Entrepreneur India 35 Under 35 2025

"Throughout this journey, the core belief of addressing critical consumer pain points has held strong. However, we've had to adapt by refining operations and improving efficiency, especially in response to external challenges," Aadit Palicha, CEO & Co-Founder, Zepto

When asked what she looks for while investing, Mira Kapoor, co-founder of Akind says, "I look for unrealistic drive and a desire to win at all costs in a founder. Between idea to execution lies the passion of a founder."

"For 2nd generation entrepreneurs, it is a ready platform to showcase their professional abilities. I believe in filling in the gaps and expanding the 1st generation business to the next level," Mahesh N R, TSL Group

"My childhood hobby of flying Remote Control planes turned into a mainstream business in one of the exponentially growing industries. It didn't allow me to think twice before launching this company," Paras Jain, Founder & CEO, Indo Wings

"The goal is to establish a solid foundation and brand recognition at a national level before considering any international expansion. By solidifying our national reach, we will be in a better position to assess the right timing and resources for exploring global markets in the future," Aditya Amit Modak, CO-founder & Director, Gargi by Png

"I faced a tough challenge— quantifying the devastation of the 2020 California wildfires for an energy giant. The Problem? Traditional satellite images were ineffective, blocked by smoke and clouds. That's when I discovered SAR—radar tech that cuts through anything. But another problem? SAR images were complex and needed deep expertise," Suyash Singh, Co-founder and CEO, GalaxEye