NYEF, Hiver organise speed-mentoring event to mark Int’l Youth Day

KATHMANDU: Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF) Kathmandu Chapter and HIVER jointly organised 'NYEF Youth Day 2022', a speed-mentoring event, to mark International Youth Day, on August 12. The event aimed to provide young aspiring student entrepreneurs with the opportunity to understand where they are and what should be their next steps in building their businesses. Speed mentoring is a series of short conversations about specific questions. Participating students were also given an opportunity to network with entrepreneurs after the event. More than 40 students had applied from many different colleges out of which 20 were selected. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="27531,27528"] Prakash Sharma from International Labour Organisation (ILO) was the Keynote speaker at the programme while Saurabh Jyoti from NYEF was the special guest. The programme was held on the premises of the Academy of Culinary Arts, Lagankhel. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="27533"] At the event, 10 proven entrepreneurs — Anukul Shrestha, Ashish Mainali, Vedika Murarka, Nirusha Rajbhandari, Santosh Pandey, Kajol Sethia, Rahul Agrawal, Erina Shrestha, Swastika Khanal and Shashwot Sher Adhikari — from NYEF Kathmandu Chapter were selected as mentors. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="27530,27529,27532,27534"] 'I needed ideas and specific insights in equity dilution, which is something I particularly got from the mentors. I would never have imagined getting such customised and tailored guidance elsewhere in a classroom, so I am very glad that I came to this speed mentoring,' a participant in the programme shared. The organisers hoped that participants were able to get customised and need-based answers to their questions. They believe that like these types of events help youths propel their business ideas, and thus, contribute strongly to advancing the enterprising mindset in Nepal. In this regard, both NYEF and HIVER considered the event to have been extremely successful. Companies including MetLife, Veda, Tigg and Green Law associates were the partners for the event. NYEF is a membership-based non-profit organisation, established with the aim of creating outstanding young entrepreneurs through idea exchanges, fellowships, education, training and advocacy to enhance the entrepreneurs’ skill level allowing them to compete in the Nepali economy. NYEF is promoted by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) in Nepal. Likewise, Hiver initiatives is a platform for current and future entrepreneurs to start and/or expand their enterprises. Hiver believes that long-term engagements with aspiring entrepreneurs are more sustainable in ensuring a vibrant community. Sunrise Bank was the title sponsor for the speed-mentoring event held in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO) in Nepal. Likewise, Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneurship was the Knowledge Partner and the Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management was the Hospitality Partner for the event held on Youth Day.