Knowvation Open Mic - June Edition - Hyderabad

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Knowvation Open Mic - June Edition - Hyderabad
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Event Overview

After the roaring success of Edition 1, the second edition of Knowvation Open Mic scaled new heights — this time in strategic partnership with WE Hub, Telangana's flagship initiative for empowering women entrepreneurs. Held on June 29th at WE Hub Hyderabad, this edition expanded the impact and inclusivity of the platform, spotlighting changemakers, student builders, and powerful personal journeys.

60+ Participants (40+ Students | 15+ Entrepreneurs | Ecosystem Enablers | Influencers | Investors | Mentors)

Key Highlights

  • •Government-Backed Venue & Ecosystem Support: WE Hub's collaboration signaled strong government and institutional support for student-led innovation and storytelling platforms.
  • •600+ Diverse Participants: This edition saw an even more diverse mix of attendees including early-stage founders, student product builders, tech mentors, and startup enablers.
  • •Featured Speaker: Sravanth Gajula: The founder of AdOnMo, one of India's fastest-growing adtech startups, shared his journey from student startup founder to scaling a VC-backed company — deeply resonating with the audience.
  • •Real, Raw, Relatable Stories: Participants shared stories of starting up with zero capital, dropping out to build, overcoming societal judgment, and building tech products as students. The vulnerability and ambition on display created a powerful emotional experience.
  • •High-Value Networking: Organic conversations led to internship discussions, startup collaborations, and invitations to pitch at incubators — proving Open Mic's role as a career and growth catalyst.

Voices from the Event

Knowvation Open Mic is not just a platform, it's a launchpad. We need more such spaces across India.

— Sravanth Gajula, Founder – AdOnMo

I came here to just listen. I left with 5 new connections and 3 potential internship leads.

— Student Participant

WE Hub x Knowvation is exactly the kind of public-private partnership we need to boost young talent.

— Community Mentor

Impact & Outcomes

  • ✓Cross-Sector Collaboration: The partnership with WE Hub marked the first time Open Mic intersected with government and policy ecosystems.
  • ✓Increased Reach & Visibility: Event buzz was amplified on LinkedIn and Instagram, drawing the attention of students, educators, and startup mentors.
  • ✓Expanded Diversity: Greater participation from women entrepreneurs, Tier-2 college students, and early-stage builders.
  • ✓Internships & Mentorships: Several students gained access to internship offers, pitch reviews, and follow-up mentorship after the event.

What's Next

  • •Following the success of Open Mic 2.0: We plan to replicate this model across all 9 major districts of Telangana through KLC-led editions.
  • •Strengthen public-private collaborations by engaging TASK, TGIC, and WE Hub.
  • •Launch the Open Mic Grand Finale 2026 -Voices of TELANGANA — a statewide celebration bringing together the top speakers, leaders, and community champions from all regional editions.