Pitch Perfect - IEEE CS SRM

PITCH PERFECT 2024, organized by IEEE SRM Student Branch and Computer Society, took place on Sept 2-3 at SRM TECH PARK. Focused on entrepreneurship, it featured workshops, keynote talks, and pitch sessions for 60+ 1st-year students.

PITCH PERFECT 2024

Organizing Units:
Main: IEEE SRM Student Branch - STB 35301 / SBC35301F  
Co-Organizing: IEEE Computer Society

Venue: TECH PARK 401/402  
Date: September 2-3, 2024  
Funding: Received fund from IEEE SPAX

Topic:
PITCH PERFECT: Connecting Minds, Creating Start-ups

Speakers:
Dr. Anant Kumar: Associate Director, DEI
Mr. S. Hari:CEO, Bootstrapper's Research Council
Ms. Vidhya Arumugam: TEDx Speaker, Independent Business Strategist
Mr. Chakreesh Minnal: CEO, ReFlow Technologies
Mr. Vinish Sivasankaran: Cloud Trainee, SIFY Technologies, IEEE-Tv R10 Ambassador

Target Audience:
1st-year students at SRM  
**Attendance:** 60+ participants

Event Description:
PITCH PERFECT is a two-day event designed to inspire budding entrepreneurs. It features workshops, networking opportunities, and pitch development sessions.

- **Day 1:** Focus on identifying problems, creating pitch decks, and receiving mentorship.
- **Day 2:** Includes talks from student entrepreneurs, pitch presentations, and feedback from industry judges.

The event aims to equip students with practical skills and insights into the entrepreneurial landscape.

Key Highlights:
- **Inauguration:** Led by Mr. Vinish Sivasankaran and esteemed professors from SRMIST.
- **Keynote Address:** Delivered by Mr. Vinish Sivasankaran on the perks and benefits of IEEE.
- **Workshops:** Focus on crafting business pitches and understanding early-stage funding, conducted by Dr. R. Ananth Kumar.
- **Success Stories:** Session on student startups presented by Mr. Chakreesh Minnal.
- **Judging Panel:** Business proposals evaluated by Mr. S. Hari.
- **TEDx Talk:** Insightful presentation on startups by Ms. Vidhya Arumugam.
- **Winners Announced:** Recognition of outstanding pitches.

Vote of Thanks:
Proposed by Dr. Gokulakrishnan D, Assistant Professor, SRMIST.

Supporting Materials:
- Attendance sheet screenshot  
- 2 Event photos featuring the IEEE logo in the background  

This event was a significant step towards fostering entrepreneurship among students, providing them with the necessary tools and inspiration to pursue their ideas.