Jayantian Alumni Entrepreneurs Forum
About JAEF
The Jayantian Alumni Entrepreneurs Forum (JAEF) is a strategic initiative of Kristu Jayanti University established to strengthen the bond between the University and its alumni entrepreneurs while fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus. The Forum serves as a collaborative platform that connects successful alumni entrepreneurs with students, faculty, industry experts, and aspiring innovators to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
The primary goal of the Forum is to organize the Jayantian Alumni Entrepreneurs Meet, an annual flagship event that brings together distinguished alumni entrepreneurs, students, faculty members, industry leaders, investors, and startup enthusiasts. The Meet provides a unique platform for networking, collaboration, experience sharing, and business interactions, enabling students to learn from the entrepreneurial journeys of accomplished alumni while building meaningful professional relationships. Through this initiative, the University aims to inspire entrepreneurial thinking, strengthen alumni engagement, promote innovation, and create opportunities for business partnerships and startup development.
JAEF is committed to nurturing entrepreneurial talent through continuous engagement with accomplished alumni who have established successful businesses across diverse sectors. By leveraging their expertise and experience, the Forum creates meaningful opportunities for students to develop leadership capabilities, acquire practical business knowledge, and cultivate an innovation-driven mindset.
The Forum strives to foster collaboration, co-creation, business partnerships, and knowledge exchange between alumni entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and industry professionals. It also aims to establish a sustainable innovation pipeline that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and creates pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs at the institutional level.
The Forum operates through a comprehensive framework of interactive learning, peer networking, and experiential education. Expert talks, discussions with accomplished entrepreneurs and CEOs, and interactions with successful alumni provide valuable insights into business growth, innovation, leadership, and enterprise management. These initiatives prepare students to address contemporary business challenges and capitalize on emerging entrepreneurial opportunities.
To accomplish its mission, JAEF organizes a series of impactful activities throughout the academic year. The Orientation Programme introduces students to entrepreneurship as a promising career option and creates awareness about entrepreneurial opportunities and institutional support systems. Panel Discussions with Alumni Entrepreneurs enable participants to engage directly with accomplished business leaders, providing valuable insights into entrepreneurial experiences, business strategies, and economic development.
The Forum conducts Workshops on Entrepreneurship and Business Planning, focusing on business model development, financial planning, funding opportunities, market analysis, branding, marketing strategies, and startup management. These workshops equip students with the practical knowledge and competencies required to transform innovative ideas into successful business ventures.
A key strength of JAEF is its structured Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programme, where experienced alumni entrepreneurs provide continuous guidance, personalized mentoring, and professional support to aspiring student entrepreneurs. This initiative cultivates an entrepreneurial culture on campus and empowers students to confidently pursue entrepreneurial careers.
In addition to the annual Alumni Entrepreneurs Meet, the Forum organizes Business Development Training Programmes with the support of alumni entrepreneurs to enhance students' entrepreneurial competencies and business acumen. JAEF also facilitates Industrial Visits to leading industries, startups, and innovation centres, offering students valuable exposure to business operations, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and industry best practices while strengthening academia–industry collaboration.
The Jayantian Alumni Entrepreneurs Forum reflects Kristu Jayanti University's commitment to developing future entrepreneurs through innovation, collaboration, experiential learning, and lifelong alumni engagement. By bringing together the expertise of accomplished alumni and the aspirations of students, the Forum creates a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures leadership, encourages innovation, and contributes to the economic and social development of society.
S.No. |
Name of the staff |
Department |
Role |
1 |
Fr. Dr.Ljo P Thomas |
Pro Vice chancellor |
Director |
2 |
Dr. Lourdunathan.F |
Professional Accounting and Finance |
coordinator |
3 |
Dr. Prathap. G |
Computer Science |
Member |
4 |
Dr. P. Prasanna |
Management |
Member |
5 |
Ms. Lydia Jemima J |
Commerce |
Member |
6 |
Dr. Deepak P. |
Life Science |
Member |
7 |
Dr. Chandrakala M |
Commerce |
Member |
8 |
Dr. Ibha Rani |
Commerce |
Member |
9 |
Dr. Thandayuthapani S. |
Professional Management Studies |
Member |
10 |
Dr. Vani Sarada |
Management |
Member |