Prime College's student club, the Prime Entrepreneurial Management Club, recently concluded a week-long extravaganza of entrepreneurial fervor and innovation with its flagship event, "Prime Bizfest 2024." Spanning from Baisakh 9 to Baisakh 14, the fest was a vibrant celebration of budding entrepreneurial spirit and a testament to Prime College's commitment to nurturing future business leaders.
The first five days of the event were abuzz with a series of meticulously crafted workshops aimed at igniting the entrepreneurial flame within the 14 participating teams hailing from various colleges. Workshops such as Idea Ignition, Financial Framework, Operational Optics, Market Mystery, and Scale-up Symposium, guided by seasoned mentors, provided participants with invaluable insights and tools to refine their business acumen and foster innovative thinking.
The climax of the fest, on Baisakh 14, witnessed a captivating Panel Discussion themed "Why Nepal," featuring esteemed business luminaries including Mr. Anil Kesary Shah, Miss Zenisha Moktan, and Mr. Aabhushan Jyoti Kansakar. Moderated by Mr. Prabesh Adhikari, the panelists delivered compelling narratives advocating for staying and investing in Nepal, thereby inspiring the audience with a renewed sense of patriotism and entrepreneurial zeal.
Adding to the excitement was the Prime Treasure Hunt, a medley of engaging activities such as Word Quest, Stack the Cup, Marketing Mastery, Operational Game, Sell the IPO, and Scavenger Hunt. The top five teams emerging from these challenges showcased their entrepreneurial prowess in the final pitching round, presenting innovative startup ideas infused with the learnings from the workshops.
The fest's energy reached its zenith with the Open Mic Fest, hosted by the renowned comedian Mr. Sujan Zimba, which infused laughter and euphoria into the event, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and invigorated.
Reflecting on the fest's impact, Prime EMC sought feedback from participants, who lauded the event for its role in nurturing entrepreneurial spirit and fostering personal growth. The climactic moment arrived with the announcement of Team Tuki as the winner, epitomizing the fest's mission of celebrating innovation and perseverance.
Participant testimonials echoed the sentiment of gratitude towards the organizing team and mentors for providing a transformative learning experience and invaluable networking opportunities. As the curtains drew on Prime Bizfest 2024, participants departed inspired and empowered, ready to embark on their entrepreneurial journey armed with newfound knowledge and connections.
In the words of Sunita Dangol from Team The Blu, "Prime Bizfest 2024 was an incredible journey of growth and learning for our team. Over the course of one week, we immersed ourselves in workshops covering finance, operations, marketing, and scaling up... Prime Bizfest 2024 fostered meaningful networking opportunities that allowed us to connect with like-minded people."
Garima Shrestha from Team Tuki shared, "A week for a competition sounded too much of a commitment at first but when the days passed by with each being a learning platform... Bizfest to me wasn’t just about winning but the people I’ve met and the network I got to establish."
As Prime EMC eagerly awaits feedback from participants, the success of Prime Bizfest 2024 stands as a testament to its commitment to recognizing and fostering aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey of learning and growth.
