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VC Library Book club on The Rules of Flow
Our recent book club session at the Venture Center Library explored Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: The Principles of The Goal Applied to Projects by Efrat Goldratt-Ashlag—an insightful extension of the ideas many first encountered in The Goal, now applied to the world of projects. Read more
Tracing the Threads of Innovation: Reflections from Venture Center’s First Journal Club
Libraries are often seen as quiet places. But what happens when those quiet shelves turn into a space for debate and discovery? On 7 November 2025, the Venture Center Library hosted its first-ever Journal Club, and the room buzzed with questions, ideas, and insight. Read more
Celebrating India’s Iconic Trees: An Evening with Dr. S. Natesh
It’s not every day that you walk out of a talk thinking differently about the trees you pass on your way home. But that’s exactly what happened at our recent event on Iconic Trees of India with author and scientist Dr. S. Natesh. Read more
Mastering Tensegrity: Precision Engineering Meets Impossible Design
What happens when you challenge young minds to build furniture that defies gravity? Our recent Floating Table workshop combined CAD design, laser cutting technology, and tensegrity engineering to create seemingly impossible structures. The process from digital design to assembly proved more challenging—and rewarding—than anyone expected. Read more
The Psychology of Money: When Mind Meets Market Value at Venture Center
What do the dot-com bubble and the O.J. Simpson trial have in common? The answer lies in how our minds process money—and it's not what you think. Read more
Harnessing TRIZ: A Practical Approach to Innovation
As startups grow, complexity often outpaces clarity. Hidden tensions between product, process, and market can slow momentum. Founders need structured ways to navigate these challenges while staying innovative. At a recent session, Dr. Sandeep Wankhede introduced TRIZ—a practical method to address these barriers and align teams for purposeful growth. Read more
VC Library Book club on Deep work
We kicked off our book club on Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' with a reflective and engaging session facilitated by Namita. We explored what deep work means, different working styles, childhood influences on focus, and conducted a distraction audit — unsurprisingly, phones topped the list. Read more
Decoding Health & Wealth : Insights from Ankush Datar's author talk
At a recent talk, Ankush Datar—investment professional, fitness enthusiast, and now author—broke down the simple truths behind both getting fit and getting rich. Turns out, they have more in common than we think. Read more
Fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar | Investing in science and technology: An economist's view
Venture Center recently hosted an insightful fireside chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar, one of India’s most distinguished economists and policymakers. The session delved into critical issues surrounding India's science and technology ecosystem, government investments in research, and the role of knowledge in shaping policy. Read more
Reimagining Health: An Evening of Insight and Inspiration with Dr. Anurag Mairal
A chat with Dr. Anurag Mairal on a lively Wednesday evening, with students exploring biodesign and seasoned entrepreneurs filling the room. The audience came eager to discuss healthcare innovation and left inspired. Read more