Dear Alumni,
The HBS India Research Centre, the HBS Alumni Angels Association India and the HBS Club of India are delighted to invite you for a second workshop cum conversation in our "Entrepreneurs Unplugged" series on April 3rd, 2017 titled "Beyond Fear" with advertising legend and maverick Prahlad Kakar.
Prahlad who founded the Prahlad Kakar School of Branding and Entrepreneurship in 2016, believes that very few MBA graduates are truly creative. People who take risks, he says, are the ones who have come to terms with the greatest fears of their lives — the fear of failing and the fear of fear itself. The workshop promises to be a platform through which Prahlad is going to try and put people in touch with some of their greatest fears, make them overcome them and own responsibility.
Entrepreneurship is a key area of study at HBS. Our research is focused on the identification and pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities; domestic and international funding of entrepreneurial ventures; innovation, specifically technological innovation in international ventures; the eco systems in which entrepreneurs make decisions; and social entrepreneurship. The aim of this series is to set up a small intimate 15-20 person interaction over tea/coffee for HBS alumni with Founders of start-ups and entrepreneurs of large companies who have been able to scale and develop successful businesses across a spectrum of industries and also with academics and practitioners who have deep insights on the subject. We are hoping that these interactions enable us to hear best practices, perspectives and anecdotes of personal journey's through the process of building a business — challenges, failures, milestones and aha moments. We are confident that this will provide invaluable insights and a deep dive into the Eco-system of entrepreneurship in India and the DNA of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Ad man, director, scuba diver, restaurateur, and wine maker Prahlad Kakar began his advertising career in the 70's and founded his own firm Genesis Film Production in 1977. Known as the "Ad guru" he has ruled the advertising world with his brand of irreverent humor, memorable brand building campaigns and has created award-winning commercials for the most reputed corporates and agencies in India and the Asia Pacific region. Within 20 years of his career Prahlad Kakar earned himself a Lifetime Achievement Award by the IAAFA in the year 1999 and has got Genesis the top Production House for 2 years in a row for years 2003 and 2004 by Brand Equity. Prahlad's passion for the Ocean inspired him to start Lacadives, the first Scuba Diving School in Kadmat, Lakshadweep Islands in 1993. He is also the co-founder of Reefwatch Marine Conservation, which aims at creating marine-life awareness for students and adults across the sub-continent. His passion for cooking led him to run restaurants and a tea lounge with his own brand of gourmet cooking. A staunch believer in living large, Prahlad Kakar has given shape to his myriad interests and effectively and converted many into profitable ventures. Prahlad brings all these enriching experiences to his newest venture PKSBE (Prahlad Kakar School of Branding and Entrepreneurship) in which he is spearheading the organization of innovative education in the field of entrepreneurship, media, and film making. ?Today the innovative corporate, ad guru, branding strategist, chief mentor, and board member of many companies consults and leads creative workshops and motivational and leadership interactive sessions for companies, government agencies and students.
Prahlad along with transformational coach, co-founder and director of PKSBE Pratish Nair, has agreed to conduct the Beyond Fear workshop with us on April 3rd, 2017, from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.
Venue: India Center of the Harvard School of Public Health, 1st Floor, Piramal Tower Annexe, Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013. The group size is limited to 25-30 people and we will be confirming attendance on a first come first serve basis. Please do make the most of this opportunity and RSVP at the earliest if you would like to attend.
Regards, HBS Club of India
