. Overall, the session was highly motivating and aligned well with the vision of the college to promote entrepreneurial thinking and startup creation among engineering graduates.
