2011 is an eventful year for Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB).  Under the Presidentship of Sri Koteswara Rao Kandukuri, the Executive Committee explored different options to meet the needs of the Greater Boston Telugu Community.  In addition to TAGB cultural presentations which are very popular,  TAGB conducted events for Sports, Academics and Charity that were also highly appreciated. This week, TAGB organized an “ENTREPRENEUR MEET" for the first time in its history especially for Telugu community.  The objective of this meet is to provide a stage for ambitious and successful entrepreneurs among local Telugu community members to meet, greet and share their entrepreneurial experiences. In his address to the guests, the TAGB President explained the reasons for organizing the entrepreneur meet. He felt that it was essential for TAGB to play its role in these economic conditions to strengthen this group’s efforts by providing additional information and tools.  This meet opens a window for networking among these individuals.  Our recent survey found 40+ Telugu Entrepreneurs in Greater Boston area in the fields of IT, BioTech, Marketing, Academics, Entertainment, etc.  Many young and experienced professionals and entrepreneurs showed interest and responded to the TAGB invitation.  The meet took place on this Friday October 21st evening  at the Conference Room of Sri Shirdi Baba Temple, 290 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA.

Dr. Govinda Rao Bhisetti (Vice Chair of BOT, TAGB) moderated the proceedings of the night.  

 In the first part of the event, the moderator invited three prominent and successful entrepreneurs to the panel of guest speakers - (1) Sri Subu Kota, Chairman/CEO, The Boston Group, (2) Sri Mohan Nannapaneni, President/CEO, Sigma Systems, Inc.  (also Executive Vice President, TANA), and (3) Dr. Balaji Bhyravabhotla, CEO/COO, Xtal Biostructures

 The guest speakers shared their valuable experiences in entrepreneurship and encouraged all aspiring entrepreneurs to take the plunge without fear, guided by their heart and high ethical standards.  They also advised, in this troubled economy all communities have to come together to explore the options that are available in making better utilitzation of economic resources and opportunities to strengthen the economy.    

 The audience participated enthusiastically in Q&A session following the speeches.

 In the second part of the event, all members of the audience were given the opportunity to speak about their companies or their ideas for a new business. About 30 people came forward to share their experience of success and failure.

 The Board Chairman of TAGB, Sri Paparao Gundavaram in his speech welcomed the attendees and greeted the successful entrepreneurs and young aspirants for their continued success in future years.  The Board members have participated in the discussions and Thanked all attendees for their interest and support to TAGB.

 In his Vote of Thanks address, Sri Ramesh Babu Tallam, Secretary of TAGB, thanked the Guest Speakers and all attendees for their interest and valuable contribution in making the event a grand success.

 Though it is the first time for TAGB hosted such type of an event, everyone's enthusiastic participation and encouragement made it a grand success.  No doubt this event will go into the history of TAGB as it not only met the association Goals but also meets the great leader's vision "Be the change you wish to see in the world". 

 The pictures from the event can be viewed at the link: https://picasaweb.google.com/tagb.boston/TAGBEntrepreneurMeet2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKvInNjT-tLyvAE&feat=directlink

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