Universities are hotbeds of innovation. Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem within a University is a critical step to commercializing these innovations. Indian universities are moving along this trajectory. In this session, IIT-Madras' experience in creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem will be discussed with a focus on the process of setting up an ecosystem and key lessons learnt
Programme
5:15 PM Registration & High Tea
6:00 PM Welcome Address
7:10 PM
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, Madras Management Association with
Mr V Shankar
Founder, CAMS & Director, ACSYS Investments Pvt Ltd
Fireside Chat Led by Prof Ashwin Mahalingam Faculty - Department of Civil Engineering IIT Madras
Q & A
Vote of Thanks
Prof Ashwin Mahalingam
Professor
- Civil Engineering Department, IIT Madras
Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management. Ashwin's research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure planning and management, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of technology in infrastructure development. Ashwin is also a cofounder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd and serves as a Director on the Board. He is the Editor of the Engineering Project Organization Journal (EPOJ) and has served on many national committees.
Mr V Shankar an IITM, IIMC graduate who worked briefly then went on to found CAMS (Computer Age Management Services Pvt Ltd ) in 1988 to provide a Platform and services to the Indian Mutual Fund industry CAMS was recently listed He is involved with several organisations that promote entrepreneurship, as will as with both his alma mater
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