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Zaharenkov credits his growth in the travel field to producing content that engages people by focusing on authenticity and storytelling

The Indore-based hygiene brand Millennium Babycares excels in baby, fem-care, and adult hygiene products.

Starting with small-scale pilots in 2016, they allowed customers to subscribe and pay for milk in advance. By 2019, they established a solid customer base of around 5,000 subscribers, setting the groundwork for their D2C journey

Our current issue is one dedicated to the doyens of D2C. One clear theme, which emerged out of our conversations with entrepreneurs featured in this edition, is their newfound focus towards quick commerce, which is driving sales to a new high

The Pant Project offers custom-fit pants with personalised styles, leveraging D2C, social media engagement, and data analytics. Plans include expanding to denims, athleisure, and omnichannel experiences with INR 100 crore revenue goals.

Vijay Naidu is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with expert knowledge of the fintech industry including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web3

"We observed a highly unorganised sector riddled with counterfeit products, misleading label declarations, and a lack of proper quality control measures. As consumers, we struggled to find authentic, highquality products we could trust," said Shreyans Jain, founder & executive director, Nutrabay

In 2016, with just 20 cows and a dream of creating something better, Sid's Farm was born—a direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy brand driven by a passion for quality

Founded in 2021 by Varun Sadana, the Bengaluru-based Supertails simplifies pet parenting with a digital platform offering products, personalised support, and resources.

Founded by Prateek Singhal and Ahmad Hushsham in 2021, Yoho offers affordable, comfortable footwear with over 100 styles, including orthopaedic slippers and sneakers, and plans to expand into kids' and sports footwear.

Nuseir Yassin, Founder and CEO of Nas Company and Nas Studios, shared five hacks for startups to succeed on the final day of the three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit.

Freecultr, founded in 2019, redefines India's innerwear market with a data-driven, consumer-centric D2C model. Expanding globally, it emphasises comfort, sustainability, and customer feedback, aiming for 50% growth by 2025.

The Chandigarh-based brand offers a wide range of high-quality razors, trimmers, and skincare products, focusing on customer-centric, innovative grooming solutions with a strong D2C model.

Viren Merchant, founder and chairman, Encore Healthcare says the company is committed to providing high quality products at an affordable price. As part of the expansion plan, Anjali Majithia, executive director, international markets, aims to establish strong foothold in the RoW market; Radhika Ambani, executive director, domestic marketing, targets to increase the company's presence in South India.

The brand creates eco-friendly, educational games promoting skill development and critical thinking, offering sustainable, screen-free play for children through innovative, digital-first strategies and global expansion.

Andrew Spira shares invaluable insights on the power of mentorship, his first business endeavor, real estate investing, wealth-building strategies, and advice for young entrepreneurs.

The US-based edtech startup has so far raised a total of US$64 million in series-A and -B funding from investors such as Tiger Global, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, Eight Roads Ventures, GSV Ventures, Prime Ventures, and Nexus

The guiding mantra of my journey was about "creating communities and delivering happiness." I found myself in the business of building homes—a quintessential dream for everyone.

As the founder and CEO of Birbals Inc., Pawan Bangar is leading the way in digital transformation and AI innovation

Dynamo! Overused, a cliche even, I hesitate to use the word when describing him, but it is indeed one of a few choice superlatives that honestly describes entrepreneur and businessman Elliott Forman. Driven, strategic, and caring could rightly be added to the list. With relentless energy, Forman is a force to be reckoned with in the business world.

The Entrepreneur India Summit 2024's session on Gen Next leaders wasn't just a discussion about business; it was a testament to how tradition and transformation can coexist, making this new generation a force to be reckoned with

Ravi Agarwal, Managing Director of Cellecor, recently shed light on the company's stellar performance in the last fiscal year, their ambitious growth targets for the future, and how they plan to dominate India's tech landscape.

In this highly competitive entrepreneurship landscape, knowing how to cut costs without sacrificing growth or quality is one aspect of a successful business.

Learn more about Srinivasaiah's career, the impacts she's made in both sectors and her potential to drive progress on a global scale.

ERETS Space, led by Dr. Abhiram Nair, is set to launch its state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing labs in Coimbatore, India, in January 2025. This strategic move marks a significant step in the company's global expansion, following its US$4 million valuation in just two years and gaining global recognition for its breakthrough laser technology in space debris mitigation.

Adrian Sepulveda, Entrepreneur and Founder of Gremio, an e-commerce platform that helps entrepreneurs build online communities and sell courses, comes from humble beginnings.