The modern career landscape is constantly changing, and success depends on taking initiative and learning by doing. Join Rishi Narayan, ‘03, MSE’05, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-founder of Underground Printing, as he shares his side hustle framework, a hands-on approach to turning ideas into action. In this session, you’ll learn how side projects can help you build real-world skills, test ideas quickly, and develop resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset while exploring opportunities beyond traditional employment.

Together, we’ll learn how to:

Treat side projects as low-risk experiments to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Build resilience, adaptability, and confidence in uncertain situations.
Gain practical experience through freelancing, volunteering, or other nontraditional projects.
Establish habits for continuous learning and proactive career growth.