
Resilience In Action New-Age Leadership At SCALE
March 6, 2026
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Resilience In Action New-Age Leadership At SCALE
An insightful and transformative session unfolded at SCALE as we had the honour of hosting Gp Capt Vijayakumar VSM , Executive Director of the Madras Management Association (MMA) Chennai , for an inspiring talk on βπ½πͺππ‘πππ£π πππ¨ππ‘πππ£ππ πππ§π€πͺππ πππ¬-πΌππ ππππππ§π¨πππ₯.β
Addressing SCALE students and aspiring entrepreneurs, Gp Capt R. Vijayakumar delivered a powerful masterclass on purpose-driven leadership, humility, discipline, and resilience required to thrive in todayβs dynamic world.
Key Takeaways:
- Create a clear strategy & purpose for life
- Lead with humility and continuous learning
- Uphold integrity without compromise
- Turn setbacks into stepping stones
- Stay adaptable, focused & resilient
The session was held in the esteemed presence of Mr. Thyagu Valliappa , Vice Chairman, Sona Institutions and Founder & Chief Mentor, SCALE along with Dr M Venu Gopal, Vice President of SCALE, whose presence added immense inspiration to the occasion.
Apart from the Chief Guest and Vice Chairman, Suresh G. Rao, Business Consultant at Sona Star Innovation Pvt Ltd, and Naga Raj, Manager at Sona Accelerator & Incubation Foundation (SAI Foundation) , were also present and shared about Sona Circle and S.A.I Foundation respectively.
About the Ecosystem:
- SCALE β Bridging the industryβacademia gap.
- S.A.I Foundation β Bridging the gap in quality services and mentorship, aiding students and startups.
The session also witnessed participation from 20+ startup founders along with their team members, creating a vibrant platform for learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurial exchange.
A heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Sheelan Misra and Akhil Narayan for organizing such a meaningful and enriching experience for the SCALE community.
Moments like these truly reflect the vision of SCALE β connecting students, founders, and industry leaders to shape future-ready professionals.








