Events
Book Club: Veterans of the Reserve Bank
Join the Venture Center Library Book Club for a special session with P. P. Ramachandran, author of Veterans of the Reserve Bank. At our Book Club, the author himself will lead the discussion, sharing stories from his book and experiences from his 40 years at the Reserve Bank of India. Read more
Journal Club | Think & Link: From Stress to Strength: The Leader’s Advantage
The 11th Journal Club Session, organized by the Venture Center Library, will explore the Harvard Business Review article “6 Ways Leaders Harness Stress.” The session will examine how leaders can channel stress constructively to improve focus, decision-making, performance, and resilience. Through the Library’s “Think & Link – Link & Think” approach, participants will connect the article’s ideas with real-world leadership and workplace experiences. Read more
Author Talk (Marathi) | 'Genius Gem Dr. G.M. Warke’
Genius Gem Dr. G. M. Warke is an inspiring Marathi-language author talk with Anuradha Parab, author of the book Genius Gem: Dr. G. M. Warke. The session explores the remarkable life and journey of Dr. G. M. Warke, Founder and CMD of HiMedia Laboratories, from starting with culture media in his kitchen to building a globally recognised biosciences company. The talk will also offer insights into the author's research and writing journey, followed by book signing, networking, and refreshments. Read more
Journal Club #9 | Entrepreneurs and the Truth: They often bend it. But don’t demonize them, the problem is systemic
The article examines the ethical complexities of entrepreneurship, exploring why founders may sometimes exaggerate the truth and how systemic pressures influence entrepreneurial behavior. Join us for an interactive discussion through our signature “Think and Link – Link and Think” approach as we reflect on honesty, ambition, and the realities of building innovative ventures. Read more
Author Talk | AI Took Your Org Chart
What happens when AI starts reshaping leadership, decision-making, and the future of organizations? Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking Author Talk hosted by Venture Center Library on the trending new book: “AI Took Your Org Chart: The Rise of Responsive Leadership in the Age of Machines” Read more
From Books to Build | A Design Immersion Program
Design learning often stays theoretical, while real-world problem solving demands practical exposure — this immersive session introduces students to industry-style briefs, prototyping processes, and how ideas evolve into buildable solutions. Read more
AI Workshop | Turn Your Ideas into Functional Prototypes
Ideas often arrive faster than the tools to build them. This hands-on session explores how AI can help bridge that gap, showing how simple concepts can quickly evolve into functional prototypes. An opportunity to experiment, learn, and see what becomes possible when ideas meet the right tools. Read more
Journal Club | Think & Link: Culture of Drug Development Meets Marketing at the Speed of Culture
What connects the culture that shapes breakthrough medicines with the culture that shapes markets in real time? This Journal Club brings together two powerful lenses — drug development and cultural marketing — through our Think & Link approach. Expect sharp parallels, surprising intersections, and a conversation that moves between lab benches and brand narratives with ease. Read more
Author Talk with Dr. Karishma Kaushik | The Real Deal: Reflections on Life and Careers in Science
Turns out, the real deal in science is rarely what shows up on a CV. In this session, Dr. Karishma Kaushik reflects on the asides, revisions, and small surprises that never make it into formal career narratives—where curiosity competes with certainty, plans evolve mid-experiment, and science occasionally raises an eyebrow. Read more
From Strategy to Execution: How Projects Shape Organizations | Venture Center’s 4th Journal Club
What if projects—not hierarchies—were shaping how organizations think, decide, and move? Venture Center Library invites you to its next Journal Club session, drawing from a recent Harvard Business Review piece to explore how project-driven ways of working are changing ownership, collaboration, and execution. Expect a focused, idea-led conversation that connects the reading to how organizations function in practice. Read more
Projects in Flow — Book Club Reading: Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: The Principles of The Goal Applied to Projects
Venture Center’s Library Book Club turns to Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: The Principles of The Goal Applied to Projects for a sharp look at how projects actually behave—where momentum leaks, decisions pile up, and flow becomes the real measure of progress. Read more
3rd Journal Club | Careers in Context: Women, Fit, and Strategy
The 3rd Journal Club kicks off the year with a reading-led conversation on careers, choices, and fit, viewed through a women-first lens that touches on glass ceilings, career ladders, and finding rooms where ambition does not have to whisper, leading into a thoughtful, slightly cheeky discussion on work, growth, and getting the fit right. Read more
Join Us for a Board game Evening – Time to Play “Blok n Roll”!
Roll in for a quick escape from screens and spreadsheets. The Venture Center Library turns into a Blok n Roll arena of strategy, banter, and friendly chaos for the evening — clever moves, surprise wins, and the kind of energy that makes the hour fly. Read more
Venture Center’s 2nd Journal Club – How AI Is Rewriting Work and Brand Thinking
In its second edition, the Venture Center Library’s Journal Club continues to push conversations into fresh territory. This session dives into how AI is reshaping the way we work and the way brands evolve—setting the stage for an hour of sharp ideas and thoughtful exchange. Read more
Journal Club: Tracing the Threads of Innovation through Think and Link, Link and Think
Step into the very first edition of Venture Center Library’s Journal Club—where ideas meet reflection. This session invites you to pause, think, and link concepts across innovation, design, and agility in today’s fast-changing world. Read more
STEM workshop for Kids-Magic with Physictronics
What seems like sorcery is often skill in disguise. This one-day, hands-on camp for ages 10–18 invites young minds to experiment, design and build—revealing how physics, electronics and engineering transform curiosity into real-world capability. Read more
Exploring The Walking Mango Tree and Other Iconic Trees of India | Author Talk with S. Natesh
What makes a sequoia in Kashmir the loneliest tree in India? Why does a peepal near Jabalpur carry a dark past? How does a banyan in Hoskote host millions of bees? In The Walking Mango Tree and Other Iconic Trees of India, renowned botanist Dr. S. Natesh brings alive stories where ecology meets folklore, history, and community life. Join this conversation at Venture Center and discover the many lives entwined with India's iconic trees. Read more
Build A Floating Table ! A Hands-On Workshop in Science, Design & Engineering
Imagine building a table that doesn’t just stand—it hovers! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design, cut, and assemble your own “floating” table, then take it home to impress your family and friends. Perfect for young makers aged 10–15 eager to create, experiment, and bring home something remarkable! Read more
Why We Spend, Save & Splurge – Decoding the Psychology of Money
Curious about what really drives our financial decisions—logic or emotion? Join the next Venture Center Book Club session, as we dive into The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, a captivating exploration of how our habits, experiences, and emotions shape the way we think about wealth. Explore fresh perspectives that take you beyond spreadsheets and into the fascinating space where financial literacy meets human behavior. Read more
Crack Innovation Challenges with TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)
Join us for an exciting session on TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) with renowned innovation expert Dr. Sandeep H. Wankhade and learn how global innovators use TRIZ to spark breakthrough ideas, solve technical challenges, and design smarter products. Read more
Author Talk with Ankush Datar - 'Unlock the Secrets to Health & Wealth'
Join us for an insightful session with Ankush Datar as he delves into his latest book: 'The Health and Wealth Paradox: How to Use First Principles Thinking to Achieve Both' Read more
A Fireside Chat with Dr. Vijay Kelkar - Investing in science and technology: An economist's view
Renowned economist Dr. Vijay Kelkar discusses funding shifts, the socio-economic impact of R&D, and the future of research in India. Read more
Reimagining Health: Author Talk by Dr. Anurag Mairal
A glimpse into emerging trends shaping tomorrow’s health solutions. Read more
Book Club Discussion on "Atomic Habits"
Venture Center Library's Book Club Discussion on "Atomic Habits" Read more