Col Venu Madhav Gollakota interacted with the MCDM students
23-August-2025
Col Venu Madhav Gollakota, a decorated Army veteran and helicopter pilot, visited XIC to speak to the MCDM students about leadership. Through his experiences in the Army, he shared valuable lessons on staying composed in crises, making clear decisions, facing fears, supporting your team, and building confidence. His engaging style and real life stories kept the class hooked, and the session left the students deeply motivated and inspired about the true essence of leadership.