Entrepreneurship Cell ( E-Cell )
A student-driven organization at PES University focused on developing an entrepreneurial mindset through events, workshops, and community engagement.
The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) is a student-driven organization at PES University, led by passionate leaders like Samarth S Rao and Shrishti A. With a community of over 60 members, E-Cell is dedicated to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing that entrepreneurship is about self-discovery, innovation, and creating positive change in the community. It provides a platform for students to develop business acumen, leadership skills, and startup ideas, inspiring them to follow in the footsteps of visionaries like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
To inspire students to embrace entrepreneurship as a way of life, fostering innovation, leadership, and community impact through dynamic platforms for learning and networking.
- E-Summit: An annual flagship event connecting students with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders for inspiration and networking.
- Competitions: Events like Shark Tank and EndGame – Crisis Committee for Business, challenging students to pitch ideas and solve real-world business problems.
- Workshops: Sessions such as The Gutsy Entrepreneur, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club, focusing on creating Business Model Canvases, the foundation of startups.
- Webinars: Interactive sessions with established entrepreneurs sharing success stories and insights to motivate students.
- Social Media Engagement: Active platforms delivering educational content on business news, investing, startup diaries, personal finance, and company backstories.
- Partnerships: Contributions to Aatmatrisha through marketing and sponsorship efforts, and collaborations with external organizations.
- Successfully organized Meet, Greet & Connect, a networking event that spread the culture of entrepreneurship.
- Partnered with the Rotaract Club for The Gutsy Entrepreneur, showcasing remarkable student ideas.
- Played a pivotal role in marketing and securing sponsors for Aatmatrisha, enhancing its scale and impact.
- Built a diverse community of over 60 members, including hustlers, visionaries, designers, content creators, and researchers.
- Gained significant traction through an active social media presence, engaging business enthusiasts with informative content.
- Contributed to CIE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, complementing programs like the mandatory EIE courses and CIE Ignite Ideathon.
Join the Community: Connect via E-Cell’s LinkedIn page or email cieprogram@pes.edu to become a member.