Fifteen second-year PGDM students of IESMCRC attended  the Startup Pitchfest at the Young Indians Financial Renaissance (YIFI) 2025 in Mumbai on 18th July 2025. It was a full-day event filled with energy, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. From 11 AM to 5 PM, they experienced a wide spectrum of startup pitches, each offering bold solutions to real-world problems.They observed live pitches from budding entrepreneurs, understanding how ideas are transformed into business opportunities.The event offered insights into investor expectations, pitch structuring, and market readiness.It was an invaluable experiential learning experience, bridging classroom concepts with real-world start-up dynamics.