On 23rd September 2026, the Department of ISE and CSD, in association with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), organized an expert talk titled " The Startup Journey: Problem to Solution." The session was held in Room No. 406 at 12:00 PM.

The session was delivered by Mrs. Archana Devadiga, Team Lead, Ex. Employee, Accenture. She shared her entrepreneurial journey, explaining how to start business, the challenges faced, and the importance of confidence, perseverance, and strategic planning in building a successful business.

The resource person discussed the significance of The Startup Journey: Problem to Solution, emphasizing the need to understand customer requirements, validate ideas before implementation, and develop sustainable business models. Through practical examples from her own experience and giving real world examples, she inspired students to pursue entrepreneurship with confidence and determination.

The session concluded with an engaging Question-and-Answer session, where students actively interacted with the speaker by asking questions about startups, business management, and entrepreneurship. Mrs. Archana D, answered all the queries with practical insights, making the session highly interactive and informative.

The event was efficiently coordinated by Prof. Chaitra K, CSD Staff Coordinator, and Prof. Aparna N, ISE Staff Coordinator. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D, Principal, with the support of Prof. Sudarshan K, HOD, ISE & CSD and Dr. Umashankar K S, IIC Coordinator.

Overall, the expert talk was highly inspiring and informative, providing students with valuable knowledge on entrepreneurship, business planning, and startup development while encouraging them to transform innovative ideas into successful business ventures.