Are you a start-up, micro, small or medium sized business owner, or a professional interested in India? Are you seeking an understanding of and knowledge about the Indian market as well as networking opportunities to develop collaborations and partnerships in India and access potential investors?
Join our 5 day ‘Access India’ business tour to Bangalore, India, to explore this exciting market. This tour is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners, as well as other professionals who want to investigate the Indian environment. The tour is based in Bangalore, a global IT centre, giving exposure to its vibrant economy, diverse business landscape and rich cultural heritage. The tour provides the ideal setting for exploring new horizons and gaining invaluable insights into business practices in India.
About the tour leads
Associate Professor Steve McKenna
The tour has been designed and will be led by Dr Steve McKenna, Associate Professor of Management at Curtin Business School with his partners at the DERBI Foundation, Bangalore and Dayananda Sagar University. Steve has had a global career and has been involved in developing connections in India over many year.
Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan
Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan has more than three decades of experience, including both academic and corporate experience and is an award winning business leader. During her career she has travelled extensively and has work exposure abroad and at home. Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan is currently the CEO of DERBI Foundation, a not-for-profit Technology Business Incubator, hosted by Dayananda Sagar Institutions. She has been instrumental in envisioning the Incubation Program and has supported close to 150 start-ups across various stages of their lifecycle.