#UniTalks - From Student to Startup

From Student to Startup: Charting Your Course in Entrepreneurship

Thursday, 16 May 2024 • 8:30am-9:30am • Free Admission

LIB 4, UCCI (located above the library) • Breakfast Included

Calling all future visionaries! Ready to turn your ideas into reality and make an impact? This session delves into the exciting world of entrepreneurship. We'll explore the journey of entrepreneurship: from identifying a problem and crafting innovative solutions to taking calculated risks and building a sustainable business. The key takeaway from this session include:

• Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Discover the characteristics and skills that define successful entrepreneurs.
• Identifying Opportunities: Learn how to spot market gaps and translate your ideas into viable businesses.
• Planning for Success: Explore the practical steps involved in launching a venture, including developing a business plan and securing funding.

Join us and embark on an adventure in the exciting world of entrepreneurship!

Please note that space is limited. Register by filling in the form below ↓ 

Guest Speaker

Amrita Bhalla is an accomplished global HR executive with over 20 years of experience. In 2015, Amrita founded A.B. Consulting, specializing in HR advisory services across a multitude of sectors. Her expertise lies in empowering organizations to enhance performance, drive employee engagement, and boost profitability. She has collaborated with leaders and teams in the hospitality and real estate sectors to create sustainable employee practices that promote healthy, inclusive, and balanced workplace environments. 

With over eight years of dedicated experience as a mentor for entrepreneurs, she believes that entrepreneurship is not just a career path but a transformative journey.  She has partnered with public and private organizations supporting entrepreneurship to include: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC); Futurpreneur Canada; Ignite Bermuda; and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC).  From crafting business plans, human resource development, to refining marketing strategies, Amrita thrives on helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. Her collaborative and empowering coaching style has earned her accolades from mentees and peers alike, solidifying her reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor in the entrepreneurial community. 

Amrita is a Board Member for the Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association Education Fund (CHTAEF), Advisory Board Member for Women in Tourism and Hospitality Canada (WITH.org), and Advisory Board Member for the Gaucho Group Holdings. 

She holds a Masters in Industrial Relations (MIR) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queens University, Canada.

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