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Entrepreneur Integration Event in Hyderabad

The annual event for the entrepreneur’s was held at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh on the 10th and 11th of this month. The South Asia’s Annual Regional Integration event was organized by the Entrepreneur Organization (EO). Such events give an insight into the makings of a successful entrepreneur and nurture the quality of innovations. More such events if conducted at college levels would increase participation from the young who are filled with inhibitions to move forward. This would also aid the entrepreneurship development. The State chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy had invited the entrepreneurs to invest in Andhra Pradesh, while addressing the gathering. He also assured that the State government will extend all necessary help and cooperation to the investors who wish to invest in the state.

Most prominent speakers of the event, titled LEAD 2012, were Dr Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank, badminton player Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand, musician Joi Barua, Tariq Ansari, cartoonist Raghava KK, Shobana Kameneni of Apollo Hospitals and Laxmi Pratury of INK, in addition to Anupam Mukherji aka the Fake IPL player, Barkha Dutt, Suheil Seth.

Sheetal Bangur, President, EO Hyderabad, says, “The Hyderabad chapter was definitely a success. We had socials for all the delegates and it went better than planned.” The event was held at the Hotel Taj Krishna. The annual event is a not to miss schedule by leading CEOs, Managing Directors, and controlling shareholders of major companies. The program is unparalleled learning, networking with business leaders, which includes special activities and entertainment.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a dynamic global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, the year 2012 marks EO’s 25th anniversary. With its trans-formative experiences and unparalleled peer network, EO transforms the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. Membership in one of EO’s 120 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 41 years old with annual revenues of US$17.3 million. – AarKayGee