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DIRECTOR’S CONCLAVE...

Under the aegis of Empresario StartUp Summit 2021, the
Institute organized the Directors' Conclave: Building Start
up Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Higher Learning
Campuses with the objective to brainstorm on developing
an entrepreneurial ecosystem in higher learning institutions.

The panelists in the discussion forum were Prof. Shailendra
Singh, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi and
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, Indian Institute of Management,
Jammu. The discussion was moderated by Prof. Sanjeev
Chaturvedi, Advisor-India Uzbekistan Entrepreneurship
Development Centre, Tashkent. The discussion highlighted that Entrepreneurs are widely accepted as change-
makers, and their innovations and the inherent desire to bring unique ideas, products and services to life are an
important segment of today's globalized economy. New trends of globalization, global competition, social
development, corporate downsizing, and the emergence of a knowledge-based economy have forced attention
towards creating different types of entrepreneurs, it was observed.

“The current business environment is characterized by vulnerability, uncertainty, complexity and
ambiguity. Budding entrepreneurs need to develop knowledge, skills and a tudes to deal with such
an environment. The key to this is to ensure that all these characteris cs are viewed as a whole and the
answers are networked together to evolve a target-oriented, wholesome response.”
- Prof. Shailendra Singh
Director, Indian Ins tute of Management, Ranchi

“In the present environment, ins tu ons, par cularly those impar ng higher learning can play
a major role and serve as ideal pla orms to mo vate students to harness resources, ideate and
create new ventures or improve exis ng businesses. These ins tu ons can focus on cul va ng
an entrepreneurial ecosystem and mindset within their campuses.”
- Prof. B.S. Sahay
Director, Indian Ins tute of Management, Jammu.

“A flourishing industrial environment leaves a las ng impact on the economy. While it brings
stability in society by providing innova ve solu ons, it also inspires the younger genera on to
think crea vely and dares them to take the plunge. Hence the emphasis on entrepreneurship
and startups will always remain a priority for EDII just as it is for the country.”
- Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII

The EDII Alumni Association recently launched a mobile application where the alumni can sign up and get connected
with their batch mates and other alumni. So far, 200 members have registered and the numbers are fast increasing.
EDII has a strong alumni base with many significant networking activities. Over the last three months, the alumni has
met over 3 times; the largest hybrid meet being on 29th October 2021, with over 120 alumni, from across the country
coming together, in their respective places and connecting virtually & physically.

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