The recently concluded GO BEYOND Retreat 2023, the flagship event of CEO Clubs India, was a success. The three-day event brought together industry stalwarts and thought leaders from various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, education, and more. The summit was held in Bengaluru from March 3 to 5, 2023.
The event saw some of the most influential personalities, business and thought leaders take the stage to discuss the theme, "Stretch - Seek The Next Level."
The opening day saw mega star, actor Yash (KGF fame) give a power talk on "Life is a Stretch", inspiring attendees to explore new opportunities and not be afraid of failure. Yash encouraged attendees to embrace a mindset of exploration and fearlessness. He emphasized that failure is a necessary part of growth, and urged everyone not to be afraid of it. Yash went on to say that "one's failures should be so spectacular that they become a topic of discussion, and stressed that success is ultimately determined by the people behind it, not the size of the industry or company".
Some of the distinguished speakers over the three days - Ridham Desai, MD, Morgan Stanley India, and Gauranga Das Prabhu, ISKCON GBC & Director Govardhan Eco Village (GEV), also shared their insights.
Day 2 saw Pawan Chandana, Co-Founder, Skyroot Aerospace, sharing an interesting take on "Dreamer's Audacity - The Dreamer," followed by Abhishek Kapoor, MD, Purvankara Limited, and Shiv Sehgal, President Nuvama Capital Markets, discussing "Stretch Your Rupee." Baburao of Cafe Niloufer in Hyderabad delivered an inspiring and insightful narrative on Day 3, and the grand finale featured Dr Arokiaswamy Velumani of Thyrocare, who shared his incredible rags-to-riches life story of building a billion-dollar company from scratch. Dr. Velumani's unforgettable punchlines left the 150+ CEOs mesmerized.
Jairaj Kumar Penukonda, National President, CEO Clubs India, said, "This year's theme, Stretch - Seek The Next Level, was woven around experiences that encourage the entrepreneurial spirit by pushing boundaries and taking your business to the next level."
The GO BEYOND Retreat 2023 featured a series of interactive sessions, workshops, panel discussions on business, leadership, and innovation. Attendees had an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and learn from some of the most accomplished leaders in the industry.