Startups and Entrepreneurship
Bombay Chamber organised a National Seminar on Startups and Entrepreneurship – Trends and Lessons from UK and India as a part of UKIERI activity with the aim to discuss human, financial, technological and strategic aspects for Entrepreneurs and Startups, Share best practices, trends and outlook for entrepreneurship in UK and India, Facilitate opportunities for Startups and Vocational Institutes from UK and India.
Mr. F.N.Subedar, Senior Vice President, Bombay Chamber gave the Welcome address by describing legacy of the chamber & various initiatives undertaken by Bombay Chamber to promote SMEs.
Mr. Vijay Srirangan, Director General, Bombay Chamber briefed the audience regarding Bombay chamber’s initiative under UKIERI project. He emphasised on Bombay Chamber’s initiative regarding capacity building of SMEs through trainings in the area of business processes and soft skills.
Prof. David Wittenberg presented case study on traits and skill differences among entrepreneurs in the countries mainly like UK and india. He pointed out in India that our cultural foundation discourages young entrepreneurs. Therefore role of education system is more significant.