As part of the Orientation Program 2025–27, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad organized an insightful session on “Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs” on 25th August 2025. The session was conducted by Mr. Chandan Tiwari, Founder of Entrepreneurship Development Council (EDC), who has been a driving force in mentoring over 500 startups and inspiring more than 170,000 young minds across India.
Objective of the Session
The session aimed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of funding sources, focusing particularly on Angel Investment and Venture Capital (VC) as crucial early-stage funding options. It sought to bridge the gap between theoretical business knowledge and real-world entrepreneurial practices.
Key Highlights
Mr. Tiwari shared practical insights on what investors typically look for in startups, such as:
- Scalability and traction
- Team competence
- Unique value propositions
- Exit potential for investors
He emphasized that entrepreneurs must align their ideas with investor expectations to succeed in the competitive funding ecosystem. The speaker also guided students to identify real-world problems in their surroundings and develop innovative solutions as the foundation of impactful startups.
Learning & Takeaways
The highly interactive session inspired students to think big, dream big, and embrace risk-taking as part of the entrepreneurial journey. Mr. Tiwari highlighted the importance of consistency, perseverance, and focus for entrepreneurial success. Using examples of popular startups like Zepto, Zomato, and Jio, he demonstrated how innovative ideas coupled with determination can lead to remarkable achievements.
Impact on Students
Attended by 234 MBA first-year students and faculty members, the session gave participants actionable guidance on startup funding and investor relations. It also reinforced Jaipuria’s role as a catalyst in nurturing innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship under the mission of its Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).
The session with Mr. Chandan Tiwari proved to be a valuable addition to the Orientation Program, enriching students with real-world entrepreneurial insights. By connecting academic knowledge with funding realities, Jaipuria Institute of Management continues to prepare its students to become future-ready entrepreneurs capable of creating scalable, sustainable ventures.
