Startup Samvaad (Meet the Industry Leaders)

Startup Samvaad (Meet the Industry Leaders)

Date of Event: 26th February, 2026

Organised by: MIIF and IIC along with Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology in association with IQAC

Objective: MIIF and IIC along with Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology, in association with IQAC successfully organized workshop on Startup Samvaad on 26th February, 2026. The objective of Startup Samvaad was to motivate students to explore entrepreneurship by interacting with industry experts and successful startup founders. It also aimed to provide insights into innovation, startup challenges, funding opportunities, and the role of youth in building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Participating Students: More than 200 students from all schools of MUIT (Lucknow Campus).

Workshop Details: The dignitaries and speakers were warmly welcomed by the students with a traditional tika ceremony, creating a respectful and culturally rich beginning to the event. The Dean MSOET (Dr. Kalyan Acharjya) presented the speakers with saplings as a token of welcome and appreciation.

The event featured two engaging panel discussions where experienced entrepreneurs, professionals, and mentors shared their journeys, experiences, and practical guidance with the students.

Panel 1: “Becoming an entrepreneur – Choice or Nation’s Call?” moderated by Mr. Harsh Vardhan (Fintech Professional at VamosPago). Panelists included Mr. Faiz Siddiqui (Founder of Soil Concept and Shark Tank India Season-2 Finalist) and Shubham (Founder of Gradels Education and Technotouch Solutions).

The discussion highlighted themes such as balancing personal ambition with national responsibility, profit with purpose, opportunities in Bharat vs global markets, and the importance of innovation, resilience, and ethical leadership. Students were encouraged to solve real-world problems and create meaningful impact.

Panel 2: “The Biggest Obstacles Youth Face in Starting an Enterprise” moderated by Mr. Gitesh Kumar (Founder of Hawaiiadda Aerial Innovations).

Panelists included Mohd Anas, Mr. Anand Bhatt, and CA Jatin Srivastava. They discussed challenges like funding, regulations, mentorship gaps, and market uncertainty, while emphasizing innovation, networking, and continuous learning.

Students actively interacted with the panelists by asking insightful questions. The Dean Academics (Dr. Neeraj Jain) presented tokens of appreciation to the speakers. The event concluded with a group photograph capturing the memorable interaction.

Event Coordinator: Mrs. Pooja Shukla, Assistant Professor, MSOET.

Students’ Feedback: Students found the session highly engaging and insightful. It helped them understand real startup challenges, risk management, and opportunities. Interaction with industry experts boosted their confidence and perspective towards entrepreneurship.

Acknowledgements: Gratitude to all speakers including Mr. Harsh Vardhan, Mr. Faiz Siddiqui, Mr. Shubham Roy, Mr. Gitesh Kumar, Mohd Anas Ansari, Mr. Anand Bhatt, and CA Jatin Srivastava for sharing their expertise. Thanks to university leadership and MIIF team for organizing the event successfully.