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Sekh Abdul Samim
Sekh Abdul Samim
	Samim at an entrepreneurship
Born	Odisha, India
Education	College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar; Institute of Technology and Management; Indian School of Business; Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar;
Occupations	Entrepreneur; Business mentor; Researcher; Publisher
Years active	2011–present
Organizations	Business Club of Entrepreneurs; Mascot Upgrade Skill and Knowledge Pvt. Ltd.; Iconic Transformation Pvt. Ltd.; Enterprise Transformation;
Known for	Entrepreneurship development; Startup mentoring; MSME networking;
Title	Founder; Editor-in-Chief

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Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Sekh Abdul Samim (talk) 12:25, 28 July 2026 (UTC)

Sekh Abdul Samim is an Indian entrepreneur, business mentor, researcher, and sports administrator based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He is the founder of the Business Club of Entrepreneurs (BCE) and serves as a mentor at the IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (REP). His work spans entrepreneurship development, skill assessment, and sports ecosystem management.

Education Samim completed his foundational technical education in Odisha before pursuing advanced management and entrepreneurial studies.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Institute of Technology and Management (ITM).

Executive Programme in Business Entrepreneurship (EPBE) from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.

Post Graduate Certificate Programme (PGCP) in Managerial Skills from the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB).

Career Samim’s career combines corporate operations, skill development initiatives, and regional business networking.

Entrepreneurship and Business Media He founded the Business Club of Entrepreneurs (BCE), an initiative aimed at facilitating corporate networking and strategic collaboration among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in Eastern India. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Enterprise Transformation, a monthly business publication covering industrial trends, economic policies, innovation, and startup case studies.

Skill Development and Corporate Strategy As the Founder and Managing Director of Mascot Upgrade Skill and Knowledge Pvt. Ltd. and Iconic Transformation Pvt. Ltd., Samim oversees organizational development programs and skill assessment frameworks designed to bridge employment gaps in the corporate and manufacturing sectors.

Sports Administration In sports management, Samim serves as a Director of the Iconic Sports Federation (ISF). The organization focuses on sports ecosystem development, grassroot talent identification, and corporate-sponsored sports initiatives within India.

Mentorship and Advisory Roles Samim acts as an institutional mentor at the IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (REP), providing strategic guidance on scalability, business modeling, and execution to early-stage technology startups.

Research and Publications Samim has contributed research to international peer-reviewed journals focusing on international business ethics and human resource management within developing economies:

Samim, S. A. (2014). Role of Human Resource Information System in Banking Industry of Developing Countries. This research analyzes the operational efficiency, data management capabilities, and strategic deployment of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) within commercial banking sectors of developing nations.

Samim, S. A. (2016). Business Ethics: Relevance, Influence, Issues, and Practices in International Business Scenario. This paper explores the intersection of corporate governance, cultural variations, and ethical frameworks governing cross-border trade and multinational corporate operations.

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Category:Living people Category:People from Odisha Category:Indian business theorists Category:Indian publishers (people)