Stratomania 9.0 – Pragati Pulse

Stratomania, the flagship event of the Entrepreneurship and Consulting Cell at SCMHRD, successfully concluded its 9th edition from January 20th to 22nd, 2025. With the theme “Pragati Pulse”, this year’s event celebrated innovation, collaboration, and industry excellence, bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals.

Event Highlights

Over the course of three dynamic days, Stratomania 9.0 featured panel discussions, masterclasses, and expert-led sessions, offering participants valuable insights into the latest trends in consulting, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human resources.

Day 1: Consulting Excellence

Consulting Panel Discussion: The Global and Local – How Global Consulting Firms Drive India’s Growth

The event commenced with a high-powered panel discussion featuring distinguished leaders from the consulting industry:

• Nitin Vijayvergia, Partner, PwC
• Preetinder Dhillon, Associate Director, EY-Parthenon
• Mayank Sharma, Director of Finance, ZS Associates

The panelists shared their expertise on India’s evolving consulting landscape, offering deep insights into global consulting firms’ strategies, challenges, and contributions to the country’s economic growth.

Consulting Panel Discussion

Masterclass: New Disruptive Technology in an Established Industry

Following the discussion, Yatish Shivaprasad, MD and Head of Corporate Functions at Societe Generale, conducted a masterclass on disruptive technology. His session provided participants with practical frameworks and strategies for integrating emerging technologies into well-established industries, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate corporate strategy and operations effectively.

Day 2: The Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion: Stories of Innovation and Resilience

January 21st was dedicated to entrepreneurship, with an inspiring panel discussion featuring successful founders and industry disruptors:

• Rounit Gambhir, Founder, Chefling
• Sandeep Mukherjee, Co-founder & COO, BLive
• Vidushi Vijayvergiya, Founder, ISAK Fragrance
• Rajesh Ivaturi, Founder, Ylanes

The panelists shared their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, and innovative solutions, leaving the audience inspired to pursue their own ventures.

Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion

Masterclass: The Art of Building Sustainable Businesses

The day concluded with a masterclass by Sauvik Banerjjee, founder of Ziki, Yukio & Sirrus.ai, Rezolve AI. Drawing from his extensive experience, he provided invaluable lessons on building sustainable and scalable businesses, offering practical insights into venture creation, funding, and long-term growth strategies.

Day 3: Leadership & Human Resources Insights

Masterclass: Workforce Transformation & Leadership Development

The final day of Stratomania 9.0 featured a masterclass by Niren Srivastava, CHRO at Motilal Oswal, on Leadership and Human Resources. His session explored the future of workforce transformation, leadership challenges, and effective HR strategies, providing attendees with practical tools for navigating today’s dynamic corporate landscape.

Session on Leadership Development

Conclusion: A Legacy of Impact and Innovation

Stratomania 9.0 was a resounding success, reinforcing its reputation as a premier platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and industry collaboration. With thought-provoking discussions, expert-led masterclasses, and valuable insights, this year’s event empowered participants to thrive in their careers, embrace innovation, and drive meaningful change.

Stay tuned for Stratomania 10.0, where we will continue to explore the frontiers of consulting, entrepreneurship, and leadership!