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To have a successful business, one does not have to start in cities like Bangalore, Delhi, says, Amit Jain, CEO and co founder, CarDekho

According to the confederation of Indian Industries(CII) family business contributes 60-70 percent of GDP of most developed & developing countries

Amit Jain, CEO and co-founder, CarDekho tells us what helped him and his brother Anurag build a massive business

A scheduling platform, Picktime combines appointment management with powerful business tools. The idea, Vasumithra Therli shares, was to help businesses perform better by focusing on what matters- enhancing customer experiences and productivity.

Tier 2 and 3 cities are homes to nearly 50 per cent of recognised startups in the country, according to a report by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Working tirelessly, experimenting with over 1,000 prototypes, crafting new recipes, were steps that brought Nadia Chauhan, Joint Managing Director and CMO, Parle Agro closer to her vision of Smoodh, a beverage which crossed INR 685 crore in turnover in less than two years

With 15+ start-ups, Start Up Kickoff gave them a platform to pitch their idea and get feedback on their product from some of the eminent names in the industry.

ideaForge has the largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs across India, with an ideaForge manufactured drone taking off every five minutes on average for surveillance and mapping applications as of March 31, 2023. The company got listed in BSE and National Stock Exchange at INR 1,305.10 and INR 1,300 per share, respectively.

Founded in 2021 by Abinav Varma Kalidindi, IKONZ offers its users interactive and immersive experiences where they can engage with their favourite personalities using their digital twin.

Akshay Khandelwal and Rahul Singh established Bowled.io, a sports-based social gaming platform primarily catering to cricket fans, in November 2021. The startup is all about connecting fans, be it in Meerut, Manchester, or Melbourne, and has an active customer base of 200,000+ as of now.

Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire former biotech executive has been trending all over the internet as a result of his combative performance in the first GOP debate.

Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO, Info Edge, had been leading the mandate for the company since 2000. Speaking at the Entrepreneur 2023 Summit in New Delhi, he shared insights into how investments in technology and innovations helped the company navigate challenging times

Indian entrepreneurs are not only transforming sectors and making a lasting impact on the global stage but are also inspiring future entrepreneurs with their powerful experiences

Gagandeep Reehal, co-founder and CEO, Minus Zero started AI-based self-driving tech startup Minus Zero in late 2021 with his co-founder, Gursimran Kalra

Both Subah and Harshvardhan are now on a mission to make the ancient practice of 'Satvic' relevant for today's Gen Z through their Satvic Movement. They share this ancient practice in modern implementable terms. Majorly online, the movement's biggest community base is India.

Explore EDDY Pump Corporation's journey of innovation, patented technology and strategic partnerships leading to global recognition. CEO Ben Weinrib shares insights into challenges and lessons learned

New York-based Diana Kellogg, Founder, Diana Kellogg Architects has designed the oval shaped Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School--one of three buildings of Gyaan Center, in the midst of the rural Thar desert of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The school is a stunning example of sustainable architecture.

From the humble confines of a small home to establishing a strong footprint across 70 countries worldwide, the story of Gopal Snacks revolves around toil, labor, love and the zeal of Bipin Hadvani, founder and managing director

Investors share their thoughts on learnings from the current economic turmoil for founders and the things they should focus on

In 1997, Leayan Global Pvt Ltd (LGPL), a part of the billion-dollar RSPL Group, launched its flagship brand 'Red Chief', with the aim of providing quality leather footwear to its customers and today 'Red Chief' has expanded to more than 24 states with 5000 MBOs (multi branded outlets).

Rangrass and his team have remained committed to supporting companies that demonstrate strong unit economics and sustainable growth, with a clear path to profitability

Amit Lakhotia, founder and CEO, Park+ continues to identify startups where he can add value as a mentor or investor

Under Deepak Agarwal, MD, Bikaji Foods, the brand became the first one in the snacking category to rope in superstar Amitabh Bachchan as ambassador, and in 2022, became the first listed company from the ethnic food industry.

As an early-stage investor, Shantanu Deshpande, CEO and co-founder, Bombay Shaving Company seeks post-revenue companies with strong founding teams operating in large markets

Shravan Hotha, aims to revolutionize digital experiences by fostering creativity through his latest creation, 'Shape,' a platform that encourages users to explore, question, and ignite their imagination in the digital landscape

According to Vinay Singh, Co-founder & Partner, Fireside Ventures, while late-stage funding, especially at a series C and above is going to be tight, great companies, growing very fast, with good unit economics will continue to attract capital.