Mysuru: B Suresh, Director of JSS Technical Education Division and Pro-Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), underscored the critical role of innovation-driven education in shaping future leaders. Speaking at the Mundhe Banni Meetup Mysuru 2026, organized by Mundhe Banni in collaboration with SJCE-STEP, he urged students to adopt entrepreneurship as a means to develop impactful solutions and build enterprises ready for the future. The event aimed to bolster the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing together diverse stakeholders.
Event Highlights and Key Sessions
The meet attracted founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, students, innovators, and ecosystem leaders. N Ravi Shankar, Founder and CEO of AIM High Consulting, Bengaluru, conducted a session on building large enterprises from smaller towns, sharing insights on scaling businesses beyond metropolitan areas.
Shivashankar, CEO of SJCE-STEP, emphasized the necessity of platforms that bridge the gap between ideas and opportunities. He noted that entrepreneurship flourishes when founders have access to a supportive ecosystem, mentorship, and collaborative networks.
Panel Discussion on Policy and Practice
A panel discussion titled 'Policy Meets Practice: Building Mysuru’s Startup Ecosystem from Both Ends' featured notable speakers: Sudheer Shankar, Mysuru Cluster Head of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM); Shivashankar; and Vasant Shetty, CEO of Mundhe Banni. Entrepreneurs Pruthvi MP (GenVision Technologies), Nishanth P (Carnad Engineering), and Lavanya N (Samparkisu) shared their entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting challenges, failures, and key lessons learned.
Practical Session and Networking
The event also included a practical session by Jyothirmayee JT, Founder of HiveMinds, providing hands-on insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Attendees engaged in networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaborations and strengthening the local startup ecosystem.
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