Fireside Chat with Mr. Mathisharma S., Co-founder of Vayuratha Private Limited
The Centre for Transformational Leadership (CTL) organized an enriching session on December 2nd featuring Mr. Mathisharma S., the Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder of Vayuratha Private Limited. The focus of the session revolved around the innovative development of drones for agriculturists. Mr. Mathisharma S., an alumnus of KCG College of Technology, shared his entrepreneurial journey, shedding light on the motivation behind initiating Vayuratha Private Limited and addressing the myriad challenges encountered since its inception.
During the session, Mr. Mathisharma S. underscored the pivotal role of a dedicated team in the success of a venture. He elaborated on the challenges faced and how strategic planning and teamwork were instrumental in overcoming obstacles. Financial considerations were also emphasized as crucial factors for sustaining and growing a business concern, imparting valuable insights to the audience.
The speaker’s educational background at KCG College of Technology showcased the practical application of acquired skills in the real-world business scenario. Additionally, Mr. Mathisharma S. highlighted his affiliation with the Tamil Nadu startup ecosystem, having received a substantial amount of 1.6 crore in recognition of his innovative endeavors. As an incubatee of KCG Colleges’ incubation cell, he exemplifies the collaborative support between educational institutions and startups.
The session, attended by 48 CTL members, provided an interactive platform for participants to clarify doubts and gain comprehensive insights into the multifaceted aspects of running a business. The engagement between the audience and Mr. Mathisharma S. fostered a valuable exchange of ideas and experiences.
In conclusion, the CTL session with Mr. Mathisharma S. offered a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship, team dynamics, financial management, and the symbiotic relationship between educational institutions and the startup ecosystem. The success story of Vayuratha Private Limited serves as an inspirational narrative for aspiring entrepreneurs within the CTL community.
In a country like India, the prevalence of diabetes among adults in urban areas is as high as 12 to 14 percent. Considering the population of India, the numbers are huge and increasing at a tremendous rate. The fact that most of people do not experience any symptoms and present only after complications is worrying and therefore it is importance to diagnose and treat it early. There are not much visible primary indicators as it silently affects us and many of us wake up only after complications.
KCG Tech cares for its employee’s health and wellness. To create an awareness to prevent, than to treat diabetes is more important to live a healthy and happy life. The Staff Wellness Program –“Diabetes Awareness & Management” was conducted on 19th January, 2024 between 2.00 – 3.30 pm @ F 14 for Teaching & Non-teaching staff.
Dr K Baraneedharan, MD., Senior Consultant Diabetologist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, provided information on the signs and symptoms of identifying diabetes, tests to be done, sensors on the body to monitor/find the sugar levels. He spoke about prevent/manage/reversal of diabetes through life style modifications and yoga. He spoke about diaphragmatic breathing and meditation which helps to prevent/manage/bring down the stress levels, as stress is also a major cause of diabetes. The Q & A session addressed several doubts of the audience regarding diabetes and created an awareness.
“Malala Yousafzai Woman’s Club” inaugurated successfully by the Department of Information Technology. Mrs. Bhanumathy Manoharan, Principal, Bharath Dass Matriculation School, Perungudi and Ms Mirtha S Menon Communication & Branding Specialists, Indium Software Pvt. Ltd invited as a chief guest.
CTL conducted a Seminar on Student’s Design Thinking Journey: from Ideas to Impact on 24th February 2024. Ms. Vakkalagadda Drishti Rao, III year, CSE & Secretary – CTL shared her insights and experiences with second year CTL members. Drishti shared her firsthand experience from the CTL challenge, offering practical insights into the design thinking process. The content covered various aspects, including a comprehensive overview of design thinking methodology, guidance on problem statement framing, brainstorming techniques, ideation, prototyping, and presentation skills. The session was interactive, with Drishti actively engaging the audience by presenting real-world problems for students to practice framing as design thinking challenges. A dedicated feedback session allowed students to share their thoughts and ask questions, fostering open discussion. Overall, the session received positive feedback, with students finding it valuable and beneficial for their participation in the upcoming 2024 Design Thinking Challenge.
Guest Lecture on ” Digital Therapeutics : Transforming the future of HealthCare” by Dr.Vijendra Babu , Professor , VIT University , Vellore.
Seminar Dated on : 29.02.2024, Mrs.Abinaya, Livewire solutions, Chennai. She delivered a talk on “Machine learning” As a Technical Head, she shared valuable knowledge about machine learning and its Classification. She shared a concept related to machine learning concepts with real time examples.
