Catalyst CfE, Krea University

We were delighted to host Dilnawaz Khan, Founder of Codesign Labs & Power Deck, at Krea University for Bootcamp 2 of our Zero to One series. Mr. Khan led an insightful session on startup failures and pivots, highlighting how uncertainty and setbacks are often an inevitable part of building something meaningful. He spoke about the importance of staying adaptable, recognizing when change is necessary, and approaching failure as a source of clarity rather than discouragement. What made the session especially valuable was his candid perspective on founder decision-making, knowing when to persist, when to rethink, and how resilience plays a critical role in long-term growth. His practical insights helped the audience better understand the realities of the startup journey beyond theory. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from his experiences, and excited to continue building conversations like these within the ecosystem. #KreaUniversity #StartupBootcamp #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FounderJourney #StartupLearning #ZeroToOne #Catalyst

We had the privilege of hosting Tushar Chanderbhan Saini at Krea University for Bootcamp 1 of our Zero to One series. The session focused on Product-Market Fit, Revenue Models, and Financial Models for early-stage startups and it was nothing short of insightful. Mr. Saini broke down complex startup finance concepts into practical, founder-friendly frameworks that our participants could immediately relate to and apply. What stood out most was his emphasis on understanding the customer deeply before chasing scale, designing revenue models aligned with long-term value creation, and building financial discipline from day one. His insights into founder mistakes made the session extremely engaging and actionable. Looking forward to many more such interactions! #KreaUniversity #StartupBootcamp #Entrepreneurship #ProductMarketFit #StartupFinance #FounderJourney

We had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with Paula Mariwala, a pioneer in India’s venture capital ecosystem and a founding partner at Aureolis Ventures. Drawing from her journey, from being part of the founding team at Seedfund in 2006 to backing companies such as RedBus, she shared valuable insights on the evolution of early-stage investing in India. She spoke about the responsibility of an investor to balance encouragement with discipline, emphasizing that strong founder-investor relationships are built on trust, transparency, and accountability. She also highlighted the need for greater diversity across stakeholders and encouraged founders to focus on solving complex, real-world challenges with long-term vision and patient capital. We are grateful for her perspectives and look forward to continuing to create spaces for meaningful dialogue on entrepreneurship and innovation. #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem #Leadership #Innovation

Appreciate this perspective from Campus Fund and Amit Mehta. Conversations like these — grounded, practical, and mindset-focused are exactly what the Centre for Entrepreneurship, supported by Catalyst at Krea University aims to enable on campus. Grateful for partners who help bring real-world clarity into student spaces. #CentreForEntrepreneurship #KreaUniversity #StartupEcosystem #EntrepreneurialMindset

Earlier this week, we launched the Centre for Entrepreneurship supported by Catalyst at Krea University at Catalysing Entrepreneurship. It was a day of thoughtful conversations — on building from zero to one, scaling with intent, navigating uncertainty, and understanding the systems that support founders along the way. From founders and investors to incubator leaders and operators, the sessions reflected the many perspectives that shape entrepreneurship in the real world. We’re grateful to our speakers and panelists for sharing their journeys and insights with the Krea community: Mithun Sacheti, Vishesh Rajaram, Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Manish Saksena, Anand Sri Ganesh, Sujay S., Innu Nevatia, Amit Mehta, and Vipul Sekhsaria. Through this launch, the Centre for Entrepreneurship, supported by Catalyst at Krea University, seeks to embed entrepreneurship as a mindset across academic and co-curricular life; one that we hope continues to grow with the community. We look forward to building, together. Lakshmi Narayanan Deepanshu Khandelwal Lakshmi Kumar Kapil Viswanathan Prabhanshu pandey Krea University Catalyst Nirmala Rao Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi Rohan Singhi #CatalystCFE #CatalysingEntrepreneurship #CentreForEntrepreneurship #KreaUniversity #Startups #Founders #Investors #Entrepreneurship

Blending heritage, sustainability, and modern brand building, Manish Saksena has played a pivotal role in shaping purpose-led consumer brands in India. As the Lead of Aadyam Handwoven - Aditya Birla Group , he has worked closely with artisan communities across the country to revive traditional handloom practices while building a contemporary, globally relevant brand. With extensive experience in retail, brand strategy, and design-led innovation, Manish’s journey demonstrates how entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact while scaling responsibly. He will be joining us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship as we inaugurate Catalyst CfE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 📍 Krea University

The future of investing is being shaped by AI, and Vishesh Rajaram is at the forefront of it. As Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, Vishesh backs deep-tech and frontier-tech startups building the next wave of innovation. He joins us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship to explore what investing looks like in the age of the AI economy. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #AIeconomy #DeepTech #StartupInvesting #KreaUniversity

What does it really take to go from 0 to 1? From your first idea to your first customer, and eventually, your first cheque. We’ve seen numerous startups take that leap from vision to venture. Now, we bring that same 0 → 1 energy to Catalysing Entrepreneurship at Krea University. This panel brings together founders, operators, and investors who’ve lived the early-stage grind building, backing, and scaling companies from the ground up. Featuring: Sujay S. – Founder, Zwende Innu Nevatia – Founder, Zwende Amit Mehta – VC, Campus Fund Vipul Sekhsaria – Co-Founder & COO, Kaleidofin Join us as we launch the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University and dive into what it really takes to go from idea to impact. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #ZeroToOne #StartupLife #Sankriya #Founders #VCInsights #KreaUniversity #BuildingFromScratch

From a bold idea to one of India’s most iconic omni-channel brands, Mithun Sacheti’s journey with CaratLane - A TATA Product is a masterclass in vision, execution, and resilience. As the Co-Founder of CaratLane, Mithun transformed how India buys jewellery by blending design, tech, and customer-first thinking at scale. Catch him in a special fireside chat at Catalysing Entrepreneurship, as we inaugurate Catalyst CFE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #Entrepreneurship #CaratLane #StartupJourneys #Founders #KreaUniversity

Vipul Sekhsaria is a seasoned fintech leader and one of the founding minds behind Kaleidofin Private Limited — a purpose-driven platform that uses technology to bring inclusive, tailored financial solutions to under-banked customers, empowering individuals and micro-enterprises across India. With a rich leadership journey spanning insurance, network partnerships, strategic growth, and scaling operations, Vipul drives business expansion by building bridges between technology, finance, and real-world impact. He will be joining us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship as we inaugurate Catalyst CfE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 📍 Krea University #catalystcfe #fintechforgood #entrepreneurship #inclusivefinance #leadership #kreauniversity