A daylong workshop ‘Startathon’ to inform the youngsters about the start-up was held here on Sunday. The workshop was held at Startup Space Station.
Experts from FISCA Consultants, New Delhi were in the city to talk about the startups. They also mentored the participants on how they can turn their ideas to reality.
“We have heard a lot of people talking about startups among whom many are not even aware of the exact definition of a startup”, said Ashish Mishra, Director and Funding Advisor, FISCA Consultants Private limited.
Elaborating further, he said, “At times, people have ideas which can be sold globally but they die in just the idea phase and that is why proper guidance and mentoring is required, along with funds.”
It is to be noted that the workshop was organised to access the potential of startups of Bhopal. The workshop was also focused on selecting three startups who will be awarded Rs 2 lakh FISCA mentorship package and a three day trip to Thailand.
About 45 startups participated in the workshop and presented their ideas. Imaturity, Poojapath Solutions, T-lab, PodPitara, The Indian Roar, Move Hostel.com and many other startups were present to participate in the workshop.
Rishabh Bhalla, FISCA, Director and Compliance Advisor informed that they are expecting huge potential in Madhya Pradesh. “We make sure that a business we choose is globally scalable and to access that we need to get a complete idea of their business plan and how they plan to expand it further”, said Rishabh.
The workshop was organised in association with Startup Space Station. FISCA, Branding and marketing advisor Anjali Pandey, Company Advisor Ankita Mahesrwari and Ritesh Rangare, Startup Space Station were also present.