Report Overview:

A highly insightful and inspiring guest lecture on “From Idea to Impact: The Startup Journey” was organized on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida. The session was delivered by distinguished entrepreneurs Atul Tripathi and Ankit Tripathi, founders of Uneako, India. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 500 students along with all faculty members, making it a grand academic gathering focused on entrepreneurial learning and innovation.

The program began with a warm and gracious welcome address by Dr. Shilpa Pahwa (Vice Principal, LIMT) and floral welcome by Dr. Khursheed Alam (Professor, LIMT). During the lecture, Mr. Atul Tripathi and Mr. Ankit Tripathi shared their inspiring entrepreneurial journey, explaining how a simple idea can be transformed into a meaningful and impactful venture. They elaborated on identifying real-world problems, conducting effective market research, validating business ideas, and overcoming the practical challenges faced during the early stages of a startup. The speakers also discussed the importance of calculated risk-taking, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership in building a sustainable enterprise. Drawing from their experiences at Uneako, they provided practical examples that helped students understand the realities of entrepreneurship beyond textbooks.

The session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging in a question-and-answer round. Queries related to startup funding, investor confidence, government schemes, scaling strategies, and balancing academics with entrepreneurial ambitions were thoughtfully addressed by the speakers. Their candid insights and motivational advice encouraged students to develop a problem-solving mindset and pursue innovation with confidence.

The program concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Ashish Kumar Parashar (Professor, LIMT) who expressed sincere gratitude to the speakers for sharing their valuable experiences and practical knowledge. He also thanked the management, faculty members, and students for their active participation and contribution to the success of the event. The lecture proved to be an enriching and motivational experience, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees and successfully bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world entrepreneurial exposure.