IIT Madras Alumni Across Generations Share Success Stories at Innovation Forum

Three generations of IIT Madras alumni shared how the Institute shaped their entrepreneurial journeys at a vibrant discussion on innovation and entrepreneurship. Know details here

IIT Madras Alumni Across Generations Share Success Stories at Innovation Forum

Students and researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras had a unique opportunity to hear three generations of alumni share how their alma mater nurtured their entrepreneurial spirit. These accomplished alumni engaged with students during the ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at IIT Madras’ event, organized by the Office of Alumni and Corporate Relations (ACR) on campus.

A panel discussion titled "Evolution of Entrepreneurship: Three Generations of Alumni Share How IIT Madras Catalyzed Their Journey" brought together entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders to share insights and experiences on how the institute shaped their paths to building successful ventures.

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras, and several IITM Alumni Entrepreneurs, faculty and students took part in the event. Welcoming the Alumni to their Alma Mater, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Bharat must be a Start-up nation to achieve supremacy. Very heartening to note that several of our alumni are successful entrepreneurs and I have no doubt that we will have many more of them in future”

Highlighting the important role Alumni can play in inspiring current students, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras has a proud legacy of its alumni who have had remarkable success as entrepreneurs and have also gone on to be guiding lights for the next generation of students. Not only have they been beacons of business success, they have also played a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs at the Institute. Through their success stories and staunch support to the institute, each generation of alumni has passed on the entrepreneurial torch to the next, thereby fostering a vibrant culture of innovation.”

Describing IIT Madras’ role in his entrepreneurial journey, V. Shankar, Founder, CAMS, said, “IIT Madras provided me with more than just technical expertise; it instilled the resilience, curiosity, and analytical mindset essential for entrepreneurship. The ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of solutions I experienced there laid a foundation that has been invaluable on my journey as a founder.”

The event concluded with the re-launch of An Eye for Detail, a book by historian V. Sriram, first published in 2016, chronicling V. Shankar’s entrepreneurial journey. The re-launch, led by Prof. V. Kamakoti, also introduced the book’s audio podcast and video podcast series.

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