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SPPU Economics Dept to Host Start Up Talk on ‘Holistic Entrepreneurship’

Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Department of Economics will hold the second lecture in its Start-Up Talk Series on February 13, 2026, featuring entrepreneur Swapnil Dharmadhikari.

Pune: The Department of Economics at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is set to organise the second lecture in its “SPPU Start-Up Talk Series: Conversations with Young Entrepreneurs” on February 13, 2026. The session, titled Holistic Entrepreneurship, aims to explore entrepreneurship beyond profit-making, focusing on balanced growth, values, and long-term impact.

The talk will be delivered by Mr. Swapnil Dharmadhikari, Managing Partner at Espresso Consulting Group. As part of the ongoing series, the lecture seeks to connect students with young industry leaders and provide insights into real-world entrepreneurial journeys.

The event will begin at 2:00 pm and will be held at M.A.-I Classroom, Department of Economics, 1st Floor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan, SPPU campus. The series is coordinated by Dr. Amita Yadwadkar and Dr. Meenal Annachhatre, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Surbhi Jain, Head of the Department of Economics.

Key Points:

  • Date: February 13, 2026

  • Time: 2:00 pm onwards

  • Speaker: Mr. Swapnil Dharmadhikari

  • Topic: Holistic Entrepreneurship

  • Venue: M.A.-I Classroom, Dept. of Economics, SPPU

The lecture offers students an opportunity to engage directly with a young entrepreneur and understand how business, purpose, and sustainability can intersect in today’s start-up ecosystem.

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