A Session on Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business
On August 1st, 2025, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML), in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), successfully organised a Session titled “Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business.”
The session started at 11:30 AM and was specially curated for Second-Year Engineering students. A total of 163 students from different branches of the Second Year were present for the event, reflecting the strong enthusiasm and interest in entrepreneurial learning across disciplines. The event aimed to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among budding technocrats by introducing them to the fundamentals of lean start-ups and the concept of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
The key objectives of the session were to introduce the concept and significance of lean start-ups in today’s business environment, to explore how MVPs are effectively used in validating and refining business ideas, and to share real-life start-up journeys, challenges, and experiences to inspire and motivate students.
The mentoring session was led by Ms. Sanika Aagashe, CEO at Shrinika Clothing, who delivered a comprehensive and engaging talk enriched with practical insights and entrepreneurial experiences. The speaker emphasised the importance of agility, customer feedback, and rapid iteration in developing a successful start-up. The real-world case studies presented during the session provided students with a deeper understanding of how theoretical concepts translate into practice.
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