During a knowledge-sharing session recently at the CIMA Launch Pad workshop, subject experts of PwC Sri Lanka shared their insights on pertinent areas relevant to start-ups, while also helping young entrepreneurs understand the fundamental pillars of a start-up, and how they can drive their start-ups to become successful entities.
PwC Sri Lanka has renewed its partnership again this year for the CIMA Launch Pad 2016, which has become an annual event and an important platform to nurture entrepreneurial thinking among the younger generation. The CIMA Launch Pad organised by the CIMA Students’ Society, has also been recognised as a platform for future leaders to present their business ideas to a panel of professionals who review them and enhance business potential.
CEO of PwC Sri Lanka, Sujeewa Mudalige said, “Today, we are witnessing an interesting passage in the world economy, where startups are breaking barriers and creating new chapters in the business world. This trend set by startups should be encouraged even in Sri Lanka.”
He said that PwC Sri Lanka was, therefore, delighted to partner with the CIMA Launch Pad again, as it encourages and promotes start-ups to take the lead and create new paradigm shifts. PwC Sri Lanka’s Deals Team comprising Rizny Faisal, Nadeesha Wijekoon and Sahan Fernando launched the proceedings.
The second session focused on ‘Legal pointers on start-ups’ where Dr. Arritha Wikremanayake and Nirusha Ranjith Kumar from Nithya Partners.
The third session was conducted by PwC Sri Lanka’s Valuation Team comprising Nishantha Dabera and Trevine Fernando.