Dear All;
Join us for a refreshing fireside chat with Dr. Madhur Motwani, co-founder of Proxi Farma Pvt Ltd, a resident VC startupaiming to transform food into medicine as he shares some of his insights and information on overall wellbeing. Madhur strongly believes that our ‘gut microbiome’ is a forgotten organ that can be trained using food to control chronic inflammatory diseases, even those that extend beyond the gut. As a general physician, he wants to share how he approaches mental health discussions, and as a scientist, he wants to discuss the role of the ‘gut-brain’ axis in promoting mental well-being. 
Oh, and don’t be surprised if he serves up some gut-friendly ‘food for thought’ during the conversations!
This session is going to be conversational and interactive. So do join us if it is of interest to you! You can register using this link: https://forms.gle/4wzS6QG3FQtwspXa7

Details of this session are as follows:
Day, Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023Time: 4.30 pm onwardsVenue: Venture Center Library 
Feel free to reach out in case of any questions

Hey there bookworms –

We are excited to invite you to a special book club meeting. 
We will be discussing “Three Thousand Stitches” by Sudha Murthy. This insightful book offers a glimpse into the author’s experiences and life lessons while working in the social sector.

Keeping with the theme, we will be joined by Ms. Niruta Killedar for a special session on ‘Voices from the Field – Stories of Social Impact’. Get ready to be inspired as you hear about the ground realities, challenges, and triumphs that come with working in the social innovation sector. 

As always, no pressure if you haven’t had a chance to read the book yet – our discussions are all about sharing thoughts and bouncing ideas around. Plus, it’s always a blast to hang out with fellow book lovers! 

What can you expect from our Book Club? A cozy and informal gathering of book lovers like yourself, where we discuss the book’s themes, and moments that struck a chord with us. 

Date: 19th  October 2023
Time: 3.45 pm to 4.45 pm
Location: Venture Center Library, 100 NIP, Ground floor

Please RSVP by registering here– 

Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of NIKE … Phil Knight

                Knight details the many  terrifying risks he encountered along the way , the crushing setbacks, the ruthless competitors and hostile bankers, – as well as his thrilling triumphs and narrow escapes. Above all, he recalls the foundational relationships that formed the heart and soul of Nike. Together, harnessing the electrifying power of a bold vision and a shared belief in the redemptive, transformative power of sports, they created a brand, and a culture, that changed everything.

 Bill Gates blog

Dr. Premnath, Director at Venture Center has written a synopsis and review of the book on his blog at Excerpts from Shoe Dog

As mentioned in my earlier mail, if any of you I interested in having a Book Discussion and Talk on any book that you find interesting and helpful for entrepreneurs and startups, please do share it with us.  We will be happy to provide a 2-hr slot, on any Saturday during working hours, 9.30 am to 5 pm. I am sure many of you have read a lot or have personal experience of being an entrepreneur, so do let us have the benefit from your thoughts and experiences.

May I gently remind you of  the Talk and Book Discussion – “Thank You For Being Late” by Thomas Friedman on Saturday 21 January, 10 am to 12 pm. Register her

Karmayogi: A Biography of E.Sreedharan … by  M.S.Ashokan

A dramatic and inspiring story of E. Sreedharan, the much-admired engineer and technocrat who won accolades for finishing the Delhi Metro project within budget and on time, in the face of severe constraints.

The Hindu

Think Link

TED Talk: the Official TED Guide to Public Speaking … by Chris Anderson, Head of TED

Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, sharing knowledge, and promoting a shared dream.

He has worked behind the scenes with all the TED speakers who have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights ……. Everything from how to craft your talk’s content to how you can be most effective on stage.

Forbes

CBS News