The summit featured five thematic panels representing different industries, fostering cross-industry idea exchange. With topics ranging from Gen Z entrepreneurship the burgeoning D2C ecosystem, to the transformative role of AI, the discussions provided a comprehensive understanding of the current startup landscape.
Key Highlights:
- The changing consumer habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha : This session brought insights on the future generation of consumers and entrepreneurs. Experts like Aniket Bajpai (Limechat), Shreya Bhatnagar (Anthill Ventures), Gopal Krishna ( Weezy), Kulmani Rana (Fibonacci X), and Debarya Dutta ( Upraised) discussed innovative business models and startup trends driven by Gen Z
- The evolving D2C Ecosystem: As India embraces direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, thought leaders like Arjun Vaidya (V3 Ventures), Ravi Raghav (Laundrokart), Amit Mishra ( Dazeinfo) and Rishi Batra (TWID) examined the growth trajectory and innovations shaping the industry post-pandemic.
- The Power of AI: In this panel, industry veterans like Tejas Pandit (Dell), Murali Krishna ( Inflexor VC), Nivedan Rathi ( Future & AI), Ankush Sabharwal ( Bharat GPT) and Subhash Chaudhari (Dukaan) shared perspectives on how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, exploring the future of AI-driven startups.
- The Changing Face of Money: Fintech thought leaders such as Amar Ummat ( Recur), Mayuresh Raut ( Seafund Ventures), Amit Kumar ( ah! Ventures) and Chunmun Gupta (Razorpay) offered insights into how digital payments, lending, and financial innovation are reshaping the way businesses operate.
- From Content to Capital: This panel explored the critical role of community-driven content in startup success. Experts like Samit Khanna ( Signal Ventures), Sohail Khan ( The Builders Club), Udayan Walvekar (GrowthX), Raghav Gupta (1% Club) and Abhishek Asthana (Gabbbarsingh, Hood) highlighted the strategies to build and monetize scalable communities.
Fireside Chat with Punit K Goyal of BluSmart
One of the standout sessions was the fireside chat with Punit K Goyal, Co-Founder of BluSmart, India’s largest EV ride-hailing service. Punit shared his journey of building a sustainable mobility platform, offering an inspiring perspective on the future of clean energy and electric mobility.
Investor-Startup Connect
The event also provided ample opportunities for startups to connect with investors through one-on-one interactions, and a pitch competition in which 250+ startups applied to be among the top 10 startups looking to pitch in front of 100+ Investors on the day of the event.
Top 10 Finalists:
- Ariro Toys
- Find Your Kicks India Private Limited
- The Folding Company
- Prodancy Pvt Ltd
- WinHealth.Care
- AIOTEL PRIVATE LIMITED
- FlexyPe
- GoPllay
- PRESET Building Systems Pvt Ltd
- Doodley Pets Ecosystem Private Limited
ARIRO TOYS was adjudged the winner of The Great Indian Startup Pitch 2024.
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