2026-02-21
ITS College of Pharmacy conducted an Alumni cum Entrepreneur Talk for students on 21 February 2026 intending to connect learners with experienced professionals and offer insights into the practical aspects of the pharmaceutical field The session served as an interactive platform where students could learn from the professional journeys and experiences of distinguished alumni On this occasion Mr Arpit Chadha Vice Chairman of ITS The Education Group highlighted the vital role of alumni entrepreneurs in strengthening the academic community He emphasized that alumni serve as mentors role models and valuable links between the institution and the professional world inspiring students to learn from their experiences and achievements
The program began with a welcome address delivered by Dr S Sadish Kumar Director ITS College of Pharmacy who warmly welcomed the guest alumni and participants In his address he spoke about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in todays world while emphasizing that the experience and practical insights of industry experts and alumni remain invaluable He highlighted that such interactions provide students with career guidance motivation and a clearer understanding of industry expectations He appreciated the organising teams efforts in arranging the event and wished the participants a productive and engaging session
Mr Jayant Bhagat Founder CEO Medecule Founder Zero to 1 Trustee manju Samvardhan Foundation spoke on the topic Fundamentals of Startups He explained that while ideas are common successful execution is what makes a startup stand out He discussed different types of startups such as scalable startups small businesses corporate ventures and lifestyle startups and highlighted how startups act as powerful drivers of change in modern economies He also encouraged students to identify realworld problems develop practical business plans and design effective solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset
Another informative talk was delivered by Mr Harsh Goswami Academician Young Scientist Awardee NSS Program Coordinator on Career Opportunities in Pharma Your Pathway to Thriving in Your Dream He discussed various career options available for pharmacists key industry roles and the importance of gaining additional certifications He advised students to continuously upskill themselves gain practical experience build strong resumes and stay professionally connected through networking
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation of 264 attendees present during the session The interaction enabled students to gain a clearer understanding of career progression professional challenges and the essential skills needed to build a successful career in the pharmaceutical sector Ms Nidhi Assistant Professor presented the vote of thanks and conveyed sincere appreciation to the respected guests faculty members students and organisers for their presence and support She expressed gratitude to the invited speakers for sharing their valuable experiences and acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the coordinators and volunteers in ensuring the smooth execution of the event She concluded by thanking everyone for their enthusiastic participation which made the program meaningful and memorable The event was effectively coordinated by Dr Sagarika Majhi along with cocoordinators Mr Manish Ms Sakshi and Ms Nidhi The program concluded with group photographs followed by the National Anthem
