NEEEV Dialogue with Founder of HotelSnapp, Abhinav Dagar – The Moment Young Minds Discover Their Power
There are moments that define a young person’s future — not because of what they are told, but because of what they suddenly realise they are capable of.
That was the atmosphere inside the auditorium of CM Shri School, Rohini, when Abhinav Dagar, Founder & Director of HotelSnapp and Travelaysia, walked onto the stage as the guest speaker for the 2025 NEEEV Dialogue.
More than a seminar, it became a conversation about possibility, courage, and the simple yet powerful reminder:
“Entrepreneurship doesn’t begin when you start a company. It begins the moment you start thinking independently.”
NEEEV Programme: Planting the Seeds of Innovation in Schools
The Delhi Government’s NEEEV Programme (National Entrepreneurship & Education for Empowered Visionaries) is not a theoretical curriculum. It is a practical, execution-driven framework designed to transform students from passive learners into active thinkers and problem-solvers.
What Makes the NEEEV Programme Special?
- Problem-first learning — Students identify real-world challenges in their surroundings.
- Practical solution-building — They brainstorm, plan, and create prototypes or initiatives.
- Pitching to experts — Student teams present their concepts to panels for evaluation.
- Government-backed funding — Promising projects receive support to scale and execute.
- Confidence building — Every step teaches ownership, leadership, and responsibility.
This approach mirrors the journey of real entrepreneurs — observing, questioning, and creating.
Abhinav Dagar’s Vision Talk: Direct, Practical, and Deeply Human
As the session began, Abhinav Dagar took the stage with a straightforward message:
“You don’t need money to be an entrepreneur. You need a mindset.”
Rather than giving a motivational speech full of abstractions, he broke down the journey of entrepreneurship into tangible experiences, relatable struggles, and real consequences.
What the Talk Covered: Key Learnings for Every Student
H2: Understanding the Mindset of an Entrepreneur
The talk started by dismantling a common myth:
Entrepreneurs are not born with special abilities — they build them.
H3: Core Traits of an Entrepreneur
- Curiosity — Asking “Why?” and “What if?” more often than others.
- Ownership — Taking responsibility instead of waiting for instructions.
- Resilience — Accepting failures as part of the process.
- Creativity — Looking at everyday problems and imagining better solutions.
- Courage — Acting even when success is not guaranteed.
Abhinav shared personal anecdotes of early decisions, risks, and learnings — helping students understand that entrepreneurship is not a glamorous shortcut, but a meaningful journey built on discipline and intent.
H2: Why School Is the Best Time to Become an Entrepreneur
Contrary to popular belief, Abhinav emphasised that entrepreneurship doesn’t require waiting until college or adulthood.
H3: What Students Have That Adults Often Don’t
- Freedom to experiment
- Few real-world responsibilities
- Fresh perspective and natural creativity
- Access to mentors through structured programmes like NEEEV
- A supportive ecosystem inside the school
He reminded the audience that many of the world’s successful founders began building ideas long before adulthood — because thinking independently starts early.
H2: Inside the CM Shri School Experience — Energy, Curiosity, and Sharp Questions
As the session progressed, the students of CM Shri School came alive with questions — not superficial ones, but deeply thoughtful and analytical.
Some themes students explored during Q&A
- How to choose the right problem to solve
- What to do if parents want traditional career paths
- How to test business ideas with zero capital
- Balancing studies and startup thinking
- What skills matter the most in the future workforce
This interaction formed the heart of the session — proving that young innovators already exist; they only need direction.
H2: The Hands-On Approach of NEEEV — Learning by Doing
Unlike traditional seminars, the talk was fully aligned with NEEEV’s action-based model.
H3: Students Learn by Solving Real Problems
Examples of student-led problem statements under NEEEV include:
- Creating cost-effective water filters
- Building apps for school communication
- Designing solutions for neighbourhood waste management
- Developing products crafted from recycled materials
The seminar reinforced how these exercises are not just academic projects but early opportunities to experience real entrepreneurial thinking.
H2: A Peek Into Abhinav Dagar’s Journey — The Story Behind HotelSnapp
To make entrepreneurship relatable, Abhinav shared his journey of founding HotelSnapp — a platform built to simplify hotel booking and offer customers better rates than traditional OTAs.
H3: What Students Learned from the HotelSnapp Story
- Identify gaps people ignore
- Don’t wait for perfect conditions
- Build something that genuinely helps users
- Simplicity often wins over complexity
- Persistence shapes success more than resources
The story demonstrated how innovation can come from observing everyday consumer problems — something students experience all the time.
H2: Why Youth Entrepreneurship Matters for India’s Future
The future economy will belong not to those who follow existing paths, but to those who create new ones. Abhinav highlighted the national importance of encouraging entrepreneurship early.
H3: Broader Impact on Society
- More problem-solvers = stronger communities
- More job creators = reduced unemployment
- More innovators = higher global competitiveness
- More confident youth = stronger future leadership
The NEEEV Programme and talks like these serve as catalysts for long-term economic and social change.
H2: The Students’ Response — Eager, Engaged, and Inspired
By the end of the talk, something had shifted — not just in the atmosphere, but in the expressions of the students.
Some were determined, others reflective, many already whispering ideas to each other.
That is the power of exposure — the moment when students realise:
“If he can do it, why not me?”
H2: A Day That Created Ripples — Beyond Just a Talk
The NEEEV Dialogue at CM Shri School was more than a motivational event.
It was:
- a classroom of ideas
- a workshop of perspectives
- and a launchpad for young innovators
Abhinav Dagar’s message was simple yet transformative — entrepreneurship is not about being extraordinary; it’s about acting on ordinary observations with creativity and courage.
H2: Final Thoughts — You Can Be an Entrepreneur Too
Every student sitting in that auditorium walked out with a newfound belief in their potential.
Not all of them will start companies immediately — and that’s not the goal.
The goal is to build:
- a mindset of ownership,
- a habit of curiosity,
- and a courage to create instead of conform.
This is where real entrepreneurship begins.
Call to Action
Were you part of the NEEEV Dialogue or inspired by similar school initiatives?
Share your thoughts, experiences, or entrepreneurial ideas in the comments below.
If you want to learn more about Abhinav Dagar’s work or explore how HotelSnapp empowers smarter travel decisions, visit www.hotelsnapp.com.
Your journey as an entrepreneur might begin right here — with a single thought, a single idea, a single step.
