An expert talk on Entrepreneurship & Startups was organised by Annapoorana Engineering College (Autonomous), Salem, through its Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and Entrepreneurship & Start-up Cell on October 10, 2026, at the Dr. Shanmugasundaram Auditorium.
Mr. R. Sundaram Ramaswamy, Founder and Managing Director of Aerospace Engineers Private Limited (AEPL) and Managing Partner of Elastomeric Engineer, delivered an insightful session on entrepreneurship, product development and innovation.
Dr. A. Anbuchezian, Principal of Annapoorana Engineering College, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the speaker’s achievements, professional accomplishments and contributions to the industry. He emphasised the importance of industry interactions in motivating students to develop innovative ideas and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
Sharing his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Sundaram Ramaswamy explained the challenges involved in developing products, transforming ideas into practical solutions and building successful business ventures. Drawing from his industry experience, he encouraged students to think beyond conventional approaches, identify emerging opportunities and develop an out-of-the-box mindset. He motivated them to dream big, embrace challenges and pursue their ideas with confidence and perseverance.
The session provided students with valuable insights into the practical aspects of entrepreneurship and inspired them to explore startup opportunities and become future innovators and entrepreneurs.
Mrs. N. Silpa, Director – Training and Placement, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the speaker for sharing his valuable experiences and inspiring the students. She also acknowledged the support of the college management and the organising teams in facilitating the programme.
The event reinforced Annapoorana Engineering College’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and industry-oriented learning among students.
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