Key Takeaways

• MVP Refinement- Kaustubh Dhargalkar Ph.D (Innovation Mgt) , Dean of Business Design & Innovation at Welingkar Institute of Management and an Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi alumnus, emphasized the importance of designing an MVP from the customer's perspective. By integrating sensory elements such as visual and tactile features, startups can enhance user engagement and retention.


• GTM Strategy- Abhishek Kapoor, CEO and Co-Founder of Integral Bytes Skills Academy, and alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, highlighted the necessity of identifying a primary customer segment and crafting tailored messages for them. This segment becomes your early adopters and brand ambassadors. Capturing their feedback is crucial for refining your offerings.


• Investment Readiness- Harshit Tahiliani, VP of Investments at IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited Ventures, discussed the importance of telling a compelling story to attract investors. He stressed the need for clarity in market understanding and financial planning to build investor confidence.


• Patent Valuation and Monetization- Rajneesh Kumar, Head of TTO at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, focused on three key aspects: outsourcing IP search and patent claim drafting, clarifying ownership and IP policies from the start, and leveraging AI for IP creation and protection strategies.