Knowvation Open Mic - May Edition -Hyderabad

The first-ever Knowvation Open Mic unfolded on May 31st at Draper Startup House, marking the beginning of a high-energy, student-led revolution.

Knowvation Open Mic - May Edition -Hyderabad
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Event Overview

The first-ever Knowvation Open Mic unfolded on May 31st at Draper Startup House, marking the beginning of a high-energy, student-led revolution. Designed as a platform for students, entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers to express their stories, the event received an overwhelming response — turning the mic into a launchpad for inspiration, internships, and impactful conversations.

80+ Participants (30 Students | 15+ Entrepreneurs | Influencers | Special Guests)

Key Highlights

  • •Diverse Participation: 80+ attendees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including students, startup founders, creators, and influencers.
  • •Breakthrough Moment: A student, Manthena Uday Kiran, traveled 350+ kilometers from Andhra Pradesh just to attend — underscoring the event's real-world pull.
  • •Live Confidence Building Demo: Dr. Vinod, a professional life coach, conducted a live demo to help students overcome stage fear and anxiety—a transformational moment for many first-time speakers.
  • •Creator Influence: Social media influencers Harsha and Madhu Kiran (with a combined following of 500K+) joined the mic, sharing their stories on public visibility, creative risk-taking, and personal branding.
  • •Real Student Stories: Students courageously shared their product-building journeys, startup ideas, and personal hurdles—making the session both raw and real.
  • •Opportunities Created: 2 students landed internships directly through the networking experience. Many overcame stage fright and delivered their first-ever public talks.

Voices from the Event

I traveled 350+ KM for my first-ever offline tech event — and it was 100% worth it.

— Manthena Uday Kiran

This is what happens when you give a mic to students, creators or dreamers? You get movements. You get moments. You get magic.

— Gayatri G

Impact & Outcomes

  • ✓Personal Growth: Participants reported a boost in confidence, clarity, and conviction after the event.
  • ✓Networking Bridge: Students got direct access to entrepreneurs, mentors, and creators — many for the first time.
  • ✓Community Building: Laid the foundation for a statewide student-driven movement under the Knowvation Leadership Community (KLC).
  • ✓Social Media Reach: The event sparked viral organic posts on LinkedIn, with one creator crossing 5M+ total views across her content, further positioning Knowvation as a student-first, impact-driven ecosystem.