Startup Mahakumbh, the largest celebration of Indian startups, scheduled to be held from March 18-20, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan, will host esteemed women leaders to highlight their pivotal role within the ecosystem.
Leaders including Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India; Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO of Nykaa; Nidhi Pant, Co-founder, S4S Technologies; Debjani Ghosh, President, nasscom; Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder Mamaearth, TheDermaCo; Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner, Avaana Capital; Shivani Poddar, Co-founder, and CEO, Faballey; Geethanjali Radhakrishnan, Founder & Managing Director, Adiuvo Diagnostics; Aishwarya Jaishankar, Co-Founder & COO, Hyperface; Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network (IAN); among others, will share their expertise on fostering innovation, scaling businesses effectively, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
These sessions aim to demonstrate the dynamism and resilience of startups, underscoring the pivotal role women play in enhancing the global stature of India’s startup ecosystem. Through their experiences, these leaders will guide the path to a competitive and innovative business environment.
The premier gathering at Startup Mahakumbh will bring together a diverse group of participants from the startup ecosystem, including startups, incubators, venture capitalists, accelerators, and more. Featuring addresses from sector leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders, Startup Mahakumbh aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth across the startup landscape.
Debjani Ghosh, President, nasscom said, ‘At Startup Mahakumbh, we’re not just showcasing startups; we’re enabling an ecosystem where women lead with resilience and creativity, driving forward the global narrative of Indian entrepreneurship.’
‘Startup Mahakumbh showcases the critical role of women in shaping an inclusive future for the startup community. We aim to inspire and nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship among young women, encouraging them to lead with innovation.’ added Archana Jahagirdhar, Member, Organising Committee, Startup Mahakumbh.
Startup Mahakumbh will also facilitate insightful discussions across sectors including AI + SaaS, D2C/Consumer brands, Agritech, Fintech, Deep Tech, Biotech & Pharma, Incubators, Climate Tech, E-sports, and B2B Manufacturing. It will feature an exhibition of over 1000+ startups, 10+ thematic tracks, 1000+ investors, 500+ incubators & accelerators, 5000+ conference delegates, 10+ country delegations, 5000+ future entrepreneurs and 40,000+ business visitors. Each pavilion will act as a beacon of innovation, spotlighting cutting-edge trends, technologies, and insights within their specific domains. These pavilions, curated by esteemed leaders and pioneers in their fields, will offer a unique platform to explore visionary developments and contributions that are shaping the future of their industries.
About: Startup Mahakumbh is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together the entire startup ecosystem of India including startups, investors, incubators and accelerators, and industry leaders from several sectors. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of ASSOCHAM, Nasscom, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), the event will have sector-focused pavilions, which will showcase India’s most innovative startups.
With the central theme’ Bharat Innovates’ the event will also feature mentorship clinics, pitch competitions, and a multi-track conference featuring leadership talks, panel discussions, workshops, and a host of exciting activities for startups as well as future entrepreneurs. The event will also host a Future Entrepreneurs Day on March 20, with a focus on cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit among students. The Future Entrepreneurs Day is expected to gather close to 5,000 individuals handpicked by colleges and incubators nationwide for their inclination towards entrepreneurship. With the purpose of enabling handshakes and connecting startups with a spectrum of inventors such as VCs, angel investors, family offices, and HNIs- as well as potential corporate partners, the event is expected to host 1000+ startups, 10+ thematic tracks, 1000+ investors, 500+ incubators & accelerators, 5000+ conference delegates, 10+ country delegations, and 40,000+ business visitors over the span of three days.
