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KAN Holds A Day-Long Conference On Corporate Governance

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SRINAGAR: A day-long conference on the scope and concerns of Corporate Governance was organized by Kashmir Angel Network at Islamia College.
The conference was held in three sessions on perspectives related to Introduction, Technical, and Industry, organized by the Angel network in collaboration with the Islamia College of Science and Commerce.
Irtif Lone introduced Kashmir Angel Network to the audience and its role in building up an enabling ecosystem for youngsters to undertake startups.
Speakers highlighted the need for bringing in various elements of corporate governance in all spheres of corporate management and operations.
It was further brought to notice that the apparent disconnect between Academia and industry needs to be removed to bring efficiency to industry and promote entrepreneurship among the student community.
Dr Khurshid Ahmed, the principal of the college addressed the audience and spoke about the role of Islamia College.
Chairman KAN, Shabir Ahmed Handoo presented an introductory overview of the event.
Masood Hussain, a senior journalist of Kashmir talked about the macro-economic indicators and the prevalent business gaps in the market.
The technical session was graced by an eminent group of speakers, throwing light on different dimensions of corporate governance. It included Farukh Khan, CA Akeel Fayaz Mattoo, and Zubair Iqbal, former regional head of HDFC Bank.

The post-lunch session was the Industry session, and the speakers shared their experiences with the audience. Mehmood ur Rashid, Prof Seema Bashir, Irfan Zargar, M Ashraf Mir, Saad Parvez, Mahmood Ahmed Shah.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 6, 2023
KAN Honors Women Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day

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SRINAGAR: Under the banner of KanHERsations, Kashmir Angel Network on Wednesday hosted a special event at its corporate headquarters in Srinagar. The event, held to celebrate International Women’s Day, brought together young businesswomen to discuss the challenges they face in establishing their companies and share the experiences that inspired them to become entrepreneurs. The event was attended by various women entrepreneurs, including the founders of Eco Kash, Mountain Soaps, and Pride by Mariya, Sweet Frosting Box, Elite training and placement, among others.
March 8th marks the global celebration of International Women’s Day, a crucial day to honour and recognize the contributions and accomplishments of women while advocating for gender equality. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage women’s entrepreneurship not only in Kashmir but also around the world. Celebrating the triumphs of women entrepreneurs and inspiring future generations to follow their entrepreneurial aspirations is of paramount importance. Recognition and support for women in business and entrepreneurship are particularly vital.
Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges and barriers, such as access to funding and networks, and it’s important to provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed. Celebrating International Women’s Day is a great way to raise awareness of these issues and promote women’s entrepreneurship in Kashmir and beyond. It’s also a chance to highlight the successes of women entrepreneurs and to inspire future generations of women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Despite the difficulties they faced, the young women business owners were brimming with enthusiasm and determination. They discussed their goals for their companies as well as the communities in which they live, and their tenacity in the face of challenges was genuinely motivational.
Seeing how these young women are challenging the status quo and breaking down boundaries in their respective fields was inspiring for the audience members who attended the event.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 8, 2023
KAN and Wadhwani Foundation Launch Acceleration Programme In JK

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SRINAGAR: In a bid to boost the new start up’s and provide them with mentorship, KAN and Wadhwani Foundation have inked a pact to launch an acceleration program JK.
The program will enable the new ventures with mentorship, and provide them access to networks and resources. The idea is to provide an opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors across the country.
The start-ups that had submitted applications to participate in the acceleration programme were given their first one-on-one screening today, for selection to the program.
More than 15 start-ups participated in the acceleration programme of the foundation on Thursday. The registration link for the participation has been kept open for one more week so as to enable participation more start up’s.
The programme seeks to provide early-stage companies with support through the provision of a structured programme that is both free of charge and enabled by the National Entrepreneurship Development through the Wadhwani Entrepreneurship Program.
The structured programme assists early-stage entrepreneurs by helping them establish a compelling value proposition, sustainable business model, financial stability, and verified Prototype.
To further boost the new ventures KAN is associating with the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) to launch a new acceleration programme to support and foster the growth of innovative businesses. By this partnership, KAN is demonstrating its dedication to being a driver of advancement and innovation in J&K.
The Acceleration program, which is a joint initiative between KAN and NEN, will provide participating entrepreneurs and start-ups with access to a network of industry experts, opportunities for mentorship, and cutting-edge resources to assist them in scaling their operations and achieving their goals. Also, it will get them ready to be able to pitch to early-stage investors and other financing programmes.

The program is designed to help start-ups to overcome some of the common challenges they face, such as raising capital, building a strong team, and scaling their business.
This program is another example of the growing interest in supporting start up’s in JK, which has become a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship in recent years. With the support of programs like this, JK-based start- ups have the potential to make a significant impact on the economy as well.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 2, 2023