By Nitish Sharma (lllume Fellow) Imagine giving utmost importance to academic qualifications and grades for multiple years but still not be able to land a job, despite strenuous efforts. Difficult to understand, isn’t it? I was in this boat not long ago. Despite graduating from one of the most reputed Universities, I found it difficult …
I believe that professional programs serve as bridges between aspirations and accomplishments. In this article, I will delve into my illuminating journey within the Illume Foundation’s Startup Fellowship Program. From hands-on experiences to entrepreneurial skills, this program allowed me to immerse myself in the world of startups and learn invaluable lessons. 📝 Learning and Growth …
Crafting Confidence: My Journey through Illume’s Startup Fellowship Read More »
I am Riddhesh, a Finance enthusiast, currently completing my CFA. This winter, I dived into the world of Venture Capital. While I have had exposure to investment landscape through by degree at the University of Sydney and an internship at an investment fund, I never really had much explore to the early-stage startup investment. Thanks …
Hi, I’m Amber, a recent Design graduate. When I walked across the stage at the University of Melbourne to receive my degree in Architecture Design, it felt like a culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Little did I know, however, that my path would soon take an unexpected turn towards a different passion: …
From Architecture to UX Design: My Journey of Self-Discovery Read More »
How the InnovatEd program helped us launch & grow! ‘InnovatEd’ is University of Melbourne’s incubation program for educational technology (EdTech) innovations focused on higher education. Illume is delighted to be selected as one of the startups for incubation support for the year 2022–23. As we graduate from the Program, I’d like to share our journey …
Why Edtech & Our journey with the University of Melbourne. Read More »
One of the major goals of Illume is to activate the entrepreneurial mindset in our youngsters, so as to prepare them for the future of work or their entrepreneurial ventures. Before we delve into the importance of entrepreneurial mindset, let’s look at a few key definitions. What is Entrepreneurship? The word ‘Entrepreneurship’ is derived from …
