When people who are passionate about solving real problems come together, there\u2019s an energy of excitement and creativity that\u2019s hard to miss. That\u2019s exactly what I experienced at the Startup Day, hosted by ISB at the Mohali campus. A gathering where entrepreneurs shared their journeys, struggles, and the driving forces behind their businesses. These were not just stories of success, but of resilience, vision, and making a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each speaker brought their own unique approach to entrepreneurship, reflecting themes of innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Jyoti Bharadwaj<\/strong>, the founder of TeaFit, shared her journey of building a business focused on healthy living and empowering women. Each speaker brought something different to the table. However, the common thread was their belief in the power of startups to change lives\u2014not just their own, but also those of the people around them. What stuck with me was this simple truth: Real impact starts with small, local solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it was Jyoti hiring women from her neighborhood or Sukhmeet\u2019s work with farmers in North India, the message was clear: Start where you are, and you can make a difference that spreads far beyond your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Somveer\u2019s belief in empowering small-town entrepreneurs made me realise that all it takes is the right idea and the right support to make something incredible happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prachi\u2019s definition of sustainability as \u2018consideration for others\u2019 really hit home. It\u2019s not just about protecting the environment; it\u2019s about considering the well-being of others in everything you do. Whether it\u2019s addressing gender inequality or creating jobs for underserved communities, these are the kinds of businesses that will move India forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my favourite takeaways was Jyoti\u2019s advice: \u201cIf your startup isn\u2019t doing well, it\u2019s not your failure. Learn from it, grow from it, and keep going.\u201d This perspective resonates deeply with the broader entrepreneurial lessons shared at the event\u2014resilience, adaptability, and the importance of viewing challenges as stepping stones rather than roadblocks. I think we could all use that reminder, not just in business, but in life in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As I walked out of the event, I couldn\u2019t help but feel inspired and hopeful, reminded that meaningful change often starts with small actions and unwavering determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The future is being shaped by people like Jyoti, Prachi, Somveer, Sukhmeet, and so many others who are dreaming big and working tirelessly to bring those dreams to life. If you\u2019ve been thinking about starting something, maybe this is the nudge you need to take that first step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When people who are passionate about solving real problems come together, there\u2019s an energy of excitement and creativity that\u2019s hard to miss. That\u2019s exactly what I experienced at the Startup Day, hosted by ISB at the Mohali campus. A gathering where entrepreneurs shared their journeys, struggles, and the driving forces behind their businesses. These were […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[7,3],"yoast_head":"\n
\u2022 Prachi Mathur<\/strong>, the founder of Blue Sky Capital Advisors, discussed how sustainability and inclusivity should be the pillars of any impactful business.
\u2022 Somveer Anand<\/strong>, CEO and Mission Director of Innovation Mission Punjab, is working to make Punjab a go-to destination for entrepreneurs.
\u2022 Sukhmeet Singh<\/strong>, CEO of A2P Energy, is finding innovative ways to turn crop waste into biofuels, solving multiple challenges with one solution.
\u2022 Anushca Bindra<\/strong>, an ISB PGP student, spoke about what it means to be part of the next wave of entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n