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At the Global Startup Summit 2024 in Chennai, Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and CEO of Startup Xperts, shared his expertise on the critical balance between innovation and profitability. He highlighted the importance of setting specific budgets, timelines and milestones for innovation, regularly assessing progress and maintaining a clear distinction between short-term and long-term goals.

Mr. Shyam also emphasized driving innovation in business models, customer experiences and growth strategies, while encouraging collaboration with other brands to amplify impact. He underscored the need for startups to pivot before scaling and stressed that while innovation may involve challenges, maintaining a clear path to profitability is essential.

The event, skillfully organized by CA CS Mohit Sureka and moderated by Divya Chandrasekaran, offered a dynamic platform for fostering growth and actionable insights for startups.

The Visionary Women Circle recently hosted an insightful panel discussion on ‘Holistic Business Auditing: Key KPIs for Business Strategic Growth.’ This engaging session brought together business leaders and experts, including Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, who shared actionable strategies and valuable experiences to help businesses scale effectively.

The discussion emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to auditing, focusing on financial, operational and customer-centric KPIs critical for strategic growth. Panelists shared practical insights on aligning these metrics with long-term business goals and highlighted real-world examples to inspire actionable ideas.

The session, streamed live, garnered a diverse audience of entrepreneurs and professionals, sparking thought-provoking conversations and delivering key takeaways for businesses to implement. A big thanks to the Visionary Women Circle for organizing this impactful event

Local Startup Meets are always an exciting opportunity to engage with the entrepreneurial community, and we were thrilled to be part of one such event organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur at the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Chennai. Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar, had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion alongside fellow experts Nithish Kumar Balamurugan from GUVI and Padmanand Vasanthasekaran, where we explored the intriguing topic: ‘How Funding Affects/Impacts the Culture of a Startup?’

The session was full of valuable insights, great points and numerous real-world examples that highlighted the delicate balance between securing funding and maintaining a strong, cohesive startup culture. It was a wonderful opportunity to share thoughts on how funding decisions can influence team dynamics, innovation and long-term sustainability. We hope the discussion provided meaningful takeaways for the audience, empowering them to make informed decisions as they navigate their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Continuing our mission to inspire and enable entrepreneurs, we are delighted to announce our association with the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Kanpur for the much-anticipated UpStart’24—India’s premier Business Model Competition. This prestigious event offers aspiring entrepreneurs a unique platform to transform their groundbreaking ideas into impactful ventures, with guidance from industry experts.

Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and CEO of Startup Xperts, emphasized the importance of fostering innovation and providing startups with the tools and support to scale effectively. UpStart’24 is an exciting opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their potential and elevate their ideas to game-changing business models.

If you’re ready to take your startup to the next level, don’t miss this chance to be part of one of India’s most celebrated business model competitions. Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship!

Hackathons have always been a source of excitement, as they bring innovation to life and allow us to witness ideas in action! We are delighted that our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar, from Startup Xperts, had the privilege of being part of the Tech4Tomorrow Hackathon organized by the Chennai Institute of Technology. This remarkable event saw participation from hundreds of teams across various colleges, narrowing down to 20 exceptional finalists.

What made this Hackathon truly special was its focus on addressing the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) theme through unique ideas and prototypes. Judging these innovative solutions in just a few hours was both challenging and rewarding, requiring keen attention to detail and in-depth evaluation to ensure fairness. The competition was fierce, with many teams closely matched in terms of recognition. Importantly, several prototypes demonstrated great potential to succeed in the real world with the right focus on building sustainable and stable business models.

Kudos to the winners and a big congratulations to all participants—young and bright minds who have the power to shape the future of our nation. It was inspiring to witness such talent and creativity and we at Startup Xperts remain committed to encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial growth.