WeXL was honoured to be part of the Freshers’ Day celebrations at MITS Deemed University, where Mr. Kiran Kumar Atmakuru, Chief Strategy Officer WeXL, delivered a motivational address to the incoming student cohort.

Drawing from over three decades of leadership experience across consulting, technology, and education, Mr. Kiran Kumar Atmakuru shared practical insights on how students can intentionally shape their academic journey and professional careers from the first year of college.

Key themes from the address included:

• The importance of purpose-driven career building and adding meaning through contribution to society
• Balancing academic excellence with communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Leveraging technology and AI responsibly to accelerate learning and innovation
• The role of continuous reading, skill development, and innovation in long-term success
• Encouraging students to move beyond job-seeking mindsets toward job creation and entrepreneurship
• Building India-made, globally relevant products as part of the nation’s innovation journey

Mr. Kiran Kumar emphasized that college life is a critical foundation phase and encouraged students to make deliberate use of academic opportunities, clubs, internships, and technology-enabled learning to become future-ready professionals.

The session resonated strongly with students and faculty, reinforcing WeXL’s commitment to education, skill development, and leadership empowerment.