What made this event truly distinctive? Each team was presented with a curated topic on emerging business trends, carefully designed and assigned by our very own industry-savvy alumni judges. From AI-driven supply chains to sustainable startup models, the themes reflected the pulse of today\u2019s dynamic startup ecosystem and challenged participants to think beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result? A high-energy atmosphere filled with sharp insights, disruptive thinking, and collaborative spirit. Students stepped up with bold perspectives, structured analysis, and strategic recommendations \u2014 demonstrating not only their understanding of current trends but also their readiness to shape the future of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Our Esteemed Alumni Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We were honored to have three of our distinguished alumni return as judges and mentors, each bringing invaluable experience from leading organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- \u00a0Watan Singh<\/strong> \u2013 Business Manager \u2013 Sales, CyberPWN Technologies<\/em>
<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n- \u00a0Himanshu Mandal<\/strong> \u2013 Lead \u2013 Partnerships, TIA Summit<\/em>
<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n- \u00a0Harsh Lala<\/strong> \u2013 Account Manager \u2013 NSS, Amazon<\/em>
<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTheir expert feedback, real-world anecdotes, and mentorship enriched the session, offering students a rare opportunity to engage with leaders who once walked the same campus corridors. This alumni-student engagement fostered an inspiring synergy \u2014 one that fuels long-term learning, professional grooming, and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe Power of Practice: Where Learning Meets Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Events like this are more than just competitions \u2014 they are live laboratories of leadership, strategy, and innovation. In today\u2019s fast-evolving, innovation-first economy, success demands more than textbook knowledge. It calls for the ability to think critically, speak with impact, collaborate across ideas, and tackle uncertainty with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our GD competition brought all of that to life. With real-world business trends as the backdrop and industry-aligned alumni as mentors, students gained direct exposure to what truly matters in the corporate world \u2014 analytical sharpness, strategic clarity, and entrepreneurial thinking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative wasn\u2019t just a platform to perform; it was a launchpad to grow, reinforcing ISBR\u2019s strong commitment to experiential learning, career readiness, and industry integration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A big thank you to our visionary alumni and spirited student participants who made this experience truly transformative. At ISBR, we\u2019re energized to curate more such immersive, real-world engagements<\/strong> \u2014 bridging classroom potential with boardroom relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because here, we don\u2019t just prepare graduates. We shape tomorrow\u2019s leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAbout ISBR Business School: <\/strong>ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school\u2019s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- \u00a0Himanshu Mandal<\/strong> \u2013 Lead \u2013 Partnerships, TIA Summit<\/em>