A batch of 51 young entrepreneurs from the founding class of I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme at Indian School of Business (ISB) has graduated on Saturday in a ceremony held in Hyderabad campus.
For six months, ivi students have had access to ISB’s renowned faculty, a robust alumni network, leading investors, and industry experts.
Building robust networks
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Nayar, Founder and Chairman, Sorin Investment Fund, President, Assocham said the entrepreneurial journey was about far more than just securing capital or chasing rapid growth. Success comes from nurturing strong mentorships and building robust networks, he added.
Professor Bhagwan Chowdhry, Faculty Director, ISB I-Venture, said the I-Venture Immersive programme would give a real exam in the act of building a business—a test that continues well beyond graduation. The ISB would remain as a for the its graduates where they could always return for guidance, collaboration, and continued growth.
As part of Phase 2 of the programme, 12 ventures (15 students) from the graduating class have been selected to receive funding and extended venture-building support to accelerate their growth. “This crucial backing allows them to refine their business models, develop prototypes, and move closer to market entry with the continued support of ISB’s ecosystem,’‘ ISB said in a release.
