Over 30 underprivileged students pitched business ideas at ‘Dolphin Tanki’ in Mumbai, seeking seed funding to scale ventures. Trained by Salaam Bombay Foundation, participants showcased skills across sectors, with select ideas receiving ₹20,000–₹50,000 support from a ₹12 lakh CSR corpus.
Mumbai: Pinning their hopes on a single platform, several underprivileged students and aspiring young entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas at ‘Dolphin Tanki’ on Friday at Narsee Monjee College in Vile Parle. The event brought them face-to-face with established philanthropists, as they sought seed funding to turn their ideas into viable ventures.
Riya's Story
Among the participants was Riya Saroj, who, despite coming from a humble background, spoke with confidence about her entrepreneurial journey. “I am the first in my family to receive such training and start a business,” she said. Having completed a makeup course through the programme, she has already catered to clients in her locality, earning a revenue of ₹30,000. “My only limitation is the lack of equipment and professional makeup products, which forces me to turn down clients. With funding, I hope to set up my own salon,” she added. She hails from Kandivali.
Like her, over 30 participants aged between 16 and 20 showcased their skills and shared inspiring stories across nine sectors, including beauty and wellness, photography, video editing, dance choreography, and bakery.
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