On August 28, 2025, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad hosted an engaging panel discussion on “Startup Ecosystem Enablers across Regional, State, and National Framework” at the JIM Auditorium. The session was designed to give students first-hand exposure to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, featuring real-world insights from successful startup founders.
Objectives of the Panel Discussion
- To provide students with practical insights into the entrepreneurial journey of successful founders.
- To create awareness about ecosystem enablers at multiple levels.
- To motivate aspiring entrepreneurs to view challenges as opportunities.
- To guide students on leveraging incubators, accelerators, funding platforms, and government policies.
- To promote interactive learning through Q&A with industry leaders.
Highlights of the Discussion: The panel was moderated by Dr. Devi Archna, Associate Professor, JIM, and featured three dynamic speakers:
- Mr. Saurabh Agrawal, CEO, Proeffico Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – Shared his entrepreneurial journey, key lessons, and the perseverance required to sustain ventures.
- CA Kavita Agrawal, Co-Founder & Director, Investosquare – Spoke on fintech innovations, particularly her Mutual Fund Distribution App, which is reshaping investment accessibility.
- Mr. Ishu Bansal, Founder, Truck Suvidha – Discussed the challenges of building a logistics-based startup and the importance of addressing real market needs.
The panelists also elaborated on how regional, state, and national startup enablers—such as incubation centers, accelerators, government policies, and mentorship networks—play a crucial role in supporting entrepreneurs. They emphasized that students must proactively approach these enablers to maximize support in scaling ventures.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Practical understanding of challenges and success stories from startup founders.
- Awareness of ecosystem enablers for entrepreneurial growth.
- Clarity on the importance of market research, perseverance, and innovation in startups.
- Insights into funding opportunities, idea validation, and networking.
- Motivation to consider entrepreneurship as a serious career path.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students engaged with panelists on startup funding, scaling challenges, and ecosystem support, leaving them inspired to explore entrepreneurship as a career option.
