“Acquiring knowledge is ordinary; Applying knowledge multiple times, in multiple ways, is eXtraOrdinary” – Naveen Lakkur Mohamed Farooq came from a family which was deep rooted in farming and had a well established business of supplying bananas in the market. His elder brothers had joined the family business and helped it grow while Farooq was…

Dr. Srikanth Sola, a cardiologist with a strong science and research background studied at Stanford University, part of his medical training was at Harvard and he worked at Cleveland Clinic the top institute for Heart Care across the world.   Dr. Srikanth Sola is the Chief Executive Officer of Devic Earth, a Bangalore-based green tech company, creates…

‘EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP’ is a training programme designed by an entrepreneur for students who aspire to become entrepreneurs, individuals who desire to work in a startup, or for those who want be part of a large corporate. As organisations are on the lookout for individuals with entrepreneurial mindset and skills, it is important for students to…

“Spending time on social networks is ordinary; Creating positive social impact is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur ‘Prerna’ means ‘Inspiration’ – ‘a Little Extra’ story of Prerna Wadikar Prerna Wadikar’s committed effort in studying engineering in Information Technology got her a responsible position as Distribution Manager at Schneider Electric, a leading company in the Digital Transformation of…

e-RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. Presenting a session on Converting a Prototype Idea into a Startup & ‘FOUND’ framework for picking winning business idea Facilitated by Naveen Lakkur,…

“Being successful is ordinary; Being happy and making others happy is eXtraOrdinary.”- Naveen Lakkur IS PRASAD born in the year 1957, native of Denkanikota, studied in Government High School, started with a very humble background and also with financial constraints to pursue higher education. He expresses his gratitude towards Vasavi Trust for providing free hostel…

A world class training at BSHIP the first Arya Vysya Business Networking Organization. This was initiated by with the ideology of business networking among Vysya’s to Build strong business group by uniting all Business personnel from Arya Vysya community. Training facilitated by Naveen Lakkur, Chief Innovation Coach and the Founder of Institute of Inspiring Innovation.…

Got a great Start-up idea but not sure how to? Join us live on the 4th & 5th September for a 2-day virtual conference on Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Post-Covid Era Inviting young entrepreneurs, start-up enthusiasts, innovators, students, and research scholars to join us and listen to great minds and prepare your own entrepreneurial…

Ashwini Angadi, Founder & Trustee of Belaku Academy on ‘a Litte Extra’ talkshow showcasing eXtraOrdinary people and their little extras. Ashwini worked as a HR person in an MNC but her heart was not at peace as she believed that her destiny was elsewhere and resigned the job and joined as a national facilitator for Young…