A seminar session on the topic “Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs” was held on 7th August 2023 for the students of the School of Tribal Resource Management Organized by the School of Tribal Resource Management, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), (Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar)Odishaand Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of Education Initiative). The resource person for this seminar was Dr.Anita Pareek, Assistant Professor, School of Tribal Resource Management, KISS DU, where she highlighted the concept of Angel investors. Further insights were provided on the Angel investor’s networks and how they work. The session also focused on the types and critical advantages of Angel investors. Further, the role of Venture Capital in nurturing budding Startups was explained. Its various advantages and the primary distinction between angel investors and venture capital were discussed in-depth with the students. The students with entrepreneurial interests were highly benefitted and motivated by this session. The session ended with a students’ question/ answer and interaction session, where many of the students can be seen to have significant interest and potential to become successful entrepreneurs in the future.
