Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST)

An Institute of Eminence-Research Centre at Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Video Gallery

Video Gallery

"Science in Startups", Kavitha Sairam, Founder of Fibsol, highlighted how organic farming may increase farmers' income by twofold, develop their farmland, and promote environmentally sustainable farming. Also joined by Mr. Kumaravel, spouse of Kavitha Sairam, emphasized the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, the family's responsibility to provide them the backing, and the necessity of initiating regular distribution of works right from the family level.

"Science in Startups", Kavitha Sairam, Founder of Fibsol, highlighted how organic farming may increase farmers' income by twofold, develop their farmland, and promote environmentally sustainable farming. Also joined by Mr. Kumaravel, spouse of Kavitha Sairam, emphasized the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, the family's responsibility to provide them the backing, and the necessity of initiating regular distribution of works right from the family level.

"Resilience", Hari Ganapathy, co-founder of Pickyourtrail explained that the activities that one engages during a holiday is what defines the holiday. Having understood that, he started focusing on delivering fulfilling activities for the vacation. Accompanied by his mother Ms. Kausalya, emphasized on the autonomy one gains in the journey and letting them experience how they want to grow without too many constraints can help them be successful in their venture.

"Resilience", Hari Ganapathy, co-founder of Pickyourtrail explained that the activities that one engages during a holiday is what defines the holiday. Having understood that, he started focusing on delivering fulfilling activities for the vacation. Accompanied by his mother Ms. Kausalya, emphasized on the autonomy one gains in the journey and letting them experience how they want to grow without too many constraints can help them be successful in their venture.

"Sales in a Venture", Siddharth Sridharan and Rajiv Ramanan, Founders of Spendflo mentioned that Start-up founders should not get discouraged by the repeated negative responses, since repeated "no" means a "yes" is just around the corner. One should meet as many customers as possible if the sales have to grow faster...

"Sales in a Venture", Siddharth Sridharan and Rajiv Ramanan, Founders of Spendflo mentioned that Start-up founders should not get discouraged by the repeated negative responses, since repeated "no" means a "yes" is just around the corner. One should meet as many customers as possible if the sales have to grow faster...

"Opportunities for growth", Dr Saundarya Rajesh highlighted how she had been very clear about starting her venture AVTAR Career Creators in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) with a clear focus on generating revenues and ensuring sustenance of the business and how DEI strengthens businesses rather than weaken it.

"Opportunities for growth", Dr Saundarya Rajesh highlighted how she had been very clear about starting her venture AVTAR Career Creators in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) with a clear focus on generating revenues and ensuring sustenance of the business and how DEI strengthens businesses rather than weaken it.

"Fresh Perspective", Anil Srinivasan, Founder of Rhapsody Music Foundation shared how he has been using music to reinforce learning maths and science in school children. Chandrasekharan Kunjithapatham, the CEO of Shrimati Indira Gandhi College and Santhanam group of educational institutions who also has played an important role as an investor and customer, emphasized that interesting ideas from entrepreneurs should be supported.

"Fresh Perspective", Anil Srinivasan, Founder of Rhapsody Music Foundation shared how he has been using music to reinforce learning maths and science in school children. Chandrasekharan Kunjithapatham, the CEO of Shrimati Indira Gandhi College and Santhanam group of educational institutions who also has played an important role as an investor and customer, emphasized that interesting ideas from entrepreneurs should be supported.

Prasad Thupalli, Founder and CEO of Jasmin Infotech and Jeyasingh Pathrose shares their views on "Moving against". In today's context, the elevating experience of entertainment is strongly dependent on the aural feast we experience from top of the line audio technology. Prasad Thupalli has relentlessly pursued his entrepreneurial dreams in redefining our audio experience.

Prasad Thupalli, Founder and CEO of Jasmin Infotech and Jeyasingh Pathrose shares their views on "Moving against". In today's context, the elevating experience of entertainment is strongly dependent on the aural feast we experience from top of the line audio technology. Prasad Thupalli has relentlessly pursued his entrepreneurial dreams in redefining our audio experience.

"Getting Customer Mindshare", Mathangi Sampath from Timeless Beauty Secrets mentioned that domain experience need not be a prerequisite for starting a venture. "Experiment fearlessly" was the key message to entrepreneurs given by G V Krishnan ( GVK ) co-founder of Timeless Beauty Secrets. If we have a great product, the remaining 3P's viz., Price, Place and Promotions become simple.

"Getting Customer Mindshare", Mathangi Sampath from Timeless Beauty Secrets mentioned that domain experience need not be a prerequisite for starting a venture. "Experiment fearlessly" was the key message to entrepreneurs given by G V Krishnan ( GVK ) co-founder of Timeless Beauty Secrets. If we have a great product, the remaining 3P's viz., Price, Place and Promotions become simple.

"From Solution to Start-up", Entrepreneurs are often asked: What problem are you trying to address? Kannan Lakshminarayan Founder - Director, Skillveri and Parallel entrepreneur narrated his experience of ATM Manufacturing at his earlier start-up Vortex who is also joined by Prof. Venkata Rao underlined the importance of having both domain as well as business skills for being successful in entrepreneurship.

"From Solution to Start-up", Entrepreneurs are often asked: What problem are you trying to address? Kannan Lakshminarayan Founder - Director, Skillveri and Parallel entrepreneur narrated his experience of ATM Manufacturing at his earlier start-up Vortex who is also joined by Prof. Venkata Rao underlined the importance of having both domain as well as business skills for being successful in entrepreneurship.

"The challenge of change", Badri Seshadri, MD at New Horizon Media and Synprosoft highlighted that education, experience are not necessary to found a start-up. What is needed is Passion. When the presence of new entrants is felt in the marketplace, competitive pressures are likely to be made by existing players. Also joined S Valliyappan renowned author and expert on emotionalintelligence...

"The challenge of change", Badri Seshadri, MD at New Horizon Media and Synprosoft highlighted that education, experience are not necessary to found a start-up. What is needed is Passion. When the presence of new entrants is felt in the marketplace, competitive pressures are likely to be made by existing players. Also joined S Valliyappan renowned author and expert on emotionalintelligence...

"Subject Expertise to Start-up", Ramky S shared his experiences as a cricketer that gave him the idea to start SportsMechanics India Pvt Ltd. also highlighted the importance of having good supporters for a startup. Kasi Viswanathan, CEO of Chennai Super Kings stressed the importance of mentoring...

"Subject Expertise to Start-up", Ramky S shared his experiences as a cricketer that gave him the idea to start SportsMechanics India Pvt Ltd. also highlighted the importance of having good supporters for a startup. Kasi Viswanathan, CEO of Chennai Super Kings stressed the importance of mentoring...

"Passion", Saravanan Balakrishnan of Amura Health expressed that one does not need an incentive to work on something that they are passionate about! Passion has two components - a flow state and a sense of purpose. Ann Saravanan highlighted the practical aspects of different forms of support that spouses can provide for venture success...

"Passion", Saravanan Balakrishnan of Amura Health expressed that one does not need an incentive to work on something that they are passionate about! Passion has two components - a flow state and a sense of purpose. Ann Saravanan highlighted the practical aspects of different forms of support that spouses can provide for venture success...

"Customer Acquisition", Archana Stalin, co-founder, myHarvest Farms shared the importance of perseverance. More doors will shut in the face of the start-up rather than open up. Most important aspect is not shy away from doing the grunt work...

"Customer Acquisition", Archana Stalin, co-founder, myHarvest Farms shared the importance of perseverance. More doors will shut in the face of the start-up rather than open up. Most important aspect is not shy away from doing the grunt work...

"Founder Teams", Arun Prakash and Balamurugan, Founders of GUVI Geek Networks expressed that they could join together and begin their venture because their wavelengths were in harmony. A good place to start the search for co-founders would be in the friends circle...

"Founder Teams", Arun Prakash and Balamurugan, Founders of GUVI Geek Networks expressed that they could join together and begin their venture because their wavelengths were in harmony. A good place to start the search for co-founders would be in the friends circle...

"Scaling up", Meena Ganesh Chairperson and Co-Founder of Portea Medical highlighted important traits that would benefit an entrepreneur, differences between horizontal and vertical scaling. Ganesh Krishnan emphasized the important role that family plays in the success of an entrepreneur...

"Scaling up", Meena Ganesh Chairperson and Co-Founder of Portea Medical highlighted important traits that would benefit an entrepreneur, differences between horizontal and vertical scaling. Ganesh Krishnan emphasized the important role that family plays in the success of an entrepreneur...

"Insights on Customer Adoption", Gomathi Dhamodharan CEO and Co-Founder of AhaGuru, highlighted three important strategies for successful customer adoption: Importance of being honest, Highlighting credibility and Product customization...

"Insights on Customer Adoption", Gomathi Dhamodharan CEO and Co-Founder of AhaGuru, highlighted three important strategies for successful customer adoption: Importance of being honest, Highlighting credibility and Product customization...

"Product-Market Fit", Hemalatha Annamalai and Bala Pachyappa shared their perspectives on how to achieve product-market fit and also outlined the birth of Ampere Electric Vehicles...

"Product-Market Fit", Hemalatha Annamalai and Bala Pachyappa shared their perspectives on how to achieve product-market fit and also outlined the birth of Ampere Electric Vehicles...

"Bouncing Back from Failures", C K Kumaravel CEO and Founder of Naturals Salon & Spa shared "When a venture fails, it is the idea that has failed and not the entrepreneur"...

"Bouncing Back from Failures", C K Kumaravel CEO and Founder of Naturals Salon & Spa shared "When a venture fails, it is the idea that has failed and not the entrepreneur"...

"Growth for start-ups", K. Pandiyarajan, Chairman Mafoi Managment Services Limited, Former Minister, Govt of TN and Hemalatha Pandiarajan, imparted that technology is an important tool to create disruption, which will then fuel growth...

"Growth for start-ups", K. Pandiyarajan, Chairman Mafoi Managment Services Limited, Former Minister, Govt of TN and Hemalatha Pandiarajan, imparted that technology is an important tool to create disruption, which will then fuel growth...

"Identifying the Right Idea", Suresh Kumar G., CEO of Pepul expressed that for an entrepreneur who is always brimming with ideas, it is always a challenge to decide which one to pursue...

"Identifying the Right Idea", Suresh Kumar G., CEO of Pepul expressed that for an entrepreneur who is always brimming with ideas, it is always a challenge to decide which one to pursue...

"Converting an Idea to Business", Suresh Sambandam, CEO and Dinesh Varadharajan, CPO, Kissflow shared their perspectives of on how trust emerged between him and his CEO...
"Converting an Idea to Business", Suresh Sambandam, CEO and Dinesh Varadharajan, CPO, Kissflow shared their perspectives of on how trust emerged between him and his CEO...