Venture Center

Hidden Stories | What innovators read to gain competitive advantage: Inside Pune library that’s nourished minds of entrepreneurs for 17 years

Published in The Indian Express on 20 December 2025, this feature by Dipanita Nath explores the Venture Center Library and its role in supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and lifelong learners through specialised knowledge resources. The article highlights its collection of over 3,500 books, journals, magazines and market research resources, alongside its knowledge-sharing initiatives, including book clubs, author talks, technical sessions and STEM workshops for children.

The story features insights from Dr. V. Premnath, Director of Venture Center; Rohit Joshi, Head of People and Community Development at Venture Center; Manisha Kharat, the librarian; Kishor Harale, a scientist transitioning into entrepreneurship; and Yogesh Shelke, a med-tech entrepreneur. Their perspectives highlight the library's value as a resource for science-based entrepreneurship, its accessibility to the public, and its role in fostering learning and knowledge exchange across the innovation ecosystem.

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