Report of webinar organized by IIC titled ‘Story – Motivational Session by Successful entrepreneur / Startup founder: Mr. Rajat Halarnekar and Mr Shivdas Gaad.

Institution Innovation Council of Don Bosco College of Engineering organized a webinar on “Story –Motivational Session by Successful entrepreneur / Startup founder”, on December 17, 2021. It was well-received by more than 100 participants of various colleges which included students, faculties and entrepreneurs. Dr Suraj Marathe, the faculty coordinator started the session with a warm welcome to all the attendees, introduced the DBCE IIC, and gave an overview of its’ function & activities. He then introduced the guest speakers. The session was delivered by guest speakers Mr Rajat Halarnekar and Mr Shivdas Gaad, Co-Founder of Jatvam Abiyanntrix Pvt Ltd, Ponda Goa.

The session was quite interactive. Mr Rajat started the session by stating the company’s vision and some impressive yet important facts about the journey & growth of the company so far. Mr Rajat gave us insight into some common misbeliefs that budding entrepreneurs have about initiating their projects and start-up ideas especially about beginning one in the state of Goa. Mr Rajat and Mr Shivdass also spoke about the “opportunities and challenges that Covid-19 has created”. Mr Gaad encouraged us to follow our dreams of building our start-ups saying that we should not be afraid in taking the first step towards our goal. They also explain their journey from student to entrepreneur and how they have converted the college project model to market product.

The session ended with a Q&A session, allowing the participants to clarify their doubts about entrepreneurship. The vote of thanks was given by student coordinator Mr Bradley Rodrigues.