“Mr. Nanik Rupani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy, stated that there are ample opportunities for entrepreneurs during economic recession”. He was delivering the welcome address on the occasion of the Lecture on the subject “Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Today’s Global Meltdown and Corporate Social Responsibility”. The lecture was organized by Priyadarshni Academy in association with K. C. College in Mumbai on February 6, 2009

Mr. Suhas Gopinath, C.E.O and President, Globals Inc. was the keynote speaker.

Mr. Gopinath has been acclaimed as the Youngest Entrepreneur of the world. He was recognized as the youngest Certified Professional Web-Developer through his project coolhindustan.com at the tender age of 14. On this day he spoke about his life from early childhood and gave an account of his phenomenal growth to success at such a young age. Mr. Jignesh Shah, Chairman & Group CEO, Financial Technologies Group was the Chief Guest. He also spoke on opportunities for entrepreneurs during economic recession.

Mr. Shah is also an accomplished entrepreneur and has been known as the “Creator of Modern Financial Markets” for building world-class financial institutions.

In 2003, Mr. Shah founded the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) to create ‘Markets for the Masses’. Mr. Shah is the recipient of the ‘Ernst & Young Entrepreneur award for business transformation. He has also being chosen as the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

The lecture was followed by a brief question-answer session.  The program was attended by leading personalities of Mumbai City including students from different colleges.