Start Evaluation Session

Event Date: 05 Feb, 2026

Event brief description: An expert session on “Assessment of Startups” was conducted by Mr. Kamal Kishor Malhotra, CEO, GICRISE, invited by the GIETU Foundation to evaluate emerging ventures. Startups — ABC Synergy Tech, Harvankul, Pragnya Smart Technologies LLP, and Urvah Dynamics — presented their pitch decks, highlighting their business models and financial plans. Mr. Malhotra reviewed their budget utilization and provided focused, growth-driven feedback on scalability, market validation, and strategic execution. His practical insights encouraged disciplined financial planning, customer-centric innovation, and milestone-based growth, equipping founders with clarity and direction to strengthen their entrepreneurial journey.

Event Detailed Description: An insightful and high-impact session on “Assessment of Startups” was judged by Mr. Kamal Kishor Malhotra, CEO, GICRISE, conducted by the GIETU Foundation to evaluate emerging ventures and provide strategic guidance for their future growth. The session aimed to strengthen startup readiness by offering expert feedback on business models, financial planning, and long-term scalability.

During the session, four promising startups — ABC Synergy Tech, Harvankul, Pragnya Smart Technologies LLP, and Urvah Dynamics — presented their pitch decks, outlining their problem statements, solutions, market positioning, revenue strategies, and operational roadmaps. Mr. Malhotra carefully reviewed each presentation with a practical and growth-oriented lens, focusing on clarity of value proposition, scalability potential, and sustainability of business models.

A key highlight of the assessment was the evaluation of budget utilization. Mr. Malhotra analysed how efficiently each startup was deploying its financial resources, emphasizing the importance of disciplined spending aligned with measurable outcomes. He encouraged founders to prioritize resource allocation toward product refinement, customer validation, and market expansion rather than short-term optics. His feedback underscored that strong financial governance is essential for building investor confidence and ensuring operational longevity.

Beyond financial insights, Mr. Malhotra shared actionable recommendations tailored to each startup’s stage of growth. He emphasized the need for sharper market validation, customer-centric innovation, and clearly defined milestones. Founders were advised to strengthen their go-to-market strategies, build adaptable teams, and adopt data-driven decision-making to accelerate growth. He also highlighted the importance of continuous iteration, partnerships, and ecosystem engagement to remain competitive in evolving markets.

The interactive nature of the session allowed startup founders to engage in meaningful discussions, seek clarifications, and reflect on their strategic direction. Mr. Malhotra’s mentorship approach combined practical industry experience with a forward-looking perspective, helping participants identify both strengths and improvement areas. His insights empowered founders to think beyond immediate challenges and align their vision with scalable and sustainable growth pathways.

Overall, the session served as a valuable platform for learning, reflection, and strategic refinement. By bridging expert evaluation with actionable guidance, the “Assessment of Startups” session reinforced the importance of structured planning, financial discipline, and innovation-driven execution. The initiative by GIETU Foundation, coupled with Mr. Malhotra’s expertise, significantly contributed to enhancing the growth readiness of participating startups, equipping them with clarity, direction, and confidence to move forward in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Department Name – GICRISE

Event Outcome: An expert session on “Assessment of Startups” was conducted by Mr. Kamal Kishor Malhotra, CEO, GICRISE, invited by the GIETU Foundation to evaluate emerging ventures. Startups — ABC Synergy Tech, Harvankul, Pragnya Smart Technologies LLP, and Urvah Dynamics — presented their pitch decks, highlighting their business models and financial plans. Mr. Malhotra reviewed their budget utilization and provided focused, growth-driven feedback on scalability, market validation, and strategic execution. His practical insights encouraged disciplined financial planning, customer-centric innovation, and milestone-based growth, equipping founders with clarity and direction to strengthen their entrepreneurial journey.

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