Plan C – Turning Vision Into Venture

Introduction: The Vision Behind Plan-C

Welcome to the official recap of Plan-C, a flagship initiative by the Founders Club, SRM Institute of Science and Technology!

Held on 11th October 2025 at the DEI Inspiration Studio, this transformative 1 Day event was designed to encourage students to open up about their business ideas, tackle real-world challenges, and explore the essence of entrepreneurship. Unlike a competition, Plan-C focused on collaboration, creativity, and confidence — empowering participants to think, connect, and create like real founders.

Event Highlights

• Participants: Students from various departments forming diverse collaborative teams
• Venue: DEI Inspiration Studio, SRMIST KTR
• Duration: 9:00 AM, 11th October 2025
• Funding: Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Event Nature: Non-competitive, experiential learning event
• Organized by: The Founders Club, SRMIST

1. The Journey: From Ideas to Insights

🧠 Opening Session & Icebreaker

The day began with an engaging community bonding session where all participants shared their ideas and entrepreneurial motivations. This icebreaker set the tone for collaboration and learning, allowing participants to connect beyond their disciplines and discover shared goals.

💼 Interactive Pitching & Real-Time Problem Solving

The second half of the event brought energy and innovation to the floor. Participants received insights on legal documentation, challenges in entrepreneurship, and real-world start-up constraints. Later, they were grouped randomly to face simulated business challenges — each team pitching their innovative solutions in front of peers and mentors.

🌟 Knowledge Beyond Competition

Unlike traditional hackathons, Plan-C was a space for learning, networking, and self-discovery. Participants not only showcased their creativity but also explored how to transform ideas into feasible start-up plans through pre-incubation and incubation processes.

2. The Core: Impact, Learning, and Achievements

💡 Objectives & Deliverables

• To inspire students to step forward with their entrepreneurial aspirations.
• To provide a realistic view of the start-up ecosystem — from ideation to execution.
• To build a collaborative platform where even participants without ideas could contribute and learn.
• To foster teamwork, leadership, and communication among diverse participants.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the event, participants gained:

• Practical exposure to entrepreneurial problem-solving.
• Knowledge of legal and operational frameworks in business.
• Experience in collaborative ideation and pitching under constraints.
• Confidence to present themselves as potential founders.

3. Making Magic Happen: Behind the Scenes

👏 Volunteers, Organizers & Mentors

A strong team of dedicated Founders Club members worked tirelessly to ensure smooth coordination and participant support. Volunteers and others managed everything — from logistics to hospitality — ensuring every session ran seamlessly.

💬 Reflections & Key Takeaways

Despite facing scheduling challenges due to a sudden change in the first-year timetable, the event maintained remarkable enthusiasm and participation.
The marketing team executed impressive class-to-class campaigns and social media promotions, ensuring the event’s strong presence both offline and online.

📣 Media, Publicity & Outreach

Short preparation time didn’t stop Plan-C from making waves. Creative publicity campaigns and digital promotions amplified awareness, drawing attention from across the campus.
The Founders Club’s social media handles showcased live updates, highlight reels, and participant testimonials, boosting the event’s visibility.

Conclusion: The Entrepreneurial Spark

In summary, Plan-C (11th October 2025) was a resounding success — an event that seamlessly combined learning, collaboration, and creativity.
From brainstorming to pitching, participants gained invaluable exposure to the realities of entrepreneurship, legal frameworks, and start-up culture.

Despite minor challenges, the event’s impact was profound: it motivated aspiring innovators to take their first steps toward becoming confident founders.
Plan-C stood as a testament to the Founders Club’s mission — to inspire, guide, and ignite innovation within SRMIST.

💥 Join the Movement!

Stay tuned for more visionary events from The Founders Club, and keep your ideas ready — because the next big start-up might just start with you.

For event highlights, photos, and participant reels, visit:
🌐 thefoundersclub.in