An Interactive Session by Er. Parvez Qalander and Mr. Faisal Kawosa

03 June 2024

An interactive session for entrepreneurs was held today at the CIED Foundation, IUST, under the direction of Director Prof. Parvez A. Mir.

The session was inaugurated by Prof. Parvez A. Mir, who introduced the participants to the concept of startups and how to approach starting their own businesses.

Er. Parvez Qalendar, an Industrial Consultant, conducted a brief interactive session with the participants on creating business ideas. He discussed how to develop and finalize a business idea and provided guidance on digital marketing. He also raised awareness about field marketing and evaluated the participants' business development plans (DPRs) that they had prepared.

Mr. Faisal Kawoosa, CEO of Techarc Pvt. Ltd., engaged with participants on marketing challenges. He shared valuable insights on starting a business unit and becoming a successful entrepreneur, recounting his own experiences and the struggles he faced. He exchanged contact information with participants and encouraged ongoing collaboration beyond the session.

The session aimed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical skills and knowledge for effectively managing business finances, especially for management and STEM students.

The session was facilitated by an experienced industrial consultant who specializes in business and has extensive practical knowledge to share. Through interactive learning activities and personalized guidance, participants gained practical skills directly applicable to their entrepreneurial ventures.

The overall session was interactive, featuring cooperative group activities, discussions, and real-life exercises to help participants apply the concepts to their own brands or businesses.