Celebrating Innovation & Excellence: ISBR at IIM Bangalore Venix 25 YES
At ISBR Business School, we proudly celebrate the success of our students at the IIM Bangalore Venix 25 YES Startup Pitch Competition 2025. Team The Deciders—Dhaval Gala, Darsh Chaudhary, and Krupa Savla—secured the 1st Runner-Up position with their innovative pitch, GreenWood. This achievement underscores ISBR’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering future-ready leaders.
IIM Bangalore Venix 25 YES: A Platform for Student Entrepreneurship in India
The Young Entrepreneurship Summit (YES), hosted by IIM Bangalore, is one of the most prestigious national platforms for budding innovators. Each year, it unites passionate entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors who are driving India’s startup ecosystem forward. The 2025 edition of Venix 25 YES saw 655+ registrations and over 50 startup pitch decks from across the nation, making it a fiercely competitive event.
Team The Deciders: From Top 10 to National Recognition
Representing ISBR, Team The Deciders advanced to the Top 10 finalists—a remarkable achievement given the high-caliber competition. Their journey culminated in winning the 2nd position nationally, proving their ability to combine vision with execution. The team presented their GreenWood innovation confidently before a jury of distinguished investors and venture capitalists, receiving rigorous feedback that shaped their final pitch.
Student Success Stories: Resilience Behind the Win
Reflecting on the journey, team leader Dhaval Gala shared:
“This success did not come easily—72 hours of hustle, sleepless nights, countless iterations, and unyielding resilience powered us through. The summit offered invaluable experiences of collaboration, learning, and shaping sustainable ideas that can make a real impact.”
Their experience goes beyond winning a title—it reflects the essence of student entrepreneurship in India, where innovation, sustainability, and perseverance merge to create meaningful ventures.
Beyond the Win: Lessons and Future Directions
The recognition at IIM Bangalore Venix 25 YES is significant not only because it marks a national achievement, but also because it reflects the evolving role of student entrepreneurship in shaping India’s future. By securing the 1st Runner-Up position with their GreenWood pitch, Team The Deciders demonstrated how young innovators can combine creativity with responsibility, developing ideas that are both sustainable and scalable. The summit gave them a platform to engage with global alumni, investors, and entrepreneurs—interactions that broadened their perspectives and strengthened their ambitions.
This milestone serves as a reminder that such successes are stepping stones rather than endpoints. The team’s journey shows how resilience, collaboration, and clarity of vision can translate into ventures with long-term impact. It also sets an example for future students to pursue bold ideas, embrace challenges, and contribute meaningfully to India’s growing startup ecosystem.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students