Knowvation Open Mic - July Edition - Hyderabad

Step into a space where stories spark action, ideas turn into opportunities, and connections shape your future. Pitch your idea. Share your journey. Be heard.

Knowvation Open Mic - July Edition - Hyderabad
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Event Overview

The third edition of Knowvation Open Mic at WE Hub Hyderabad continued to build momentum, bringing together student founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across Telangana.Held at WE Hub on July 26, 2025, this event featured inspiring pitches, candid personal stories, and expert advice.In partnership with WE Hub,Knowvation Open Mic Hyderabad’s Edition fostered meaningful collaborations and proved once again why Hyderabad is a rising hub for innovation and community growth.The evening was a celebration of big ideas, real journeys, and new connections.

60+ Participants (25+ Students | 15+ Entrepreneurs | 10+ Influencers | Investors | Mentors)

Key Highlights

  • •Government-Backed Venue & Ecosystem Support: WE Hub’s collaboration led to a strong government and institutional support for student-led innovation and storytelling platforms.
  • •Breakthrough Moment: A budding influencer, Giri traveled from Andhra Pradesh and Speaker Susheel travelled 270KM from Peddapalli district, to attend and experience the room's opportunities and vision.
  • •Tips from an HR: HR leader M Bhargavi from Thriwin.io demystified common myths about HR interviews, shared insider tips on cracking placements for upcoming graduates, and offered a real-world glimpse into the interview experience.
  • •Spark of an Idea: A budding entrepreneur who presented her startup, focused on making menstrual hygiene accessible for all through conveniently located sanitary pad vending machines. Her passion and practical approach earned a huge round of applause and reminded us that our stage is a space where creativity meets social change.
  • •Featured Speaker: Tulasi Menon, Group Product Leader of Microsoft AI, with over 12+ years of experience in building AI products, leading executive teams at Microsoft, shared her journey from joining Microsoft as a Data Scientist (2013) to becoming Global Product Manager : responsible AI (2024).
  • •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

This was a great stage to where I got to talk about what our future holds and what we as a team can provide them. More than an Open Mic, It is a powerful confluence of courage and community.

— Tulasi Menon, Global Product Manager, Microsoft

I came here to speak my heart out, and I finalized a deal with a potential client just here in this open mic

— Susheel, Speaker, Influencer

It was great collaborating with Knowvation Learnings and are happy to support in future endeavors too

— Neha, WEHUB TEAM

Impact & Outcomes

  • ✓High-Value Networking: Catalyzed direct connections between developers, product managers, potential co-founders, recruiters, and mentors, strengthening the professional network within Hyderabad's tech community.
  • ✓Bridging Gaps in the Ecosystem: Lowered the barrier between students, junior developers, and senior tech leaders, creating a more inclusive and collaborative environment that fosters mentorship and career growth.
  • ✓Inspiring a Builder Mindset: Encouraged a build and show mentality over just talking about ideas, motivating attendees to start their own projects, contribute to open-source, and actively participate in creating the future of technology.
  • ✓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 Hyderabad’s Edition: We plan to replicate this model across all 7 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.