Nirman 2.0

Nirman 2.0 Session 1: Pitch Deck Refinement

• Purpose: To guide participants in refining their pitch decks and understanding industry leaders' expectations, equipping them with practical insights for creating compelling, structured, and investor-ready startup presentations.

• Speakers:

  • Mr. Faisal Farooqui: Founder of MouthShut.com, ex-MIT scholar, and dynamic entrepreneur.

  • Ms. Puunam Kaushik: Deputy Managing Director of Meteroic Bio-Pharma Limited & Meteroic Bio Group.

  • Mr. Malay Patel: Serial entrepreneur and Independent Director at HDFC Bank, specializing in business building and scalability.

  • Dr. A.K.S. Suryavanshi: Director, School of Management, PDEU, who explained the key nuances of an effective pitch deck.

• Session Highlights: The online mentoring session began with Dr. Suryavanshi introducing strong pitch deck components (clarity, storytelling, and problem-solution alignment). Expert talks covered:

  • Mr. Farooqui: Effective communication of value propositions and maintaining authenticity.

  • Ms. Kaushik: Importance of domain knowledge, market understanding, and clarity in business models, particularly in regulated industries.

  • Mr. Patel: Practical guidance on scalability, investor expectations, and structured thinking while pitching.

  • Participants gained clarity on common mistakes, key success factors, and strategies to stand out in competitive environments.

• Conclusion: The session provided participants with a clearer direction and practical understanding of effective presentation, emphasizing

  structured thinking, confidence, and clarity for their startup vision.

Nirman 2.0 Session 2: Business Plan Development

• Purpose: To provide a clear understanding of how to develop a strong business plan (B-Plan) and guide students in structuring their ideas into practical, well-defined business models, emphasizing planning and strategy.

• Speaker: Anay Mashruwala (Partner at House of Starts, entrepreneur, and mentor at PDEU IIC).

• Session Highlights: The session focused on breaking down the concept of a business model and its importance for transforming ideas into viable ventures. A step-by-step approach to B-Plan preparation covered:

  • Identifying the problem.

  • Defining the target market.

  • Structuring revenue models.

  • Planning execution strategies.

  • Guidance was also provided on effective B-Plan submissions for Nirman 2.0, emphasizing clarity, structure, and logical flow. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment.

• Conclusion: The session simplified complex B-Plan concepts, provided a clearer path for students, and left them feeling more prepared and confident for the next steps in their entrepreneurial journey.

 Total Participants: 100+