Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana organized a hybrid session featuring two esteemed speakers, Dr. Amit S Manekar, Head of the Information Technology Department at SSGMCE, Shegaon, and Prof. Piyush Ashokrao Dalke, Assistant Professor at SSGMCE, Shegaon, and Research Associate at SGIARC-TBI Foundation. Both speakers captivated the audience with their expertise on “Lean Start-Up and Minimum Viable Products/Business.” The event drew significant interest from both students and faculty, eager to gain insights into start-up methodologies, innovation, and business development strategies.
Dr. Amit S Manekar provided a comprehensive overview of the Lean Start-Up concept, emphasizing the importance of validated learning, iterative development, and the creation of sustainable business models. He also discussed the role of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) in testing ideas and gathering feedback with minimal resource investment. Prof. Piyush Ashokrao Dalke complemented this by exploring the concepts of invention and innovation, providing a clear distinction between start-ups and traditional businesses, and detailing the Lean Start-Up methodology as a means to streamline business creation. His discussion on various approaches to innovation and business development offered valuable strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The hybrid session concluded with a dynamic Q&A segment, where both speakers engaged with the audience, addressing practical concerns and broader questions about entrepreneurship. The knowledge shared by Dr. Manekar and Prof. Dalke left a lasting impression on all attendees, deepening their understanding of how to develop, launch, and sustain successful ventures in today’s competitive market.
