From Vision to Venture: Empowering Entrepreneurs
25th & 26th September 2023 | Sahara Star, Mumbai
Overview
From Vision to Venture: Empowering Entrepreneurs
“Entrepreneurship is about turning what excited you in life into capital so that you can do more of it and move forward with it” - Richard Branson
The 5th edition of The ET Edge “Promising Entrepreneurs” will showcase the remarkable ventures that have redefined the benchmark in their respective fields through their perseverance and commitment. This year, we will honour those ventures which have gone above and beyond to achieve a milestone.
The impact entrepreneurs have on economic opportunities goes above and beyond what is presented. Entrepreneurs drive innovations, create new job opportunities, develop new products, services and enter as well as create new markets. However, the developmental landscape for entrepreneurs proves to be challenging in a country like India.
Failures and setbacks are something entrepreneurs must overcome. Challenges, failures, and difficulties are a part and parcel of the world of entrepreneurship. One of the major challenges an entrepreneur in India faces, is the accessibility of funds and investments. The Indian Funding eco-system is not favourable for entrepreneurs and this further leads to difficulty for entrepreneurs to set up their businesses in the initial stages. Nevertheless, despite all the difficulties encountered at the many stages from beginning to end, entrepreneurs overcome such adversities and emerge as successful businesses.
Entrepreneurs play and important role in the growth of a country’s economy. They contribute to increasing the country’s national GDP. Entrepreneurs are the pioneers of growth and excellence. They are our national assets and this year, we explore how startups have endured difficulties and emerged as forerunners in their respective markets through their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and unique ventures. In the Fifth edition of “The Promising Entrepreneurs of India” we will highlight the persistence and determination of entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and emerge triumphant.
The Promising Entrepreneurs of India
6th Edition
The 6th edition of The ET Edge “Promising Entrepreneurs” will showcase the remarkable ventures that have redefined the benchmark in their respective fields through their perseverance and commitment. This year, we will honour those ventures which have gone above and beyond to achieve a milestone.
Going the extra mile to Achieve, Accomplish and Triumph
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by segregating them by sector or the market position they occupy. The
series aims to identify and jettison stellar brands for customers.
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Coffee
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The occasion will also be marked by the launch of the 5th Edition of Promising Entrepreneurs of India Coffee Table Book. This brand book examines the fundamental characteristics of these promising entrepreneurs: What makes these entrepreneurs unique? What skill sets do they possess, which have established them as a niche? What are the latest innovations that have left a lasting imprint on consumer’s minds? Why are these entrepreneurs considered promising?
Criteria for Selection
- The company should be headquartered in India.
- Should have minimum of 03 years of operational office(s) as of March 2023
- Should have a minimum growth rate of 5-7% Year on Year
- Annual turnover for Start-Ups should be a minimum of 30 Cr. Valuation also can be looked at as an alternative for startups.
- Should have played a pivotal role in development and enhancement of its reputation in the industry, by providing holistic products and/or exceptional customer services and other essentials.
- Key elements to be considered includes overall market share, workplace culture, business ethics, CSR and most importantly should have achieve excellence
Individuals
- Individual should be a resident of India and managing an organization that is at least 04 years old
- Should lead an organization in his capacity as the Chairman/CEO/Managing Director
- Individual should have contributed critically towards delivering finest services to the organization, motivating growth of the organization and enhancing the industry at large
- Key elements to be considered includes profit, turnover, leadership & degree of innovation and extent of expansion into national and international markets
- Size of the business being headed by the individual
- Impact of their work on the profession/industry
- Any other notable achievements (awards/accolades/member of notable industry associations)
Selection Process
- The knowledge partner will define parameters and segments, as well as assign weightage for evaluation.
- Organizations & Individuals can self-nominate by completing an online application form on the event website.
- The Research partner will analyze a universe of 1000+ brands based on the knowledge partner's parameters and the self-nominations received.
- The assessment of these 1000 plus Entrepreneurs will be based on parameters defined by the knowledge partner.
- Following this, these Entrepreneurs will have to fill out a questionnaire.
- This will be followed by a rigorous evaluation process and out of these 1000 organizations, 200 organizations will be shortlisted.
- These shortlisted brands will be intimated and invited to be felicitated at The Promising Entrepreneurs of India on September 29.
- The success stories of these organization’s will also be featured in The Promising Entrepreneurs of India Coffee Table Book 2023.
Why Attend?
Discussing the future
Sessions with subject-matter experts from the industry discussing future.
industry insights
Get industry insights directly from the source
top decision makers
Individually meet with top decision makers business owners, influencers, and industry leaders
new ties & avenues
Network with entrepreneurs looking to establish new ties & new avenues.
Interesting discussions
Witness Interesting discussions on current developments and business trends.
Who Should Attend?
- Chief Executive Officer
- Founders / Cofounders
- Entrepreneurs
Who Should Attend?
- CHROs
- CEOs
- CFOs
- CMOs
- COOs
- CIOs
- CTOs
Why Attend?
- Share best practices followed by innovative and employee-friendly companies
- Meet and greet passionate Human Resources leaders from across the country
- Learn about the practices followed by the best workplaces
- Inclusive session that will enable attendees to interact and engage with industry experts through interesting and thought-provoking discussions
- Case studies of how employee-centric companies are outperforming in their industry
- Opportunity to make Meaningful Connections
Agenda
The number of startups in India are ever-growing. The entrepreneurial eco-system is dependent on various interdependent factors and has a competitive landscape. Building and keeping a start-up alive is no child’s play and various challenges come along the way. Come join us in this panel discussion to learn more about how successful entrepreneurs pushed through the daunting challenges.
- How clever marketing strategies will help boost your business.
- Digitizing your business
- Strategizing International Recession
Speakers:
- Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder, Droom.in
- Shashank ND, Founder, Practo
- Dharamveer Singh Chouhan, Founder, Zostel
- Akash Sinha, Founder, CashFree Payments
- Shivani Poddar, Founder, Fab Alley
- Shrini Vishwanath, Founder, Upstox *
One of the most effective ways for startups to move forward is to scale globally. However, moving to international space proves to be a challenge for majority of the start-ups. This session will highlight the various limitations, frameworks, and guidelines to scale internationally. Furthermore, we will also discuss the emergence of D2C.
- Importance of cross border collaborations.
- The growth of D2C
- Localizing your presence
Speakers:
- Akshay Ghulati, Founder, ShipRocket
Speakers:
- Viraj Sheth, Founder, Monk Entertainment
Rural entrepreneurs play a crucial role in driving economic development in rural areas. Their presence and activities contribute significantly to job creation, income generation, and overall improvement in living standards. Their efforts contribute to the overall well-being of the local community and help to bridge the rural-urban divide. This session will explore and decode the role of rural entrepreneurs in economic development, shedding light on their importance and impact.
Speaker:
- Shashank Kumar, Founder, DeHaat
For many Indian startups, Silicon Valley Bank has been a crucial financial institution, providing them with access
to capital, mentorship, and valuable connections. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has stirred significant
debate regarding its impact on Indian startups. This session aims to analyse both perspectives and provide an
objective assessment of the situation.
- Entering the world of IPO’s
- The challenges in becoming an IPO.
- Risks and Rewards of having an IPO Status.
- Increasing Stock Value.
- Ensuring Stable & Sustainable Funding.
- Bridging the gap between government institutions, policies, and startups.
Speaker:
- Sameer Patil, Chief Business Officer, BSE*
* This is a tentative agenda and subject to change. Final agenda and speakers will be posted closer to event date.
Speakers
Media Partner
Education Partner
Insightful Partner
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