HackTron v1.0 – RISEUP Day 02 - Panel Discussion of Startup in IT Industry
October 30, 2021 · 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM @ Online event
Description
To enhance that aim, we have planned to launch the project; “HackTron v1.0” with highly motivated participation of over 30 universities in Sri Lanka through 90 - degree programs related to the Information and Communication Industry under two main chapters as Bootcamp and Hackathon. We have used Facebook live, Twitch, YouTube, and Zoom platforms to conduct this entire phase. Our key goals for this project were: To broaden the game development community in Sri Lanka Encouraging young undergraduates who are interested in the game development industry Provide an opportunity for undergraduates to enter the industry Supporting game development companies by creating highly skilled game developers Creating a collaborative space to build a community in the game development industry Making a new revival in the game development industry in Sri Lanka and winning the global stage. After the Bootcamp and the semi-final round of the Hackathon, the project consists of 3 continuous days of startup sessions program; “Riseup-Industry Talk with Entrepreneurs”. On 30th October 2021, the 2nd day of the Riseup program happened. Firstly, the session was conducted by the host, Wageesha Aluthgama, and then it was handover to Mr. Dhammika Marasinghe to continue the session as the moderator. Mr. Aloka Gunasekara, Mr. Migara Amithodhana, Mr. Miller Alexander, and Mr. Buddhishan Manmperi attended the session as panelists. They discussed the basic things that should be considered before starting a startup, models that can be used to earn money in Sri Lanka as a fresher, how to choose the correct investment method in the IT industry especially when considering IoT related startups, common disadvantages, risks, and difficulties that we have to face while doing a startup or surviving in the IT industry, techniques to manage and overcome industry risks and difficulties as freshers, etc. About 65 live participants were engaged with the 2nd day of the Riseup session through Youtube and Facebook platforms.
Agenda
Time Event Speaker 6.00 - 6.05 pm Opening remarks 6.05 - 6.10pm Initially starting the session by the host Wageesha Aluthgama 6.10 pm Handing over the session to Mr. Dammika Marasinghe 6.10 - 6.20pm Mr. Aloka Gunasekara shared his experiences and their pathway. Mr. Aloka Gunasekara 6.20 - 6.30 pm Mr. Migara Amithodhana shared his experiences and their pathway. Mr. Migara Amithodhana 6.30 - 6.45 pm Mr. Miller Alexander shared his experiences and their pathway. Mr. Miller Alexander 6.45 - 6.50 pm Mr. Buddhishan Manmperi shared his experiences and their pathway. Mr. Buddhishan Manmperi 6.50 - 8.45 pm Panel discussion Mr. Dammika Marasinghe and all Panelists. 8.45 pm Handing over the session back to the host 8.45 - 8.50 pm Giving the token of appreciation. Wageesha Aluthgama 8.50 - 9.00 pm Vote of thanks. Wageesha Aluthgama 9.00 pm Closing remarks.