– Arun Raaj Manickaraj, Founder & CEO, Orenda
Every man is born with a special talent. Some of us realize it early in life while some late but ultimately when we realize we want to give it all. There are many obstacles to success, among them the most common is lack of proper guidance.
India of late has become the most sought after destination in terms of both tourism and business. Unlike the previous generations, the next gen is not scared of exploring the undiscovered path. One of them is Arun Raaj Manickaraj who after completing his Master’s in International Business from Lithuania is gearing up to become a mentor for those looking for start-ups in future. Through his company Orenda, he aims to promote and encourage students to step into the new ‘Gold Rush’- Entrepreneurship.
Speaking about why he chooses students, his reply was plain and simple, because we are the world’s largest democracy and the youngest nation blessed in abundance by Mother Nature herself.
In the last few years India has lost many talented individuals to brain drain meaning they were of the opinion that India has underrated their potential and moving abroad would be the only choice to overcome this and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle. Lack of employment is another major factor where the Government needs to step in which is to set up educational institutions and technology parks. Having lived in Lithuania and looking back at India surely put a tight spot of bother on how India will progress if the above scenario continues.
Students are on the lookout for someone to coach them on how to generate a million dollar business idea and convert it into real time business. Transforming their scribbled ideas, vision into a composed, real and happening business is what Arun Raaj intends to do through Social Enterprise Orenda. The vision of his company is to empower and enrich the entrepreneurial spirit in every student through proper mentorship and professional assistance through established entrepreneurs across the world.
Time has come for Young Dynamic Indians to turn society of Labors into society of Leaders. Imagine as an owner you won’t be accountable to anyone at any point and can sit back and watch the ball rolling.
Today’s kids consider entrepreneurship as their vision and passion because of which they have received the idea with open arms. Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder once said, “Success in India is based on getting a Job”. The sentence is a huge threat especially in the current era with the advent of new technology and the reason for this is, “We don’t Innovate anymore.”
India has most number of global business leaders than any other country in the world but sadly, we have failed to make full use of the potential within our own self. Orenda gives an opportunity to streamline your thoughts into actions, and no it just isn’t about theory but also practical.
The company has designed 3 different types of courses with each having a specified requirement. Anyone can start a business and hence we all can head to Orenda. The company is has already helped three students turn entrepreneurs with more in the making. They have already visited some well-known colleges in the city as part of their ambitious plan.
What is more exciting is the team will be with budding entrepreneurs till they actually start running a business which includes arranging sources for financing to networking not just in India but across Europe. So Come and visit this one of a kind in Coimbatore for a brighter future and upgrade yourself from being a labor to becoming an owner.