Venturing into new arenas of business has always been a passion for me. Of late, it’s EmCeeing in a variety of events.  One such memorable event was the SMC organised recently by the IIT Kanpur Pune Chapter on 15th September ’18. I was thrilled to have the honour of hosting this event. As an entrepreneur, I was looking forward to getting the essence of the speeches and the speakers to come.  I was in the presence of some very talented architects and master minds of successful careers and start ups. The keynote address by Dr. Anand Deshpande marked the beginning of what was to be a glorious day. To run a business, one needs so much more than just the ideas to start it with. The mentors and the people we partner with plays an equally important role in helping our business have a good run and a healthy growth. The importance of a good mentor and the influence the mentor has on the mindset of the entrepreneur is immense. Many such prominent speakers came up on the stage to share their experiences and thoughts. Each and every person in the audience gleaned something different from the various talks.  Now looking back I realize that throughout all these events I had the honor of hosting some amazing minds. I could interact more with these people at a more closer level. Also the exposure one naturally gets by being on the stage,  as a person making impromptu speeches and introductions and learning from the best of the minds of this century !

To write on a subject would mean putting into use a person’s intellect, time and most importantly their ability to write precisely about the subject in hand.An intimate knowledge of grammar or an IQ of 160 wouldn’t possibly give the best write up. It is an acquired skill- one which has to be learnt, practiced and perfected. It is in itself an art.Not everyone can capture the attention of the reader. But to be that person who excels in this art, be it be in an email or a newsletter, it has to be done with such meticulousness that the intended readability and effectiveness are achieved. To be a successful blogger or an entrepreneur, this is one pivotal aspect. Even an important Facebook post wouldn’t become viral without the content hitting the heart of the subject. But a skilled writer can turn even a piffling news into a wildfire simply with an excellent choice of words. The mastery over words and language along with the skill of writing can make magic. This is exactly what we discussed recently in the Workshop on Content Writing that we successfully concluded on — September 2018. It was a really fulfilling yet challenging endeavour. Entrepreneurs, HR professionals, digital marketing experts, trainers and even budding NewGen writers came in with their sky high aspirations. We had a very productive session about this most sought after skill nowadays. Along with the talk on the various techniques and methods that one can employ, we also engaged in sharing knowledge acquired from real life experiences. Each tried their hand at this art of writing, armed with the new ideas. All enjoyed it to the fullest and the same fulfilment was gained by the attendees. All went back home enlightened and invigorated.Sure enough we realize yet again why pen is still the mightiest:) Writing Credits – Neenu Mangatt

There is at least that one time in every person’s life where they feel on top of the world. To be the President of the Pune Toastmasters Club, after a year of serving as a treasurer, has provided me with such an opportunity. This is not only a stage to showcase one’s talents, but more importantly, a place to benefit from the talented others.

“Salutation to the noble Guru, who has opened the eyes blinded by darkness of ignorance with the collyrium-stick of knowledge” (translation of a Sanskrit Shloka) To be back at one’s alma mater is always a pleasure. It takes us back to all those bitter sweet memories we had, all around the campus.

https://youtu.be/EwukrJ4gKYQ Getting any business up and running is never an easy task. While it may seem like a sprint, it’s always a marathon – requiring the investment of time, money and most importantly our own self.

The Leela Mumbai recently stood witness to an extraordinary event in the history of start-ups. For RA Consulting too that was an overwhelming moment being an outreach partner for this endeavour.

Patience is a virtue less known these days and I want results overnight if not in a fortnight. This makes me do things, take decisions which may not be wise in the least. But nonetheless, I will give my best !

RAC collaborated with the Startup Grind Pune as Supporting partners for the event which is held every month. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Each monthly event, hosted in over 200 cities and 100 countries, features a successful local founder, innovator, educator, or investor who shares their story and the lessons they learned on the road to building a great company. These events provide networking opportunities with amazing startups and local entrepreneurs, and give entrepreneurs inspiration for the startup journey ahead. Google for Entrepreneurs is powering Startup Grind as they grow their reach internationally and using Google tools to connect local chapters.