Thursday, June 19, 2025
Date: 19-06-2025
Time: 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall, DYP DPU Dr D Y Patil B School
Resource Person: CA Megha Shah
Virtual CFO and Independent Director,
M N Consultancy
Participants: Students (Batch 2025-2027)
Faculty Coordinator: Mr. Laxmikant Shinde and Mr. Bhalchandra Deshpande
Organizer: DYP DPU Dr DY Patil B School
Objectives: To conduct a corporate session on “Exploring Career opportunities in Startups: A guide to financial success and Business Growth” , for the newly inducted students and prepare students for the upcoming Academic and Corporate Readiness.
Summary of the key takeaways:
1. Differentiation: How brands survive globally by focusing on convenience, pricing, quality, services, transparency, health consciousness, and incorporating local values.
2. Pricing Strategies: Premium pricing policies and their sustainability based on product quality and demand.
3. Adaptability & Appreciation: The importance of flexibility, appreciating market changes, and avoiding overconfidence (illustrated by Nokia's failure)
4. Corporate vs. Startup: Advantages (security, structure) and challenges (monotony) of corporate jobs versus the multiple tasks, workload, and pressure in startups.
5. Startup Cycle: The steps of a startup cycle: Idea, Validation, Supply Chain Management, Launch, Delivery, Scaling, and Maturity/Exit.
Important Examples or Case Studies:
Apple: Used as an example of a brand following a premium pricing policy.
Jack Ma (Alibaba): His story of rejection and eventual success highlighted the importance of perseverance.
Nokia: Example of a company that failed due to overconfidence and lack of adaptability.
Cloud Manufacturing: A platform connecting manufacturers with unutilized capacity to meet demand.
Parking Solutions: Examples of innovative parking solutions using technology like autofocus cameras, reservation systems, and real-time availability detection.