Rekha C B

What did you do, and why that approach?

Led end-to-end operations of the innovation and incubation centre, overseeing the smooth execution of incubation and acceleration programs from startup onboarding through mentoring and progress tracking. Built and maintained strategic relationships with a diverse ecosystem of startups, mentors, investors, faculty, and institutional partners to drive program success. Planned and executed a range of events, workshops, review meetings, and demo sessions designed to support entrepreneurial development and strengthen the broader ecosystem. Monitored startup progress against defined milestones, ensuring timely and compliant reporting for funding and grant requirements. Prepared comprehensive reports, proposals, and documentation for internal reviews, board meetings, and external stakeholders. Managed budgeting, financial tracking, and adherence to scheme guidelines. Drove outreach and community-building initiatives through social media engagement and direct communication.

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What did you do, and why that approach?

Coordinated the end-to-end WeaveX Hackathon and Incubation Program in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles. Managed startup selection, mentorship coordination, expert sessions, in-campus activities, and overall program logistics. Supported entrepreneurs from the textiles sector in developing and scaling innovative solutions.

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What did you do, and why that approach?

Coordinated end-to-end academic project execution for 584 EPGP students, managing group formation, mentor allocation, learning management system administration, deadline tracking, report submissions, and evaluation coordination. Managed interim and final deliverables for 87 project groups by organizing, categorizing, and sharing reports via Google Drive with assigned mentors for evaluation. Led the organization of the Final BPP Presentation, coordinating schedules across four days with the EPGP office, finalizing internal and external panel members, and managing comprehensive logistics including food, accommodation, local travel, score sheets, and attendance records.

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What did you do, and why that approach?

Provided comprehensive administrative and operational support across IIM Kozhikode's academic functions. Coordinated academic operations including class scheduling, examination management, and student attendance monitoring. Delivered administrative support to faculty and students, ensuring smooth office operations and timely task execution. Drafted, proofread, and managed official correspondence including emails, brochures, and budget documents for internal and external communication. Organized and maintained confidential academic and administrative records in full compliance with institutional guidelines. Scheduled, organized, and facilitated meetings, preparing detailed agendas and minutes for action tracking. Managed logistics and support for academic events and meetings, liaising effectively with faculty, students, and external partners. Assisted in preparing and submitting reports, proposals, and presentations for various institutional purposes.

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