The dictionary defines an Entrepreneur as one who undertakes innovations using business, technical and financial acumen to transform them into viable economic goods, or revitalizing and adding value to an organization. It has to be understood that each and every one has an entrepreneurial bent of mind embedded within us. Most of us do not realize that we unknowingly practice this in our day to day lives through finding an innovative solution at home thus saving time or money, or being 'Intrapreneurs' at work, constantly coming up with methods and processes which would be of benefit to the company and the client.
I had the opportunity to attend TiECon-2012 (flagship event of the 'The Indus Entrepreneurs' group) held in the last week of September. The primary focus of the event was to bring together like minded individuals from a multitude of business, financial and technological backgrounds to network, share thoughts and ideologies, learn the art of pro-activeness, understand challenges faced and attempt to find solutions for them.
Entrepreneurship-Thriving in Chaos was the theme of this year which focused on highlighting how entrepreneurs are out making a difference amid chaos, creating a niche, fulfilling a need or catering to a want. The two day event was in attendance by top entrepreneurs who have created successful enterprises through innovation and risk. Speeches by Lord Karan Billmoria (Cobra Beer), Sanjeev Kapoor (Khana Khazana Chef), Shekhar Kapur (Director, Actor), Shekhar Gupta (Editor-in-Chief Indian Express), Devdutt Pattnaik (CBO, Future Group) among other noted speakers from a spectrum of business and financial spheres presided over happenings.
A special mention went out to revolutionary startups like 17000ft Foundation (to alleviate challenges faced by kids in Ladakh) and Prajwala (to stop abuse faced by children and women). It was truly inspiring to hear these stories of courage and focus which have made a difference to human lives.
The common theme and take-away's from the conference was that entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike should have a no fear-proactive approach, they should identify bottlenecks in their day to day activities, strategize, take risks, innovate and in the process be enterprising thus set an example for others to follow.
I had the opportunity to attend TiECon-2012 (flagship event of the 'The Indus Entrepreneurs' group) held in the last week of September. The primary focus of the event was to bring together like minded individuals from a multitude of business, financial and technological backgrounds to network, share thoughts and ideologies, learn the art of pro-activeness, understand challenges faced and attempt to find solutions for them.
Entrepreneurship-Thriving in Chaos was the theme of this year which focused on highlighting how entrepreneurs are out making a difference amid chaos, creating a niche, fulfilling a need or catering to a want. The two day event was in attendance by top entrepreneurs who have created successful enterprises through innovation and risk. Speeches by Lord Karan Billmoria (Cobra Beer), Sanjeev Kapoor (Khana Khazana Chef), Shekhar Kapur (Director, Actor), Shekhar Gupta (Editor-in-Chief Indian Express), Devdutt Pattnaik (CBO, Future Group) among other noted speakers from a spectrum of business and financial spheres presided over happenings.
A special mention went out to revolutionary startups like 17000ft Foundation (to alleviate challenges faced by kids in Ladakh) and Prajwala (to stop abuse faced by children and women). It was truly inspiring to hear these stories of courage and focus which have made a difference to human lives.
The common theme and take-away's from the conference was that entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike should have a no fear-proactive approach, they should identify bottlenecks in their day to day activities, strategize, take risks, innovate and in the process be enterprising thus set an example for others to follow.
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