Name of the Department: IIC Council

Date: 26th October 2020

Time and duration: 9:15- 10:15 am

Venue: Online Resource Person with affiliation: Ms. Alisha Asuja, Ms. Riya Bansal, Ms. Riya Sharma founders of NHX Ms. Urmil Jaswani, founder, Chocoholics

Topic on which activity was organised: Experience sharing by Student Start ups of IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

Number of Participants: Students: 154 Faculty: 10

Objective of the Workshop/Seminar/Activity: To enlighten young minds about the journey of an entrepreneur and reflecting on how the university student start-ups are dealing with the challenges due to COVID 19 

Report of the activity: A session was organized on 26th October 2020 where the young entrepreneurs of the University shared how they aspired and worked towards fulfilling their dreams. The young start- up owners of the IIS (deemed to be University) Ms. Alisha Asuja, Ms. Riya Bansal, Ms. Riya Sharma founders of NHX and Ms. Urmil Jaswani founder, Chocoholics showcased their business venture and their best memories at University, which helped them in achieving their goals. They explained how they are handling their challenges in business posed due to COVID 19 and ended the session by stressing on finding the purpose of one’s life.

Outcome: There is no doubt that Entrepreneurs and start-ups are affected by the Pandemic. Moving with limited resources and decisions are to be taken quickly due to changing situation rapidly. Students were able to understand skills required as an Entrepreneurs. Many issues were answered regarding the planning, investment, marketing, technology and effects of a pandemic on the start-up journey.