Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, hosted an engaging and interactive session titled “Coffee with Alumni” on December 23^rd, 2024. Organized by the Alumni Relations Committee, the event brought together accomplished alumni to share their professional journeys, life lessons, and experiences at Jaipuria. This initiative aimed to inspire students by connecting them with industry leaders who were once in their shoes. The session created a platform for meaningful conversations, practical advice, and insights into navigating the professional world. Students found this session to be a perfect blend of learning and motivation, enabling them to gain clarity about their career aspirations and personal growth.

The panel featured Yashaswini Nischal (Batch 2022-24), DC Analyst ,Deloitte; Kushagra Saxena (Batch 2017-19), Assistant Manager, PwC; and Lakshya Parnami (Batch 2022-24), Analyst, BlackRock. Moderated by students Shubh Singh and Ishita Vijay, the speakers shared three critical themes for success: the importance of leadership and effective communication, the ability to adapt and remain flexible like water, and the commitment to continuous learning. They also reminisced about their committee involvement during their time at Jaipuria, emphasizing how those experiences prepared them for their professional journeys. The moderators skillfully facilitated the discussion, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking dialogue.

The session concluded on a high note with an interactive Q&A segment, where students asked insightful questions and received practical advice from the alumni. The discussions created a strong connection between the speakers and students, making the learnings even more impactful. The Institute expressed its gratitude to the alumni by presenting them with tokens of appreciation. Dr. Lokesh Vijayvargy, Faculty Head, Alumni Relations, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the alumni's valuable contributions and encouraging students to leverage such opportunities to build their network and skillsets.
 

Student Testimonials

The Event left a profound impact on the student, who shared their experiences:

The session was incredibly insightful! The alumni shared invaluable wisdom on leadership, communication, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning. I particularly appreciated how they spoke about their committee experiences at Jaipuria, which clearly shaped their professional paths. It was motivating to hear firsthand how the skills they developed here translated into their careers." — Mohit, PGDM (2024-26)

"The themes discussed were so relevant to today’s dynamic work environment. The emphasis on being flexible, like water, really resonated with me. I also loved hearing about how the alumni’s committee involvement at Jaipuria helped them grow as leaders. It made me reflect on how I can make the most of my time here." — Bhumika Madhwani, PGDM (2024-26)

“The Coffee with Alumni event was a brilliant learning experience. The speakers shared practical advice that I can apply to my career journey. The Q&A session was a highlight, where I felt like I gained so much knowledge about skill-building. This session has definitely inspired me to be more proactive in my professional development.” — Nikita Golani, PGDM (2024-26)

“The entire event was enlightening. The alumni shared their personal journeys and how their time at Jaipuria helped shape their careers. The practical advice they gave on leadership and adapting to change was something I’ll carry with me and how to approach future challenges.” — Manogya Jain, PGDM (2024-26)

Credits:

Content writing – Bhumika Madhwani (MRC 2024-2026)

Photography – Sneha Soni (MRC 2024-2026)

Clips – Mohit Tailor (MRC 2024-2026)

Caption – Mohit (MRC 2024-2026)

Bytes – Vibhanshi Jain, Mohit Tailor (MRC 2024-2026)

Social Media - Vibhanshi Jain  and Mohit (MRC 2024-2026)