The first day was filled with energy and inspiration, with participants eagerly soaking up the wisdom shared by industry leaders. One of the most engaging sessions featured CS Ujjawal Pahwa, a finance influencer, and Ms. Anuva Kakkar, the founder of Tiggle Chocolate Drinks. Their session was a masterclass in resilience and vision, where Mr. Pahwa detailed his journey of carving out a niche on social media, and Ms. Kakkar spoke passionately about the inception of her brand, emphasizing the importance of networking in entrepreneurship.
Adding to the richness of the day, Mr. Manan Dixit, the founder and CEO of FidyPay, delivered a keynote that delved into the nuances of eCommerce and digital payments. His insights into how he revolutionized payment methods on a global scale were nothing short of enlightening, leaving the audience with a deep understanding of the potential impact of innovative thinking.
The day wasn’t all serious business; it was peppered with lively activities, including a series of entertaining engagements hosted by Red Bull and quizzes that brought out the competitive spirit in the participants.
The second day was marked by a series of insightful sessions and dynamic activities, all centered around the theme of leveraging market dynamics and technological advancements to accelerate business growth.
Mr. Hitesh Kakrani provided an in-depth analysis of market share demand fluctuations and the challenges posed by fragmented supply chains. He emphasized the need for companies to innovate and adapt in response to market variations in price and quality, stressing that leveraging technology is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Mr. Kakrani also highlighted the rapidly growing dental care sector in India, where advancements like tele-dentistry and AI-driven diagnostic tools are creating new opportunities to bridge gaps in supply and demand.
Mr. Navin Khandelwal delivered an engaging talk on building startups with a focus on financial metrics such as Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). His session was both educational and entertaining, enriched by movie references that made complex financial concepts more accessible to the audience.
The day also featured “Stock Mania,” a thrilling trade simulation event hosted in collaboration with Voyage Capital, IIM Indore’s Investment and Equity Research Club. This competition tested participants’ knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies through rounds of intense negotiation and communication challenges.
The Startup Expo was another highlight, offering a vibrant platform for emerging ventures to showcase their innovative solutions.
Inspiring talks, challenging competitions, and insights into the future of technology and entrepreneurship marked the third day. The day began with an address by Mr. Pranav Pai, founder of 3one4 Capital, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. Mr. Pai highlighted the transformative power of technology and its profound impact on future business models. He discussed how advancements in technology could eventually make expertise and energy-free, significantly altering the global employment landscape. He also shared his vision of India’s growing technological capabilities, emphasizing how the nation’s talent pool could propel it to become a global leader in the digital economy.
