October at IVB: A Month of Innovation, Insight,
and Impact
31st October 2025
This October, The CareerTrek Company brought an unforgettable blend of innovation, creativity, and real-world learning to the Institute of Venture Building (IVB) — igniting entrepreneurial spirit across classrooms. From tech-driven workshops to strategy simulations and behavioral deep-dives, students didn’t just learn — they experienced what it takes to build, lead, and innovate in the modern world.
The rise of no-code tools is reshaping how startups are born. In a hands-on session with Mr. Kumaraguru, students explored Bubble, learning to build fully functional web apps — all without a single line of code.
Through drag-and-drop design, workflow automation, and user authentication, they discovered how creativity now outpaces coding. The message was clear: If you can imagine it, you can build it.
Entrepreneurship met excitement in a high-stakes simulation where teams received a ₹25 Crore virtual budget to build their dream coffee empires.
The two-round challenge — from a thrilling bidding war to a strategic business pitch — tested students on cost management, creativity, and market logic.
From snagging celebrity brand ambassadors to managing margins, the teams learned to balance ambition with budget.
As one participant said, “It felt like Shark Tank meets Wall Street — but with coffee!”
Led by Abhinav Gupta (ex-HUL, Aarvee Idealab, Biryani by Kilo), this three-day workshop immersed students in the pulse of retail.
From understanding the shift from kiranas to omnichannel, to analyzing consumer psychology, store design, and profitability models of global giants like Walmart and Zara — students saw the business of retail from the inside out.
Field visits to malls brought numbers to life as teams studied cost structures and operational efficiency, culminating in group presentations that linked theory with real-world strategy.
Product Management Masterclass with Ashank Bhandari
Product thinking took center stage in a power-packed two-day masterclass with Ashank Bhandari.
Day 1 covered the Product Management Life Cycle, giving students a clear view from ideation to launch.
Day 2 introduced Design Thinking and User Research — using tools like the Double Diamond Framework and First Principles Thinking to connect logic with empathy.
Students walked away inspired to build products that people don’t just use — but love.
Finance came alive as Mr. Girish Bhatia decoded the language of business.
Covering Working Capital Management, Cost of Funding, and Current Asset Optimization, students learned how to make smarter financial decisions.
The biggest takeaway: The smartest businesses don’t chase funding — they chase efficiency.
People Biases & Decision-Making with Mr. Manan Puri
From no-code to finance, from retail to behavioral science — October at IVB was a celebration of learning by doing.
Each session reflected The CareerTrek Company’s mission to nurture future-ready entrepreneurs — individuals who don’t just understand business but redefine it.
At IVB, we’re not just teaching — we’re building leaders who think, act, and create differently.
Conclusion
From no-code to finance, from retail to behavioral science — October at IVB was a celebration of learning by doing.
Each session reflected The CareerTrek Company’s mission to nurture future-ready entrepreneurs — individuals who don’t just understand business but redefine it.
At IVB, we’re not just teaching — we’re building leaders who think, act, and create differently.
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