Launch of IBA Entrepreneurship Cell
Indus Business Academy, Bangalore, launched Its 6th Centre of Excellence for entrepreneurship development named “Entrepreneurship Learning and Incubation Center (ELIC)” on 27-9-2013. The other Centre of Excellence aims towards Faculty Research & Publications and training & development programmes.
The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Shridhar Lolla, Managing Partner, CV Mark Consulting. He is a Practitioner of Operational Excellence and has authored two books, namely “Building Manufacturing Competitiveness – The TOC Way” and “The Path – Leveraging Operations in a Complex and Chaotic World,” which was co-created by 118 practitioners.
Mr. M.S Ramachandra, Principal – IBA Banglore, introduced the chief guest to the students and gave his views on ELIC, H also advised the students to utilize this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and exposure and mould themselves as entrepreneurs. Mr. Manish Jain, Founder & CEO – IBA Nsnglotr, described his way of Entrepreneurial approach and idea behind this center.
Mr. Sridhar lectured the students on entrepreneurship and emphasized that students should cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit in them. He also gave his views on what are the challenges in establishing a business and about what motivates today’s youth towards entrepreneurship. Students were enthusiastic during the question–answer session with Mr. Sridhar. He answered on various topics related to motivational factors, social enterprises, and passion.
The event progressed with Prof. K. N. Veena, Faculty – IBA Banglore, illustrating the objectives and activities planned for ELIC. ELIC is formed to promote and encourage entrepreneurship among students. ELIC’s mission will be to inculcate the Intrapreneurial attitude among the students. ELIC plans to collaborate with many start-ups and small businesses to help them in their business by providing IBA students.
