· The Two-Day Idea Sprint Boot Camp 2.0 was an intensive workshop designed to equip first-year students with the necessary skills and tools to develop innovative ideas and turn them into successful ventures. The workshop took place over two days and covered a wide range of topics, including problem finding, problem solving, ideation, validation with design thinking, business model canvas, pitch deck creation, and storytelling.
Resource persons for the workshop:
1. Ms.Nagalakshmi, Chair, CII-Yi Salem Chapter
2. Mr.Charath Chander Natarajan, Director- MaxCADD, Coimbatore
3. Ms.Nethya Sri Subramani, Founder & CEO, Dream Careerist
4. Mr.K.Sakthivel, Project Lead, StartupTN
5. Mr, Senthil kumar Rajappan, Founder & CEO, Halcyon Ventures
6. Mr.Shameer, Co-Founder, By The Startups
7. Dr.Shriram Vasudevan, Intel Innovator,
8. Prof.Xavier Richards, Associate Innovation Officer, KPRIET
9. Mr.D.Joel Andrews, Co-Founder and Director, JESSO EduTech LLP
10. Ms.Niveditha R, Co-Founder - Machenn
· The workshop began with an introduction from experienced facilitators, who provided an overview of the objectives and structure of the workshop. The facilitators then guided the participants through a series of interactive sessions that focused on identifying problems, exploring different approaches to problem solving, brainstorming and developing new ideas, and validating those ideas using design thinking principles.
· Throughout the workshop, participants had the opportunity to work in small groups and engage in hands-on activities that helped them develop their ideation skills. The facilitators provided feedback and guidance to help participants refine their ideas and make them more viable.
· In addition to the core ideation sessions, participants also had the opportunity to learn about the business model canvas, pitch deck creation, and storytelling. The facilitators provided insights and practical advice on how to create a compelling pitch deck, tell a compelling story, and win competitions. Participants also had the opportunity to interact with startup founders, who shared their experiences and insights into what it takes to build a successful startup. These interactions provided participants with valuable networking opportunities and helped them gain a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem.
· Overall, the Two-Day Idea Sprint Boot Camp 2.0 was a valuable learning experience for first-year students. Participants left the workshop with a better understanding of how to develop innovative ideas and turn them into successful ventures. The practical knowledge, insights, and networking opportunities provided by the workshop will be beneficial for the participants as they continue their academic and professional journeys.
