School of Management, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS) has organized a programme titled “Dynamics of Undergraduate Capstone Project Class of 2025” recently.
The event targets students aspiring to pursue Family Business and Entrepreneurship.
The event brought together parents, students, industry leaders, and academia in an engaging session aimed at shaping entrepreneurial futures.
With the theme, “From Capstone to Career: How Industry Knowledge Shapes Entrepreneurial Futures,” the event underscored the vital role of collaborative learning and real-world applications in fostering entrepreneurial success.
The session featured Karthikeyan, President of CODISSIA, as the Chief Guest, and keynote speakers Sriram Prasad, CEO of Keeraikadai Ventures, and Kesshave Jain, Manager of Rishabh Cables and Electricals Ltd.
They emphasized the significance of parental guidance and collaboration in shaping a successful career. The discussions highlighted how intergenerational partnerships can enhance business growth, with parents providing experience-based supervision and the younger generation introducing creative innovations and advanced technologies.
The session provided valuable insights into building sustainable and progressive family businesses through mutual respect, teamwork, and technological adaptation.
Karthikeyan delivered the inaugural address emphasising empowering the next generation to drive the growth of family businesses within the MSME sector.
The event featured a panel discussion that explored critical topics such as scaling MSMEs, funding opportunities, leveraging government initiatives, and transitioning entrepreneurship into a sustainable career path.
The discussion offered actionable insights for parents and students, inspiring them to envision entrepreneurship as a viable and transformative career option.
The event underscored the college’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices, empowering students to take charge of their entrepreneurial journeys with the support of their families and the larger ecosystem.
The session also witnessed a discussion on ‘Bridging Horizons: Industry meet Academia’ where the best minds from Engineering, B-School, and Liberal Arts faculties came together to explore how academia and MSMEs can create a win-win partnership.
Karthikeyan and Aman Dubey, (Forge Coimbatore) discussed how MSMEs and institutions can collaborate to drive innovation, address skill gaps, and shape a future-ready workforce.
