K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research is launching the SECOND batch of 10 weeks weekend programme on Creating New Ventures in January 2014. This programme is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life. The program will provide theoretical understanding and practical nuances of starting a venture.

The programme is ideal for a member of a family managed business, who wants to diversify or grow the business and will also help young entrepreneurs wanting to start up a new venture and women entrepreneurs.

The faculty for the programme is drawn primarily from the institute but, according to Professor Radha Iyer, who is also the faculty in charge of the entrepreneurship cell on campus, “Entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists are also invited for experience sharing. Objective is to dovetail theoretical nuances with practical know-how.” Students in the programme receive a certificate after submitting a business plan, which would be a team-based exercise.

Eligibility: Graduate or Graduating in any discipline from a recognized University

The first batch of Creating New Ventures witnessed live talks & experience sharing by entrepreneurs like Venkatesh Iyer of Goli Vada Pav, Vikram Vora of My dentist, Vikram Bhatt of Enrich Salons, Karan Behal of Pretty Secrets, Yazdi Tantra of enterprisers.in, Sanjoy Banerjee of I-cube Insights (www.icubeinsights.com) & Parin Lathia of Redcom.

They were unique mix of new & established entrepreneurial teams; their talks included aspects of challenges faced in being an entrepreneur, use of technology, growth & sustainability. Other key features included, visit to an incubator & a talk by Apoorva Sharma of Venture Nursery regarding business incubators.

Source :  Vikram Kamble