The Startup Summit examines the science of starting a business in terms of The Physics Behind Starting a Business, The Mathematics of Selecting the Best Business, The Chemistry of Managing Business Operations and The Biology of Building Business Growth. Today’s competitive and transitional times demand that early entrepreneurs build their business keeping all four aspects in mind. Successful entrepreneurs, business and industry experts continue to be generous with their time and knowledge to mentor small business owners and early entrepreneurs, and so we should not miss this opportunity.

The Physics behind starting a business

In business, just as in physics, and also perhaps life in general, it's easier to maintain momentum than to overcome inertia. Quantum represents the potentiality in business to create ground for a rewarding Business Start-up . Physics explains how the natural world behaves -- how matter, energy and motion work. We need to draw on the laws of physics to design the business model and draw the business plan. Only then can we build dynamic structures and processes that will serve us best.

The Mathematics of Selecting the Best Business

With hundreds of different brands, investment levels and business types, how can you select the right business? Selecting the right business needs logic and reasoning that helps us read the numbers right. By recognising what numbers tell us we can discover the right business for our investment that minimizes risk and maximize Returns.

Market evaluations are a crucial part of selecting the right business opportunity; which calls for an understanding of:

  • Demographics of potential customers,
  • The local need for the product or services being offered
  • Cost of the services or products
  • Current & vacant market share

The Biology of Building Business Growth

The science of biology empowers us with the understanding of how organic and sustainable growth is created. Growth is good when everything is in place to support it, but it is bad when it happens when people, processes, and systems are not in place or ready to support that growth.

The Chemistery of Managing Business Operations

Good chemistry enhances Business productivity, because it enables altruistic partnerships and business relationships in which everyone is involved in the process of collaboration and there is an unparalleled balance of give and take leaving fewer issues to resolve & therefore less time devoted to non-creative agendas. It empowers us to manage all the equations between our vendors or colleagues or even customers, to ensure smooth functioning in everyday business


Speakers

Mr. Souvik Bhadra,
Partner, Ashlar Law
Mr. Rachit Agarwal,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Sasya, Designerkapde.com
& Simaaya Fashion Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Yashovardhan Gupta,
Director & CEO, Torero
Corporation Pvt. Ltd. &
Metropoli Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rajesh Singhal,
VP, Bennett Coleman
and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
       
Mr. Sujay Santra,
Founder & CEO, Ikure
Techsoft Pvt. Ltd.
Prof. Aloke Kumar,
Director Mentor & Governance
Board, University of Calcutta
Mr. Arijit Bhattacharyya,
Charter Member, TiE Kolkata
& Founder & CEO, Virtual Game
Developer, Advisory Board -
SRM University
Mr. Deepak Daftari,
CEO, eSiksha.com
       
Mr. Hari Balasubramanian,
Director,
Ontrack Systems Limited
Mr. Chandradeep Mitra,
Advisor, Centre for
Entrepreneurship &
Innovation, Indian Institute
of Management, Calcutta
Ms. Priya Seksaria,
Chairperson, FICCI - Ladies
Organisation Kolkata, Founder &
Image Consultant, Parrsona
Mantra
Mr. Anurag Poddar,
Director, Mohan
Impressions Pvt. Ltd. (Presto)
       
Mr. Raghav Kanoria,
Co Founder & Director,
Calcutta Angels Network &
Director, Moni Viniyogh
Private Limited
Mr. Aninda Banerjee,
Managing Director,
Club Salon Spa
Mr. Abhishek Rungta,
Founder & CEO, Indus Net
Technologies, Angel Investor
Mr. Amit Kumar Saraogi,
Co Founder & MD,
Anmol Feeds Pvt. Ltd.
       
Mr. Niladri Bhattacharjee,
Partner,
ATTORNATUS( Advocates and Solicitors)
Ms. Preeyam Budhia,
Head - New Initiatives,
AddLife Caring Minds
Ms. Malini Chakravorty,
Senior Partner,
Jus Novum Lawyers Junction
Mr. Tamal Mukherjee,
Director,
Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Little Laureates)
       
Prof. Avijit Banerjee,
Director,
GLF Business School
Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee,
Director,
Bhojohori Manna Restaurants India Private Limited
Mr. Naunihal Singh,
Chief Executive Officer,
Strands Salons Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Deval Tibrewalla,
Chief Executive Officer,
Polo Towers Group
       
Shri N. N. Debnath,
Director,
MSME – DI, Kolkata
Mr. Pratik Agarwal,
Managing Director,
Moustache Int. (P) Ltd.
Mr. Amol Arora,
Vice-Chairman & MD,
Shemrock & Shemford
Group of Schools
Mr. Dipayan Banerjee,
Director & CEO,
Anthelion Technology Pvt. Ltd.
       
Ms. Seema Singh Bhadoria,
Chief Operating Officer,
Richfeel
Mr. Rohit Ojha,
Managing Director,
Kaidi Kitchen Pvt. Ltd.
Chef Madhumita Mohanta,
Executive Chef,
Lalit Great Eastern
Mr. Anurudh Gupta,
Director,
KartMagic
       
     
Mr. Nikhil Chawla,
Owner, Cafe Mocha,
Kolkata
     
       

Conference Agenda

Start Up Summit 2015
April 4 - 5, 2015,
Venue – The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata
DAY 1 - 4th April, 2015
10:00 - 10:10  Welcome Address
10:10 - 10:15 INAUGURATION AND LAMP LIGHTING
10:15 - 11:30 INAUGURAL SESSION: THE ECOSYSTEM AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Vision India 2020
  • Maximizing the economic power of SMEs
  • Rise of brand licensing in India : Key Opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship as a Strategic driver for change: The Franchise Advantage
  • Enterprise strategy & policy developments: Government's role in fostering entrepreneurship
  • Making India an easier place to do business: What changes will it take
  • Boosting trade ties: Bringing International best practices to Indian business
  • Enabling environment and policy reforms for women
Shri N. N. Debnath, Director, MSME - DI, Kolkata
Mr. Hari Balasubramanian, Director, Ontrack Systems Limited
11:30 - 11:45  Networking Tea
11:45 - 12:45 Session I : TRANSFORMING FROM AN IDEA TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
  • The new age entrepreneurial mind-set
  • Creating a business plan that works: How to open a business with less money and time
  • Balancing skills & entrepreneurship as a franchisee
  • How to validate ideas and analyze markets to minimize Start up Risk
  • Buying into an existing business
Mr. Arijit Bhattacharyya, Charter Member, TiE Kolkata & Founder & CEO, Virtual Game Developer, Advisory Board – SRM University
Mr. Chandradeep Mitra, Advisor, Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Mr. Amit Kumar Saraogi, Co Founder and Managing Director, Anmol Feeds Pvt. Ltd.
12:45 - 13:30 Session II : TASTE OF FOOD BUSINESS: Restaurant Economics And Consumer Demographics                                                                                                                 Powered By RestaurantIndia.in
  • New game, new rules: How OSRs are changing their food palette for Indian consumer
  • Food business brands to watch out for 2015
  • The growing opportunity of food business in retail
  • Multiple-units, multiple-concepts: How the modern day franchise owners' model is changing?
  • Innovation in restaurant business: What's cooking?
Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, Director, Bhojohori Manna Restaurants India Private Limited
Mr. Deval Tibrewalla, CEO, Polo Towers Group
Mr. Rohit Ojha, Managing Director, Kaidi Kitchen Pvt. Ltd.
Chef Madhumita Mohanta, Executive Chef, Lalit Great Eastern
13:30 - 14:30  Networking Lunch
14:30 - 14:45  Keynote by Ms. Seema Singh Bhadoria, Chief Operating Officer, Richfeel on "The Scope of Trichology in Health & Wellness Sector"
14:45 - 15:45 Session III : THE REALITY OF RETAIL, THE EXPERIENCE IS IN THE BRAND
  • The retail state of the nation: Where we are now and what does the future hold?
  • Flow e-Retail has changed the face of the Retail industry?
  • How are retail brands deciding on properly strategy today?
  • How have economic, cultural and technological changes shaped new consumer behavior in retail industry
  • Brand partnerships: which model are retailers using and which model is best for you?
Mr. Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Moustache Int. (P) Ltd.
Mr. Yashovardhan Gupta, Director & CEO, Torero Corporation Pvt. Ltd. & Metropoli Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Anurag Poddar, Director, Mohan Impressions Pvt. Ltd. (Presto)
Mr. Rachit Agarwal, CEO and Co-Founder, Sasya, Designerkapde.com & Simaaya Fashion Pvt Ltdsimaaya Fashion Pvt. Ltd.
15:45 - 16:45 Session IV: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION BUSINESS
  • How do you decide where to invest, and to what degree: Assessing education business opportunities
  • How to make the most of the early learning; Extending Pre-K to day care and exploring after hours opportunities
  • Extending business in edutainment: Toys, books, CDs, and more
  • How to capitalize on the fast growing K-12 education
  • Advancement of VET business towards innovation for future skills
Prof. Aloke Kumar, Director, Mentor and Governance Board, University of Calcutta
Mr. Amol Arora, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Shemrock & Shemford Group Of Schools
Prof. Avijit Banerjee, Director, GLF Business School
Mr. Tamal Mukherjee, Director, Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Little Laureates)
17:00 Onwards Close of Day 1 Followed by Franchise India Fest
Day 2 - 5th April, 2015
10:30 - 11:30 Session I : LEGAL AND TAX: DEMYSTIFIED
  • Small businesses are the most likely suffer from legal issues.
  • Managing legal agreements for small-medium enterprise. Basics of contracts as well as protection of intellectual property for SME business
  • Best Practices in Protection of IPR for SMES
  • Tax Anatomy simplified for SME
Mr. Souvik Bhadra, Partner, Ashlar Law
Mr. Niladri Bhattacharjee, Partner, ATTORNATUS( Advocates and Solicitors)
11:30 - 12:30 Session III : WHEN Health, BEAUTY & WELLNESS MEETS BUSINESS
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  • Being More than a "Me too' Salon –The Right Business plan for your salon & spa business
  • Sustainability in beauty business: Managing standards, hygiene and regulations in beauty services
  • Opportunities via franchising & selecting the right franchisee
  • Health & wellness retailing - Emerging fast and furious
  • The Fitness Industry : The Business Champion
Mr. Aninda Banerjee, Managing Director, Club Salon Spa
Mr. Naunihal Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Strands Salons Pvt. Ltd.
12:30 - 13:30 Session III: STARTUP & IDEA FUNDING 101
  • Evaluating accelerators and pre-seed/ seed investment
  • How early funds view your business model canvas
  • Franchise Funding: Funding of proven formats at Start up stage
  • The Perfect Pitch: Convincing investors that your business is a great investment opportunity
  • Crowd funding for your business Idea
Mr. Abhishek Rungta, Founder & CEO, Indus Net Technologies, Angel Investor
Mr. Rajesh Singhal, Vice President, Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Mr. Raghav Kanoria, Co Founder & Director, Calcutta Angels Network & Director, Moni Viniyogh Private Limited
Mr. Deepak Daftari, CEO, eSiksha.com
13:30 - 14:30  Networking Lunch
14:30 - 15:15 Session IV- PREPARING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW

  • Mompreneurs in business: The time is now!
  • Case study of successful women entrepreneurs
  • Access to finance for business growth: Is it easy for women?
  • Franchise opportunities for women entrepreneurs
Ms. Preeyam Budhia, Head - New Initiatives, AddLife Caring Minds
Ms. Malini Chakravorty, Senior Partner, Jus Novum Lawyers Junction
15:15 - 16:00 Session V- USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY & REDUCING COST IN BUSINESS
  • Transforming from the traditional 'pen & paper' business culture
  • Why Modern SMEs are investing heavily in IT & ITES to compete in domestic markets.
  • Automation made easy for Startups & SMBs with affordable ICT infrastructure
  • How to choose a cloud computing service
  • Potential for server, desktop virtualization
Mr. Sujay Santra, Founder & CEO, Ikure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Dipayan Banerjee, Director & CEO, Anthelion Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Anurudh Gupta, Director, KartMagic
16:00 PM Onwards  Networking Tea & Visit to Exhibition

Delegate Profile

THIS EVENT IS A PERFECT PLATFORM FOR ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO JUMPSTART THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS AND CAN BE ATTENDED BY:

  • Local Business owners
  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • Future & Recent Graduate Students
  • Entrepreneurs leading start- ups, fast growing ventures, and spinouts
  • Potential franchisees investing in franchise/ retail system
  • Franchisors/ Licensors/ Franchisees/ Licensees/ Licensing Agents
  • Founders, CEOs, COOs, Presidents, & other key seniors
  • Emerging franchisors
  • Entrepreneurs & brands looking to franchise their business
  • Product manufacturer foraying or already in retailing
  • Chain store operators seeking alternative distribution & reorganization methods.
  • Franchise Consultants or Suppliers
  • Retail business owners who need new ideas & want to streamline their operations
  • Professional firms, architects, landscape & urban designers
  • Banks and other sources of development funding
  • Manufacturers looking for licenses or franchise systems to enhance their products
  • Retail suppliers from real estate & technology.
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