The second day of the 'Chandigarh Start-Up Weekend' started with a session wherein the expert speakers from Entrepreneurship and Development Institute talked about various themes like Target Market Identification and Managing Finances that focused on acquainting the students with ways to innovate, ideate and initiate ones entrepreneurial venture.
This was followed by a workshop on Business Stimulation. The day was furthered by a lecture explaining the participants about the various qualities required in an entrepreneur and the ways to market your venture strategically. A session involved an informative activity in which the participants were taught about how to recognize their competence. Each session had a lot of interactive activities and theme centered games like Ring Toss, Business Simulation game. The participants prepared a Business Canvas, wherein they were able to identify the prospective avenues for their business venture. The day ended with an elevator pitch in which selected groups gave group presentation about their ideas. This taught the participants the right way to pitch their ideas to an investor and the importance of team work and coordination.
As a whole, the event proved to be a massive stepping stone towards young entrepreneurs comprehending to their dreams, and creating what they want to.