The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in association with the ISTE Student Chapter and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organized an invited talk on “Unlocking the Founder’s DNA” on 24 November 2025 at 2:00 PM. The session was delivered by Ms. Melanie Pius Dsouza, Assistant Professor (Senior), Department of Business Administration, SMVITM, Bantakal. The talk provided valuable insights into entrepreneurial mindset and key founder qualities, encouraging students to explore innovation, initiative, and problem-solving with confidence.