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Deep-Tech Insights from the Lab

Essays on founding, investing, and building deep-tech companies at PES University. Written by Suresh Narasimha and the PESU Venture Labs team.

Thought Leadership

Why We Invest Before the Prototype Exists

The standard venture playbook says: show traction, then we will talk. At PVL, we flip that. Here is the reasoning — and what it actually means for how we evaluate you.

Suresh Narasimha15 August 2026

7 min read

For Prospective Students

What Happens If You Start a Company While Still a PES Student?

Most people assume starting a startup means dropping out. At PES University, that is not the choice. Here is what actually happens — from Day 1 of the idea to a backed company — while you are still enrolled.

PESU Venture Labs10 August 2026

9 min read

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