Agenda

09.00 – 09.55	REGISTRATION
10.00 – 10.10	WELCOME ADDRESS BY ET EDGE
10.10 – 10.30	OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS \| ENABLING INNOVATION AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN INDIA
	In India, the number of start-ups has increased fast and more support has become available in all dimensions. Their numbers are on the rise and they are now being widely recognised as important engines for growth and jobs generation. Through innovation and scalable technology, start-ups can generate impactful solutions, and thereby act as vehicles for socio-economic development and transformation. Let us understand more about the Indian start-up ecosystem – drivers, challenges and pillars of support\ Shachindra Nath, Executive Chairman & MD – UGRO Capital
10.30 – 11.30	PANEL DISCUSSION \| THE CHANGING SCENARIO FOR THE INDIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECO-SYSTEM
	Start-ups cannot operate in a vacuum; they need a supporting eco-system to nurture them. The core of this eco-system is the incubation facility within the business that enabled the next generation entrepreneur to dabble in incremental innovation along with funding by angel investors. This discussion will focus on how the start-up ecosystem has transformed over the decades, and where it is headed. Understanding India’s Entrepreneurial DNA Navigating a shifting landscape Inculcating the attitude of Think More – Change More What makes the entrepreneur a promising entrepreneur in present competitive world Moderator: Jeenendra Bhandari, Partner - MGB & Co-LLP Panellists: Amit Ramani , Founder & CEO, Awfis Dharamveer Singh Chouhan , Co-Founder & CEO, Zo World & Zostel Dhirendra Mayhavanshi , Co-Founder & CEO, Turtlemint Vinayak Shrivastav , Co-Founder & CEO, Toch.ai
11.35 – 11.45	PRESENTATION \| A PE PERSPECTIVE ON THE CHANGING INDIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECO-SYSTEM Maintaining purchasing power for Long Term Investors Changing dynamics in the funding ecosystems Baring India engagement with the Start-up ecosystem What do we look for in start-up investments? Arul Mehra , Partner, Baring Private Equity
11.45 – 12.05	FIRE SIDE CHAT \| BUILDING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN INDIA – FINDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A PURPOSE Kunal Kapoor, Indian Actor & Co-Founder – Ketto in conversation with Apoorv Kumar, Head Content Development - ET Edge
12.05 – 12.10	UNVEILING OF THE ECONOMIC TIMES PROMISING ENTREPRENEURS OF INDIA 2021 COFFEE TABLE BOOK
12.10 – 12.20	INTERACTION WITH SUSSANNE KHAN
12.20 – 12.35	FELICITATIONS
12.35 – 12.45	INTERACTION WITH GENELIA & RITEISH DESHMUKH
12.45 – 12.55	FELICITATIONS
12.55	CLOSING REMARKS