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Skyroot CEO urges students to take risks, start early
In an interview with Times of India, Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Chandana told students to take high risks, build companies while still in school, and focus on deep tech. He said degrees…
The Story in Brief
In an interview with Times of India, Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Chandana told students to take high risks, build companies while still in school, and focus on deep tech. He said degrees are becoming outdated, especially in the AI era, and real engineering begins when you build. Chandana, an IIT graduate, became a real engineer only after joining ISRO, where he learned by building. He advised students to start immediately, choose the biggest problem in their area, and persist through difficult phases. Skyroot has raised over Rs 1,400 crore, succeeded on its first orbital attempt, and plans more launches this year and next.
The Indian Opinion
Chandana’s call to ignore degrees sounds bold, but it rests on a foundation he already had: an IIT degree and ISRO experience. The "degrees don't matter" line risks misleading students who lack those advantages. Entrepreneurship is not just risk-taking; it needs a base of skills and capital. The real test isn't the first orbit but repeatability. Watch Skyroot's next launch this year to see if they can prove it again.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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