CRUX 2011

 The Entrepreneurship Club of IFMR successfully conducted its first Intra level Event of the Year - “CRUX” on 16^th September 2011. The event experienced participation of first and second year full time PGDM Students of IFMR. 

The theme of the event was “Crisis Resolution- Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?”

Event was conducted in two stimulating environments.

• Block and Tackle: It was an extempore round consisting of 20 participants. Each one was provided with a topic on entrepreneurship and participants were asked to speak FOR and AGAINST the topic as per judge’s instruction for 3 minutes. Only 5 participants advanced to the second round.
• Hypothetical Situation: A case on “Crisis in life of an entrepreneur” was given. Participants were asked to put themselves in shoes of an entrepreneur and suggest the solution to the crisis.

All the participants were extremely spontaneous and demonstrated great deal of clarity of thoughts during Block and Tackle Round. They also presented competent feasible solutions to Hypothetical Situation with their clear understanding of the key issues and innovative thinking.

Crux had the honor of being judged by Prof. Ramachandran and Mr. V.Gopalan, the esteemed faculties of IFMR.

The winner of the event was:

1^st Prize: Ram Kartic                    

2^nd Prize: Anusha

The event was also filled with surprise packages and received amazing response as it was pepped up with Business Quiz and On the Spot Special Entertainment Performances by extremely enthusiastic audiences.

Overall it was quite a successful event that promoted the spirit and essence of entrepreneurship among the hearts of one and all.