Hyderabad, February 27, 2024…… FICCI Ladies Organisation organised an interaction with one of the doyens of the Indian IT industry Dr BVR Mohan Reddy in the city on Monday at Hotel Park, Somajiguda.  Mr. Reddy, founder of CYIENT and one of the pioneers of the IT revolution, shared his journey, and his story of building a successful, scalable and sustainable organisation.

1. Reddy was in conversation with Mr Srinivas Rao Mahankali, CEO, T-Hub at the FLO event. The conversation lasted over an hour in three parts—personal journey, building business and words of wisdom.

This fireside chat is a rare opportunity because I consider him as a role model and a mentor. He took two companies to the public. BVR Mohan Reddy built one of the largest homegrown IT companies, Srinivas Rao Mahankali said

Unless there is equal participation of women no society, community or company be successful said BVR Mohan Reddy

Answering what drew him to be an entrepreneur he said I used to think what was the purpose of my life. What was my contribution today? What did I do today to society? Why am I here? What did I contribute back to society? What is your uniqueness? These things drive me towards entrepreneurship.

I learnt a lot by working for other companies. Learning is the only way forward. Even if it is your last day, you must still learn something he told his audience.

Earlier giving her welcoming remarks, Ms Pratibha, Vice Chairperson of FLO, quoting Jack Welsh, the Management guru said “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others''.   These words encapsulate the essence of our mission here at FLO Hyderabad. We are not merely an organisation but a community of women committed to nurturing growth, personally and professionally.

With our esteemed guests, Dr B V R Mohan Reddy, Founder of Cyient, and Mr Srinivas Rao Mahankali, CEO of T-Hub, alongside us, we are inspired to continue empowering individuals and fostering innovation. Together, let us embrace the spirit of leadership and collective success as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, she added.

Dr B V R Mohan Reddy’s pioneering work has paved the way for innovation and excellence in the industry. His insights and experiences will undoubtedly enrich our dialogue today, Pratibha added.