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Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
2024-07-27 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs or Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Bangalore may leverage this opportunity to enhance / sharpen necessary skills.
Date: 27th Jul (Saturday) / 9am-5pm (with Lunch + High Tea)
Venue: Hotel Grand Magrath (next to Brigade Road)
Reg Link :
https://lnkd.in/gJ3RuKuV

Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
2024-07-27 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Exciting news!
Our Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) has received an amazing response with 32 registrations in just 10 days! Due to popular demand, we’re extending the Early Bird offer till July 10th.
Plus, members’ children can also enjoy the discounted fee of Rs. 2000/-.
Don’t wait! Seize this opportunity and register today!
Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gz39fwtS
Let’s make this a summer to remember! ‍‍
Best
Jennifer
KE Administrator
9611793660

KE Lead Members meet - Let's talk GenAI
2024-07-19 18:00 UTC

KE Members Meet - 21st June 2024 - Discover the Magic Formula for Business Success at our Members' Meet: Storytelling Alchemy!!
2024-06-21 18:00 - 22:30 UTC
Dear Members
Discover the Magic Formula for Business Success at our Members’ Meet: Storytelling Alchemy!!⭐
Keynote Speaker: Deepak Justin-CEO-Deejay’s Inner Circle!
Build Emotional Bridges and Boost Brand Identity
Create a Compelling Vision with Narrative Magic
Drive Engagement & Retention through Simplicity
Lead with Stories, Measure Impact, Foster Culture
⚡ Plus, witness Electrifying Business Pitches by our Members Anthony Raj & Jasmine Pinto!⚡
Attend our Members Meet and Become a Storytelling Pro!!‍‍
Register in KE App
Guest Fee: Rs. 2,500/-
Best
Jennifer
KE Administrator
Ph: 9611793660
www.keglobal.org

KE Members Meet - 19th April 2024 LinkedIn Secrets Unlocked at Exclusive Members Meet
2024-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Karachi)
Dear Members
LinkedIn Secrets Unlocked at Exclusive Members Meet with Branding Expert Naveen Kattemane!!
✅ Network Like a Pro – Connect with key contacts & grow your network
Connect, Learn, Grow!
⭕ April 19th (Fri), 6 PM
⭕ Grand Magrath Hotel
Don’t miss out! RSVP NOW on the KE App!
www.keglobal.org

KE Members Meet - Get ready for a super exciting event - the 3rd Annual LaunchPad Finals!
2024-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Exciting News, KE Members!!
Get ready for a super exciting event – the 3rd Annual LaunchPad Finals!
Five amazing entrepreneurs will:
❇ Pitch their game-changing business ideas
❇ Share their insightful research
❇ Showcase unique solutions to real problems
Plus: Connect, celebrate, and catch an exclusive talk on AIF Investment Opportunities by Dr. Laxmikanth V, Founder Partner at Pavestone Ventures!
Be part of this EXCLUSIVE once in a year networking extravaganza!
⭕16th Feb 2024, (Friday) 6:30 PM
⭕Hotel Grand Magrath
RSVP NOW in KE App

Elevate by KE -2023 (Annual Incubation program by KE, a KE Global initiative)
2024-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Why is this program? A national level program to support passionate entrepreneurs in kick-starting their business leveraging the power of KE Network
Who is the beneficiary? Any early stage business looking for seed funding or existing business looking for growth capital to scale up
What is it? It’s an incubation program, where two early stage businesses would leverage the collective power of KE in terms of initial funding, guidance and mentoring support.
Each team may avail:
1. Funding support of upto Rs 50L either through Equity or Debt Capital
a. KE Members across the globe can participate, with minimum of Rs 50,000/-
2.Two advisors (likely from the same domain) who can guide on strategy and growth
3.Review and collect feedback from Incubation committee (IC) once a month
Entry Criteria?:
1. Minimum 2 founders; maximum 4; at least one full time christian founder
2. Founding team MUST have more than 90% of company ownership
3. A registered entity, either an LLP or a PVT Ltd
What do Entrepreneurs get ?
At an early stage of any business the founders require support in terms of business connections, referrals, strategy and decision making.
Below are the areas where founders could benefit from:
1. Funding: Upto Rs 50L of Equity or Debt capital
2. Advisors: Access to two advisors from KE Network, who can be approached
almost on a daily basis
3. Business Services: Many KE members provide services that are essentials
for early stage businesses including but not limited to Talent Acquisition, HR,
Accounts, MIS, Digital Marketing and Fund raise
4. Mentoring Sessions: to founders, including Automatic registration to KE’s
Business Accelerator Program
5. Relevant Connections & referrals from KE Members
Any early stage business / company based in India or in the UAE, having a good opportunity for growth with clear cut profitability plan may apply.
We have created a Helpdesk (WhatsApp group) where we will clarify any questions you may have. Here is the link to join this helpdesk group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9nVJv4QMk8HSlDCxoRfw8
Last date to apply is 23rd Oct, 2023Pitch deck template and a FAQ document is shared in the public drive (https://tinyurl.com/5n7b9b2d)
#keglobal #KEbangalore #businessincubcation #kestartups #startups #incubation

UAE Corporate Tax Workshop
2023-11-04 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | KEL Dubai Member Event, India Social Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On January 31, 2022, the Ministry of Finance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the implementation of a federal corporate tax regime, effective for financial years starting on or after June 1, 2023. This new corporate tax law is applicable to all businesses and commercial activities in the UAE, with a few exceptions such as government-owned companies and natural resource enterprises.
Our distinguished speaker for this event is Mr. Pankaj S. Jain, who brings two decades of extensive experience in India, Europe, and the UAE. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of taxation, including VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, tax controversy management, and resolution.
Mr. Jain leads the team at AskPankaj Tax Advisors, a Dubai-based company. AskPankaj provides advice to UAE companies on tax implementation, business structuring, and compliance. Previously, Mr. Jain served as the National Head of Taxation at Coca-Cola India and as the Tax Head for Kohler India. His experience also includes advisory roles on UK/European VAT with KPMG Belfast, Northern Ireland. Mr. Jain has worked with esteemed organizations such as Deloitte, PwC, and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan.
During this workshop, Mr. Jain will delve into the benefits and processes of small business relief (SBR), issues and challenges related to owners’ salaries, compliance points for free zone tax incentives, and tax accounting issues.

ROBOTICS AI AND ITS POTENTIAL IN UAE
2023-10-07 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | KEL Dubai Member Event, India Social Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in embracing cutting-edge technology, positioning itself as a global hub for innovation and investment. Among the various emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics stand out as areas of immense potential for the UAE.
Our speaker for this event, Mr. Tipusultan Guntagali, has worked with some of the leading-edge innovations throughout his career, notably on digital and mobility solutions, some of which have been nominated for awards at various international forums. He joined Emirates Airlines in 2013, where he is currently heading the Robotics and Future Technologies division in the Innovation space at Emirates Airlines.
Between 2018-2022, he was specially seconded to Expo 2020 as the director of digital activation in charge of innovation and digital activation projects across the site. Special projects of mention include working on the largest robotics project in the Middle East, deploying 152 robots of various kinds at Expo 2020, AI systems, and Visitor experience (VR) solutions. He was involved in the creation of the famous yellow mascot robot, Opti, and was fondly called “Abu Opti”. This implementation won him the award for the best use of robots and AI in the social space at the “World AI Summit 2023.
He mentors various startups on technology, product, and go-to-market strategies as a pro bono consultant. Recently, he has been awarded the coveted UAE golden visa in recognition of his services to the UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai.
In this event, you will get an introduction to how social robots played a key role at Expo 2020. The topic will also cover the types of robots and their relevance in the current context, the use of robotics across different areas of business and how Roboverse, Metaverse, and AI will converge.

Kanara Entrepreneurs* (KE) is introducing a *Business Accelerator Program*, for early stage entrepreneurs and startup founders
2023-09-30
*About KE*: Kanara Entrepreneurs is a global non-profit networking organisation, comprising of 400+ professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives from the Kanara region worldwide. Chapters in Dubai and Bangalore foster networking, growth, and mutual support for business endeavors.

*About Business Accelerator Program* : Its a certification course with six power-packed Sessions from Sep’23 to Mar ’24:

1️⃣ Ignite Ideas into Reality: From Ideation to Solid Business Plans

2️⃣ Master Startup Economics: Navigating the Financial Landscape

3️⃣ Ace Fundraising and Investor Pitch: Secure Investments with Confidence

4️⃣ Unlock Valuation and Growth: Strategies for Success without Dilution

5️⃣ Navigate Due Diligence: Sharpen Your Knowledge of Shareholder Agreements and Contracts

6️⃣ Forge Powerful Networks: Amplify Startup Growth through Strategic Networking

_*Secure Your Place Today!*_👇🏼

✍️ *To enroll for the Business Accelerator Program* pay using NEFT or UPI

NEFT
Name: Kanara Entrepreneurs
Branch: Karnataka Bank Overseas Branch Bangalore
Account Number: SB 1182500100329901
IFSC code: KARB0000118
UPI
Kanara@kbl
Upon payment please send a _*screenshot of the payment*_ to KE Admin at (9611793660)
Thank you

INDIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH MOVEMENT AND KANARA ENTREPRENEURS PRESENTS LAUNCH PAD
2023-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Indian Catholic Youth Movement and Kanara Entrepreneurs presents presents Launchpad a Business Competittion plan from January to April 2023
PRIZES:
First Prize – Rs 1,00,000/-
Second Prize – Rs 50,000/-
Third Prize – Rs 25,000/-
4th and 5th Finalist- Rs 10,000/- Each
Last date for submission- 5th March 2023

Kanara Entrepreneurs held Members Meet with focus on Networking
2022-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneurs (KE) held its first Meeting of 2022 on Friday, Feb 18, 2022. The Meeting witnessed high energy, excitement, engagement of close to 100 Members attending in person at The Grand Magrath Hotel, Bangalore.
The meeting started at 6:45pm with the KE prayer recited by Leena Lobo.
A minute silence was observed in prayer for the repose of the soul of Late Mrs. Angeline Gomes who passed away on January 27, 2022, mother of Mr. Charles Gomes, KE Immediate past President.
Wishes were extended to Jeethan Castelino who got married on 16th February & Congratulations to Vivon & Shinie Pinto who were blessed with a Daughter on 16th January 2022.
President Clarence Pereira welcomed the Members. In his welcome address, he reminded the gathering, that Valentine’s Day is an expression of love and friendship, this only gets better, stronger with good communication. In a similar manner, even in Business we will need to always stay connected and constantly communicate with our Employees, vendors, customers, stakeholders, government, and our community. Clarence stressed on the need to some key points while communicating,

Be willing to reciprocate
Conversations need to be honest and not always with a motive of seeking benefits
Treat others the way you want to be treated, finally
Welcome feedback and respect others ideas.

Major take away …. We listen half, we understand quarter, think zero and we react Double !!!.
With this powerful Message he opened an engaging, exciting and event filled evening.
Mr. Pramod D’Souza, Director Membership congratulated all the Members for the growing membership and expressed the importance of communicating and networking.
Five new Members were inducted with the oath taking ceremony and all the Members present gave them a standing welcome.

Rohan Francis Fernandes – Human Resource Business Partner
Sanjay Isaiah – Authorised Immigration and Business Consultant to Australia
Praveen Peter – Proprietor at Niduslink, also a budding Politician
Jimcy Raphael – CEO – Avenue Consultancy Pvt Ltd (Recruitment Specialist)
Abraham Varghese – Founder, Heliosys Technologies

Our GenNow Member Nishan got the gathering energized. He explained the importance of communication on the dance floor. He shared some great insights on the history of Dance, the use of energy and communication through actions that play an important role while dancing with a partner. He got all of us dancing to his tunes (😊), without touching the other Member, only by observing the moves.
Next 3 Members took stage to showcases their business and how other Members could make best use of their products/services

Noel Fernandes, My Home Painting Solutions. A Color consultant who understands the 3600 shades of colors. He can help determine the colors that will go very well in paint for your home.
Leslie Quadros, Zebedee Ventures. Real Estate Consultant sharing details of the new project Canterbury Hills. Spoke about how they help build “homes” and make it rewarding experience.
Martin D’Souza, Light house Entertainment. An entertainer, trainer, award winning International Clown. Martin is one among that few people for whom “Laughter is a serious business”.

To experience networking, GenNow Member Vilina Sequeira conducted a focused group discussion for all the Members. An opportunity to connect, know and express how they could support each other.
Anoop Sequeira conducted an eye-opening session on the power of Networking. On a real-time platform demonstrated how and where we should use the KE network. The collective experience of about 2000+ years in the room was an amazing platform to start networking. He shared how this power of networking, could help Members scale up their businesses / Knowledge.
The GenNow team led by Eugene Mathias shared their plans to review KE GenNow, welcomed more Members to take advantage of the KE platform.
Neil Rodrigues, Vilina Sequeira and Nivedith Alva then shared their experiences with KE. They expressed gratitude to KE and the multiple ways they benefited from the Members.
The meeting concluded with the announcement of two Members taking BoD roles

Sunil D’Sa, Associate Director – Events
Anil Peter Monteiro, Director – Marketing

The Emcee Ms. Seleena Joshi conducted the Meeting efficiently.
A special thanks to Philip Pais, Director Events who was instrumental in having this Meeting with all arrangements & safety protocols.
The meeting concluded with the Vote of Thanks followed by further Networking, Cocktails & Dinner.

FIVE Major Marketing Mistakes and The Strategies that fixed them
2021-11-27 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | KEL Dubai Member Event, India Social Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Speaker:
Walter Vieira is an acclaimed author and marketing consultant from India, who has authored 16 books on management and marketing, has published more than 1000 articles in business and general press and is on the Advisory Board of the Journal of Management Consultants, USA. He is the former Chairman of world apex body of management consultants ICMCI, a prolific business journalist and has been a visiting professor at reputed business schools in Asia, Europe and US including at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Drexel Business School, Philadelphia and Cornell Business School, all in the USA.
Walter Vieira pioneered marketing consulting in India in 1975, when he started Marketing Advisory Services, after a 14-year successful stint in the corporate world, starting as management trainee and ending as marketing head for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Walter was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for Consulting in India in 2005 and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Marketing in India in 2009. Walter is also on the world speakers list at (speakersacademy.eu) in Europe.
Philip Kotler, the world guru of Marketing describes him as one of the best speakers on Marketing in Asia. He now heads some NGOs, and continues to contribute in Consumer Education and Research Society and others.

Business Plan Competition / 50K Prize money
2021-09-30 00:00 UTC
National Youth Council (CBCI) and Kanara Entrepreneurs presents Business Plan Competition Aug-Dec 2021
PRIZES:
Winning team – Rs 50,000/- + 1 Year KE Membership
Runners up team – Rs 25,000/- + 1 Year KE Membership
Three Finalists teams – Rs 10,000/- each per team + 1 Year KE Membership
For more information on KE Membership, Click Here
Submit your business plan here : https://forms.gle/H24wL6ckueo9Z8477
Last date for submission: 30-Sep-2021
One-Page Business plan template and examples are available at https://bit.ly/3Bg0wkl
KE Business Plan FAQ
Refer attached 👆FAQ document for more details.

Everything you need about US Equities - Why, What, When and How
2021-09-23 06:30 - 20:00 UTC
This webinar will help the participants to appreciate the appeal of the US equity market, especially as a diversification from the Indian equity exposure that they carry. The session will delve on the basics of the US market, the main stock exchanges, main indexes and stocks. It will discuss the most efficient manner to invest in the US stocks and the benefits of investing through Exchange Traded Funds. The talk will also touch upon the psychology of investing and the mindset required for creating long term wealth with peace of mind.
About the Speaker:
Deepak Mehra is the Head of Investments at Commercial Bank of Dubai, a position he has held since 2007 and where he has successfully launched the first Robo-advisory in the region from a bank. In his banking career spanning 30 years, he has previously held leadership positions in Citibank NA and Credit Suisse. He is a regular speaker on Bloomberg TV and is the author of the bestselling book Ready, Steady, Go! Deepak is an engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology in 1989 and MBA from Institute of Management Technology in 1991.

Why I became an entrepreneur and not an employee
2021-08-21 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | KEL Dubai Member Event, India Social Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
While switching from being an employee to entrepreneurship can be exciting and terrifying, aspiring to become an entrepreneur with zero experience is indeed bold and courageous. That’s exactly is the case of Craig Fernandes, the CEO and Co-founder of Lock&Stock, a mobile App that seeks to improve the lives of students around the world by encouraging their digital well-being.
KEL Dubai chapter invites you for an exciting session titled “Why I became an entrepreneur and not an employee” at 7.00 pm on 21st of August 2021. The speaker is Mr. Craig Fernandes, the young CEO and co-founder of Lock&Stock, whose App, rewards students for staying off their phones by connecting them with scholarships and offers. Established in 2020, within two years Craig and his small team has built Lock&Stock into one of the largest education market places in UAE and connected over 70,000 students across GCC with scholarships at 1200 university partners. During the year 2020, Lock&Stock transferred US $1.1 million in scholarships to students who applied through the platform and was named “Disruption of the Year” at the Gulf Capital Awards for its impact on UAE’s education sector.
http://www.lockandstock.app
Members are required to register through the KEL App. Admission is free for current and aspiring KEL members/spouses – Limited Seats – Don’t miss the opportunity.
COVID Protocol: All attendees must have taken both doses of vaccination and produce the relevant certificate and Emirates ID at the venue.

KE LEAD MEMBERS MEETING ON 16 JULY 2021
2021-07-16 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Hotel Grand Magarath, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Leading with Emotional Intelligence - Shaping your success and destiny
2021-06-24 20:00 - 21:30 UTC
When you are self and socially aware, you can show up and act with insight and self- confidence, leading to success in your personal and professional lives. Your emotional intelligence (EQ) and not Cognitive Intelligence (IQ) determines your business success. The good news is that you can learn to become emotionally intelligent.
You can build EQ skills to leverage your strengths, work on your weak areas, stay calm under pressure, build relationships, respond to others with empathy, and resolve conflict constructively.
The webinar will provide you a glimpse of the emotional skills in business and how you can cultivate them. It will also touch upon how you can tap into your EQ to deal with the current Covid-19 crisis. In the end, you will get a list of resources you can
access to strengthen your EQ.
About the Speaker
Ramakrishna (Ramki) Movva Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Chrysalis Consulting Solutions www.chrysaliscs.com
+97150-4580898, ramkim@chrysaliscs.com
Ramki performed various HR leadership roles in a career spanning over three decades. He last held the Executive VP & Head of Strategic HR and Organizational Capabilities position at Emirates NBD. INSEAD Business School published a case study on the HR transformation he facilitated at Emirates NBD. Previously, he worked with PwC and Unilever. He recently founded Chrysalis Consulting Solutions that provides consulting, coaching, learning, and advisory services.
Ramki had the opportunity to conceive and execute culture change initiatives and design new-age practices relating to leadership development, performance management, high potential talent, and succession programs. He trained and coached senior leaders and high-performing teams from diverse cultures to help them be at their best.
He has a doctoral degree from California Institute of Integral Studies, USA, a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Psychology from the University of Surrey, UK, and a Master’s degree in HR from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India. He is an International Coach Federation certified leadership and team coach.
Ramki lives with my family in Dubai. He replenishes his inner self through long walks, mindfulness practices, music, and gardening.

DIGITAL MARKETING – SHARING EXPERIENCES
2021-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneurs 26th webinar is titled – “DIGITAL MARKETING – SHARING EXPERIENCES” by KE MEMBERS Roshan D’Silva, Nishan Pereira, Elrona D’Souza and Leslie Quadros.
About our Panelist:
Roshan is the Founder of Tripvillas – a specialist in the management and rental of vacation homes. During the pandemic, Tripvillas has moved rapidly to automate and enhance the relationship with its prospects and existing owners as the industry has gone through shock, then optimism, and finally relief as consumer behaviour has shown strong resilience in the holiday home rental business model and opportunity. Tripvillas and its businesses have focused on increased engagement with customers
through video, cost reduction through automation, and deepening the quality and depth of relationships with customers. Roshan will demonstrate some of the tools used by Tripvillas to handle large number of enquiries and deepen the engagement with prospects.
Nishan is the Head of Business Development at Deccan Group of Companies, a four decades old firm involved in the Manufacturing of uPVC Doors and Windows, Export of Leather Garments and in Construction and Leasing of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Workspaces. He will provide insights on how Deccan through DIY approach effectively used the digital platform to onboard new clients.
Elrona is a Partner of S&K Consulting, a boutique HR Consultancy firm committed to maximizing people potential and performance. Fusing global outlook with local smarts, S&K aims to create tangible change and measurable results. She will share her experience in establishing a new business that was just established pre-covid and growing it in the midst of Covid mainly through digital marketing.
Leslie is a Director of Canterbury Castles, a family Run Real-Estate Business at the foot of Nandi Hills. This is legacy based project that was envisioned by his father to build a safe investment opportunity to NRI’s from across the world wanting to invest in a high yield and appreciating property. The Covid situation impacted the Real Estate significant and all physical site visits dipped to a low creating new challenges. He will share his experiences on how digital marketing can be used for large value transactions such as in Real Estate. How Covid helped them pivot to online channels and the benefits reaped as a result.

Win-Win Negotiation skills by Vincent D'Silva
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
“Win-Win Negotiation skills” – By Vincent D’ Silva
Thu, Mar 25, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (IST)
Meeting Link : https://bit.ly/3l59bye
Mr. Vincent D’Silva, Principal Consultant, Silva Management Services
Vincent has over 25 years of corporate work and consulting experience in reputed organizations in the areas of Strategic Planning, Marketing & Manufacturing.
His courses on Sales & Service Excellence, Professional Presence and Leadership Development have been conducted in India, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
He is an Engineer from VJTI Mumbai, an MBA from the S. P. Jain Institute of Management, and has been a faculty at several renowned business schools and corporates in India.

THE PITCH DECK: MAKING YOUR BUSINESS STAND-OUT
2021-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The presentation will help participants to crisply prepare a winning pitch deck. Ricky will share his insights on what are the 3 most important things institutional investors look at when they invest in early stage startups. He will share KPI’s which every Founder should not just include in their deck, but also diligently follow when running his/her business. This not-to-miss session is going to be an interactive one focussing on the fundraising process coupled with some real-life business insights into building a successful startup from someone who has not only been an institutional allocator of capital for 20+ years but also an early stage investor in 8 different businesses.

KEL Webinar on “Impact of India Budget 2021 on NRI’s“
2021-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneurs (KEL Dubai) event this month is on the Indian Budget unveiled by our FM earlier this month and understand its impact on non-residents. The Union Budget 2021 was the first Paperless Budget presented by our Finance
Minister. The speaker will delve on the various take away from this budget and in particular understand –
How changes announced during the India Budget 2021 affects NRI’s finances and investments?
What are the effects of the Budget on your money? Has it eased and simplified matters for NRI’s.
How the changes announced in the budget affect your personal finances and business in India?
is the Budget brought about any clarity on how NRI income will be taxed in the coming year?
Why an NRI should file his income tax return when his income is not taxable?
Are you still confused about your Tax Residency status – Resident, Non- Resident and Not-ordinary Resident and other basic tax issues affecting NRI’s?
Here is an opportunity to hear from an expert and get an overview of all you wanted to know about Budget 2021 as well as common taxation issues faced by NRI’s and to get clarity on the Myths and Facts of NRI taxation.
Topic : Impact of India Budget 2021 on NRI’s
Date : February 20, 2021 (Saturday)
Time : 5.30 PM
Speakers : Mark D’Souza, Chartered Accountant, Past President, KE Bangalore
Registration: : Register using the link below. The registration is free for all KEL members and their spouses and open to other individuals on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Speaker’s Profile:
Mark D Souza is a successful Professional, Speaker and a Teacher who relates his professional experience coupled with practical case studies that empowers the leaders and equips them to face the challenges of managing their organizations.
Born in Neerude – Mangalore, Mark is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India with over 32 years’ experience in Audit and Assurance Services, Taxation, Corporate Law, Foreign Exchange, FCRA and Business Consulting.
A graduate of St. Aloysius College – Mangalore, Mark has over 5,000 Hours of Training experience, which includes Financial Planning, Accounting, Taxation, succession Planning & FCRA and has over 20,000 hours of Business consulting
experience. He was a member of the Taxation committee of Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) and is on the advisory board several leading educational and non-profit organizations in Bangalore.
Mark is one of the founding Lead Member of Kanara Entrepreneurs in Bangalore and served as the Director Chapter Development of KE Global, Dubai and President of Kanara Entrepreneurs (KE) Bangalore. His companies include Mark D’Souza & Co. Chartered accountants, MAXMA Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., and Penmywill.com

Sailing Through a Storm
2021-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Our 23rd webinar is titled – “Sailing Through a Storm” by Guest speaker Mr. Sanjay Swamy.
Registration: Members – Kindly register using the KE App – Events
Others: https://bit.ly/3o6VLln
About our Guest Speaker:
Sanjay Swamy (@theswamy) is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Prime (previously Angel Prime), a seed-stage VC firm based out of Bangalore. Sanjay leads the charge on helping shape companies on mobile payments & applications, financial services and has invested in companies like ZipDial (acquired by Twitter), Niyo, KredX, Ezetap, Happay, Mygate and mFine. Prior to Prime, Sanjay was a full-time volunteer on Aadhaar (Unique ID project) where he worked on the authentication platform and its related services. Earlier he was the CEO of mChek, a pioneer in mobile payments provider to over 300M users across various networks.
With over 10 years of experience in Silicon Valley, he has worked extensively with various industries, in North America & Europe. Sanjay along with T.N. Hari recently authored ‘ Sailing through a Storm’. Sanjay is a firm believer that downturns are huge opportunities for disproportionate wealth creation through entrepreneurship.
Sanjay will shed light about the book during the Webinar, and we urge participants to read the book, for a better understanding of how he and others have turned challenges into opportunities. Being a firm believer in brand marketing – his social media handles all have a common username – THESWAMY!
You can follow Sanjay on Twitter: @theswamy and on,
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theswamy

WILL it work or will it not
2021-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneurs (KEL Dubai) in partnership with Three Comma Capital Advisors (3CCA) presents an informative webinar to help you best prepare for unforeseen circumstances and plan your inheritance in the UAE. Which WILL to register with DIFC Courts? WILL it work or will it not? and the best way to distribute your assets to your next of kin legally.
This event will provide valuable insights on inheritance laws in the UAE, guardianship, your legal options and the importance of writing a WILL. Key areas that will be covered are –

How Sharia inheritance laws are applied in the UAE for the distribution of assets and how it may affect the future guardianship of children?
What kind of legal options are available for you to mitigate the impact of Sharia law?
Process of writing a DIFC WILL to cover your assets and putting guardianship documents in place to secure arrangements for your children.
What are the pros and cons of registering WILLs through DIFC and Local courts?

Date & Time : 23 rd Jan 2021 (Saturday) at 5.30 PM Dubai time
Registration link : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4654425547257365259
KE members can directly register through the KE App.
About the Speaker:
Mayur Pujara is a qualified professional having rich industry experience for 10 years and has been actively involved in various
transactions including Acquisition, De-merger, Fund raising, Corporate and Term borrowing from Banks and Financial Institutions, Deal Structuring, Transactional Advisory and performing due diligence on the various legs of these transactions. He advises on ring fencing the Global Estate of his clients from Legacy & tax planning perspective so that they can pass on their assets to their heirs in the most holistic manner and without any legal hassles.

Lessons from a Marketing Veteran
2020-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Dear Members,
Our 22nd webinar is titled – “Lessons from a Marketing Veteran” by Guest speaker Mr. Vikas Gupta.
Registration: Members – Kindly register using the KE App – Events
Others: https://bit.ly/38zSeYt
About our Guest Speaker:
Mr. Vikas Gupta is the co-founder of 9.9 Group. A marketing expert, he brings over 30 years of rich experience driving consumer marketing, sales and brand-building globally at reputed brands and conglomerates including Unilever, Procter & Gamble and most recently, The Coca Cola Company, where he served as Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Coca-Cola
India.
Mr. Gupta will share learnings from his illustrious international career and what it takes to stand out in the marketing profession.
Request all members to leverage this opportunity to learn from his experience.
Date: 29th November 2020 (Sunday)
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm IST, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm Dubai Time
Registration Link for non-members – https://bit.ly/38zSeYt

The KE Members Meet (BLR Chapter)
2020-10-31 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Topic: Cyber Security Basics For Entrepreneurs

Speakers: Mr. Santhosh N. Cyber Defense Center Account Manager Copenhagen Area, Capital Region Denmark.

October 31st @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm IST 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Dubai Time

The KE Members Meet (BLR Chapter)
2020-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Topic: Adapt to WIN Business Survival
Speakers: Mr. Venkatesh Kedlaya (IIM Ahmedabad /NDA Pune / Ex- President of Record).
October 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please click below link to join the meeting:
https://www.gotomeet.me/keglobal/keblrmeetoct2020

AN INTERACTIVE WEBINAR TO STAY HEALTHY AND MEDICINE-FREE
2020-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneur’s 20th Webinar is titled –
AN INTERACTIVE WEBINAR TO STAY HEALTHY AND MEDICINE-FREE
(FOR KE MEMBERS ONLY)
Philanthropist and health evangelist, Mr. Harish Shetty is here to help you stop worrying about Corona and providing a practical guide to stay healthy and positive, the Aharveda way.
Simple, Effective and Life-Changing
Aharveda is derived from the wellness-centric food science practiced in ancient India. Ahar means food and Veda is the scripture on which the philosophy is based. The Aharveda way will systematically cleanse your body and help you fight stress and ailments. Not just that, you’ll get a well-balanced body and a healthy, positive mind-set.
Topics
Reducing the stress on mind, body and soul.
Practical ways to increase immunity.
The secret to a well-balanced body.
Achieving a healthy and positive mind-set.
Unlocking a disease-free and medicine-free life.
What to Expect
A highly interactive session.
Live demonstrations.
Your questions answered.
All natural solutions.
A lifestyle guide.
About the Speaker
Mr. Harish Shetty has made it his mission to contribute in a holistic way to people’s well-being. His seminars are a transformative experience, giving hope to many. This will be part of a series of webinars dedicated to helping people. If you wish to lead a healthier and happier life, do not miss this opportunity.
Date: 27th September 2020 (Sunday)
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm IST, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm Dubai Time

Do you have it in YOU ?
2020-09-06 19:00 UTC
Kanara Entrepreneurs 19th Webinar is titled
“Do you have it in YOU?”
“Success grows from the ROOT never from the fruit”
We do not control the circumstances of our birth, but our lives can be changed by the decisions we make.
We blame the world or someone else for our misery – No coach, No mentor, No trainer, No boss can overcome it – It is YOU versus YOU!
This session will illustrate how one can endure limitations through:
• Poverty, humiliation, tragedy, struggle and still triumph!
Listen to this and more in the webinar titled “Do you have it in YOU?” by Claudius Pereira, an Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, Business Mentor & Author, with his 37 year business experience, he will take you down memory lane through his unique encounters of “You vs YOU” from the simple lessons he discovered along his journey.
To register please use this Registration Link https://bit.ly/2QBBLJn

The KE Members Meet (BLR Chapter)
2020-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Topic: Business Financing Options
Speakers: Mr. Moulinath Ganguli – SVP sales at M1xchange
Ms. Devanshi Seth* – Strategic Partnerships team at Lendingkart
Mr. Sudarshan Lodha* former Partner at YSS Legal
Members Business/Investment Pitch* – Mr. Brian Fernandes, Mr. Prince Pinto & Ms. Carol D’Souza
REGISTER HERE
