Speaking

Talks on entrepreneurship, innovation, and India’s startups.

Dr. Milan Patel speaking at an entrepreneurship conference

Keynotes, guest lectures, and workshops for universities, incubators, conferences, and industry forums.

I speak the way I teach — with real stories, evidence, and a clear takeaway. Whether it’s a room of students, founders, or policymakers, my aim is the same: leave the audience with something they can use, not just applaud.

Talk topics

  • Built from scratch: what seven Indian startups teach us
  • Inside the startup ecosystem: Startup India, DPIIT, and what the data says
  • Teaching entrepreneurship: the case for the flipped classroom
  • Green and sustainable entrepreneurship in India
  • From research to practice: turning evidence into ventures

Formats

Keynote

A signature talk for conferences and summits, tuned to your audience.

Guest lecture

A focused session for university and college classrooms.

Workshop

A hands-on, case-based session for founders and incubators.

Selected engagements

  • Creating a Supportive Ecosystem for Student EntrepreneursICSSR-sponsored conference, IILM University · 2024
  • Skill-Based Education for Women Entrepreneurship & StartupsInternational Conference, Poddar International · 2024
  • Reimagining Globalization in a Deglobalizing WorldISDSI-Global Conference, IIM Ranchi · 2023
  • The ESG Imperative for a Sustainable FutureCPIM International Conference, Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University · 2023

Invite me to speak

Tell me about your event and audience, and I’ll tailor a session that lands.