In a seismic shift for India's startup ecosystem, Easy Knowledge, the trailblazing peer-driven knowledge community, partnered with i-Hub Gujarat and Fluid Ventures to launch the electrifying "Rising Bharat 2024 - Ahmedabad Edition." Over two transformative days on July 12th and 13th, this powerhouse event brought together more than 14 top-tier Venture Capital Funds, providing a lifeline of funding and mentorship to the nation's most promising startups. From over 100 applicants - 20 trailblazing startups were handpicked to take part in this groundbreaking initiative.
The event blasted off with powerful speeches from Mr Amit Singal, Founding Partner of Fluid Ventures, and Mr Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO of i-Hub Gujarat. A stirring address by Mr Hasmukh Adhia set an electrifying tone, igniting the ambitions of the burgeoning startup community.
"Fund My Venture 4.0" shattered conventional networking norms, offering startups a direct, unfiltered connection with an extremely elite network of investors. The stellar lineup included heavyweights like Sharad Bansal (Warmup Ventures), Mr Bhavish Sood (Modulor Capital), Mr Mayuresh Raut (Seafund), Mr Dishank Shah (Rogue Opportunities), Mr Gaurav Thakkar (Rockstud Capital), Ms Gauri Kuchhal (Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund), Ms Aditi Garg (Signal Ventures), Mr Giridhar Malpani (Takshil Venture Partner), Mr Amit Singh (Misfits Capital), Mr Sahil Kumrah (growX Ventures), Mr Dhianu Das (Agility Ventures), Cdr Navneet Kaushik (Jamwant Ventures Angel Fund), and Mr Pranay Mathur (Realtime Angel Fund). Their dynamic interactions demonstrated a fierce commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurial success.
"SHE Founders Launchpad 3.0" turned the spotlight on women founders, smashing glass ceilings with workshops led by Mr. Amal PS and CA Swati Singhania. Over 50 women entrepreneurs walked away armed with game-changing insights on operational excellence, presentation prowess, and investor acumen.
"Talktail 6.0" delivered hard-hitting panel discussions, spearheaded by industry titans like Mr. Durga Prasad, CEO of AIC Nalanda. Tackling critical topics head-on, these sessions dished out unfiltered perspectives and actionable strategies, fueling the participants' drive for growth and sustainability.
Reflecting on the event's explosive impact, Mr Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO of i-Hub Gujarat, declared, "Rising Bharat" is a testament to Gujarat's unstoppable startup ecosystem, unleashing unprecedented opportunities for emerging ventures to secure essential funding and guidance.
Day two ramped up the intensity with a high-stakes Round Table discussion featuring Shri Mukesh Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. Strategic plans to supercharge the state's startup landscape were forged, and personalised investor-startup meetings solidified the game-changing relationships initiated during the event.
As the curtains fell, Mr Amit Singal extended a heartfelt thank you to all participants, whose energy and contributions turned "Rising Bharat 2024" into a seismic event.
"Rising Bharat 2024" has set a new standard, blazing a trail for future startup events and creating a vibrant, unstoppable community of entrepreneurs ready to disrupt and drive India's growth.
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