EMK is arranging a virtual summit to help MSMEs to explore the future of business and investment opportunities from venture capitalists and financial institutes.
This will be a joint initiative of EMK Center, Astha Foundation Bangladesh, YY Ventures, and ygap Bangladesh. Focus of the summit will be to support the existing entrepreneurs in their ideation stage. The summit will focus on creating a linkage between experienced entrepreneurs, investors and promising startups facing challenges to continue regular operations due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Our very own Taro Araya, CEO of Goama is invited to join to share his insights regarding the Future of Investment and how getting things done.
Here is the schedule of events
| Time | Session | Speaker | Topics to be covered |
| July 25, 2020 11.00– 11.45am | Opening session: Business leading the post pandemic recovery | Erad Kawser, Country Director,ygap Bangladesh Shazeeb M Khairul Islam,Managing Director,YY Ventures Rashid Saleh, Founder & President,Astha Foundation Bangladesh | COVID 19- Implications for businesses sustainable business and prospering society: bridging the gapInclusive business creating a win-win situation in the post-pandemic era |
| July 25, 2020 11.45am- 12.45pm | Pivoting business during and post pandemic | Simon Lee,Head of Global Programs,ygap Leadership Team | Coronavirus- pivoting your business- be the business COVID 19- Brands and companies that have pivotedPost pandemic- A roadmap for your business to recover |
| July 25, 2020 3.00- 4:00pm | COVID 19- Managing the business financial health | Erad Kawser, Country Director,ygap Bangladesh | Ensuring sustainable financing and stable cash reservesImpact of a crisis in the budgeting and business planning processes adapt your business model to reduce costs, both in the short and medium-term |
| July 25, 2020 4:00– 5:00 PM | Engaging with consumers during COVID-19 and beyond | Wafi Aziz Sattar, Lecturer, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | Communicate promptly, clearly and transparently Re-engaging customers in the post-pandemic eraCOVID 19: A brand. New. Purpose |
| July 25, 2020 07:30 – 09:00 pm | Legal considerations: Changing your business model | Nahid Hossain, Managing Associate,Old Bailey Chambers | COVID 19 Checklists: Legal and Business Considerations Return to workplace moving from physical to online sales: a key consideration |
| July 26, 2020 5.30– 6.30pm | Future of investment | Nirjhor Rahman, CEO, Bangladesh Angels Sharawwat Islam, Truvalu.enterprises Limited Taro Araya CEO of Goama – Getting Things Done | Reinventing the organization for future investments Startups navigating the changing investment climate due to COVID 19 Unprecedented time requiring more than planning |
| 8.00- 9.00pm | Innovation in crisis: why is it more critical than ever? | Government official Impact Hub | The case for innovation prioritizing innovation is the key to growth in the post-crisis world the recipe for emerging as an innovation leader |
| 9.00- 9.30pm | Closing session: Reimagining the business- 2020 and beyond | Emma Jackson Asif U Ahmed Tina Jabeen Khan |
It’ll be a virtual training. Registration going on!
Registration link: https://forms.gle/yuud9nyCLTJZdN7E9
Registration deadline: July 24, 2020
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