'TiE-ISB Connect 2008' to begin on November 5

By siliconindia   |   Friday, 31 October 2008, 16:14 IST
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Hyderabad: Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (WCED) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE- Hyderabad chapter) will jointly organize the 'TiE-ISB Connect 2008', a platform for sharing ideas about inclusive growth, at the Indian School of Business (ISB) from November 5 to 7. The theme for this year TiE-ISB Connect is to tap the 'The Next 800 million Opportunity' and review the overall economic growth patterns; compare with the developed nation and explore the possible models for India. Discussion will be held on migration of labor pool from primary farming sector to secondary manufacturing sector and further to tertiary services sector including the wage arbitrage. HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh, who is also the chief guest for the event, will deliver inaugural keynote address on the topic 'Wealth Creation & Inclusive Growth'. Other eminent keynote speakers during the three-day event are David Kayle, Acumen Fund, Y C Deveshwar, ITC and Bijou Kurien, Reliance Retail. On the theme, Ajit Rangnekar, Deputy Dean, ISB, said, 'Inclusive growth in India requires equal opportunities and entrepreneurship has the potential to meet this demand. The ISB has focused its efforts to nurture entrepreneurs, who will create ventures that will generate opportunities and wealth in the rural and ancillary sectors.' J A Chowdary, President of TiE, Hyderabad Chapter said, TiE-ISB Connect has been successful in providing many aspirants a destination to turn idea into reality. Our mission, he said is to play a key role in bringing Bright Ideas and Cool Start ups to accomplish their journey and find ways to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship. Dr Krishna Tanuku, Executive Director, WCED, said, 'We need more community based support for entrepreneurship rather than individual. Events such as the TiE- ISB Connect play a key role in strengthening the community support for entrepreneurship.' Supported by TOTEM Infrastructure, Microsoft, Sun Start Up Essentials, SATYAM, INDU Group, and Microsoft Start Up Accelerator Program, the event will also feature workshop on Jumpstart your venture, VC Connect and a special panel discussion on Taking India Forward.