Bengaluru: Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) and its Business Incubation and Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF) hosted the Bridging Bihar event in Bengaluru on December 8, bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, industry leaders, and dignitaries to discuss strategies for Bihar’s development.
In addition to leaders of Bihari origin, the event welcomed foreign dignitaries, adding a global dimension to the discussions. Held at Fortune JP Cosmos (ITC), the event highlighted innovation and collaboration as key drivers of economic transformation in the state.
The program included thought-provoking speeches, engaging panel discussions, and a networking session, that celebrated ideas and fostered collaboration.
Prominent leaders shared insights into fostering entrepreneurship in Bihar. Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director of CIMP, emphasized the crucial role of startups and innovation in reshaping Bihar’s economic future. Kumod Kumar, CEO of CIMP-BIIF and TiE Patna Founding President, underlined the significance of building collaborative ecosystems to empower startups. Prof. Vibhash Kumar, Executive Director of TiE Patna, highlighted the importance of networks in driving entrepreneurial success. Adding to the discussion virtually, Prof. Sunil Kumar, Professor of Practice at CIMP, offered valuable advice on creating sustainable business ventures.
The event featured valuable insights from startup leaders. Ravi Bhardwaj, founder of Startup-Legal, outlined steps to navigate legal challenges, while Anshuman Sinha, founder of Startup Steroid, explained effective funding strategies and the importance of global networks. Divyanshu Verma, founder of Redinent Innovations, highlighted the growing significance of cybersecurity in modern businesses.
CA Pallavi Jha, founder of VMR Info, emphasized financial stability as a cornerstone for startup growth. Chandan Kumar, co-founder of Goodgudi and SETNER, shared lessons on scaling consumer and tech ventures, and Chandrashekhar Mandal, founder of Digital Labour Chowk, spoke about leveraging technology to empower the labor sector. Amitesh Kumar, founder of Lending King, explored the transformative potential of fintech in shaping the startup ecosystem.
The Bridging Bihar event exemplified the combined strength of Bihar’s diaspora, startups, and thought leaders. It served as a platform to create a shared vision for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation, paving the way for a more prosperous future for the state.
