Commerce Connect 2025 a symposium on “Dream to Reality: Entrepreneurial Journey” was held at Lady Doak College on 24.01.2025. The session started with prayer by Ms. Deva Sangeetha, Assistant Professor, followed by the welcome address and introductory remarks by Dr. Vanitha Malarvizhi P. Head of the Department of commerce.
The presidential address was given by Dr. Beulah Jeyashree R. the Principal and Secretary of the college. She stated that listening, communicating and improvising are the key aspects of women entrepreneurship and insisted to develop their skills. The inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Mamta Fomra, Proprietor, Mamta Fomra, Madurai. She shared her entrepreneurial journey and challenges faced in achieving her goals.
Mr.Ganesh Kumar, Jk food Product, Brand- Varun, Madurai emphasized that an entrepreneurial journey begins wherever there is a challenge. He urged the students to learn from failures. Mr.Saran Alagarsamy, Director of Auroversity Technologies encouraged the students to change their constraints to strengths and shared entrepreneurial insights. Mr Krishnagopal G.V, CEO, Access livelihoods group, Hyderabad asserted that the gap between invention and innovation needs to be filled. The sessions were interactive and lively with active participation from students. The session came to an end with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Akila Mar J, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Lady Doak College.