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down town Venture Labs Concludes Startup Week 2024 with Workshop on Product Discovery & Investor Pitching

Date- 10th Nov 2024

down town Venture Labs presents Startup Week 2024 Day 4

Assam down town University concluded its Startup Week with an insightful workshop, titled "Product Discovery, Creating an Investor Pitch Deck, and the Art of Pitching." The session, brought together two highly respected speakers: Ms. Jahnavi Reddy Dorigallu, Co-Founder of NewBoo & NewKind, and Mr. Raja Singh Bhurji, CEO of The StepUp Ventures. Prof. Sunandan Baruah, DEng Baruah formally welcomed the speakers, setting an enthusiastic tone for the day’s learning.

The first half of the workshop, led by Ms. Jahnavi Reddy Dorigallu, explored the nuances of product discovery. Sharing insights from her entrepreneurial journey, Ms. Dorigallu highlighted her experience in developing a reusable diaper for babies, illustrating how to identify market gaps and design impactful solutions. The second session, led by Mr. Raja Singh Bhurji, focused on creating an investor pitch deck and refining pitching techniques. He provided actionable guidance on building a compelling pitch deck and shared strategies to captivate potential investors.

The workshop concluded with high levels of participant engagement, equipping attendees with invaluable insights into both product development and investor engagement. The event marked a successful end to Assam down town University’s Startup Week, leaving everyone inspired and prepared for their entrepreneurial journeys ahead.