E-SUMMIT 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
The 9th Jai Hind College Entrepreneurship Summit, held on January 17th and 18th, 2025, brought together budding entrepreneurs and seasoned industry professionals. Attendees gained valuable insights into the business world from leading experts, while startups showcased their innovative ideas, connecting with mentors, investors, and fellow visionaries.
Mr. Dhruv Chopra
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Chalo
Mr. Dhruv Chopra, brought his expertise in revolutionizing urban transportation. Leading the marketing and growth strategies of one of India’s fastest-growing mobility platforms, he shared key insights on how technology and innovation can reshape public transit systems, improve commuter experiences, and address the challenges of city travel in Mumbai and beyond.
Step into the world of fashion retail with Mr. Nihir Parikh. With years of leadership at one of India’s most successful fashion and beauty platforms, Mr. Parikh shared powerful insights into scaling a brand, understanding consumer behavior, and navigating the fast-paced retail landscape. His session offered a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead and dominate in the competitive world of fashion e-commerce.
Mr. Nihir Parikh
Board of Director, Nykaa Fashion | Former CEO, Nykaa Fashion.com & Nykaa Man
Mr. Avnish Anand
Co-Founder and former CEO of CaratLane - A Tanishq Partnership
Mr. Avnish Anand, shared his inspiring journey of building India’s only jewellery unicorn. From startup inception to scaling the business to a ₹17,000 crore valuation, he revealed key lessons in innovation, leadership, and disrupting the traditional jewellery market.
Ms. Lulu Raghavan
President APAC @ Landor
Ms. Lulu Raghavan, the branding powerhouse behind iconic names like Tata, Godrej, Wipro, and Axis Bank, took center stage to share her expertise. She delved into the art of building enduring brands, crafting powerful narratives, and driving brand transformation across diverse industries.
Mr. Raj Kapoor
Founder & CEO: India Blockchain Alliance | Chairman: Global Alliance for Ethical AI Innovation | G20 and TedX Speaker
Mr. Raj Kapoor, shared groundbreaking insights on transforming industries with blockchain and AI. As an advisor to over 80 global companies including Tata Elxsi, and a prominent G20 and TEDx speaker, he highlighted the ethical and innovative advancements driving the future of technology.
Start-up Competition 2025
The winner of the final round of Startup Competition 2025 is declared.
The startup competition focused on gauging participants' aptitude for recognizing and critically examining emerging venture prospects. It also aimed to deepen the audience’s comprehension of entrepreneurial concepts showcased by participating startups and insights imparted by experienced mentors.
START-UP COMPETITION JURY
Mr. Karan Tanna
Founder-Ghost Kitchens India | Forbes 30U30 |Entrepreneur 35U35
Mr. Karan Tanna, delved into the rapid growth of cloud kitchens across India. He shared valuable insights into how this disruptive business model is transforming the food delivery landscape by optimizing operations, reducing overhead costs, and meeting the evolving demands of modern consumers through technology-driven solutions.
Mr. Varun Sridhar
Chief Executive Officer at Paytm Services
Mr. Varun Sridhar, shared his expert insights on steering through the rapidly evolving fintech landscape in today’s digital entrepreneurship era. Drawing from his leadership experience at one of India’s top digital payment platforms, he discussed strategies for innovation, growth, and navigating challenges in the fintech sector.
Mr. Harsh Parekh
Co-founder at API Holdings (Pharmeasy)
Mr. Harsh Parekh, shared his journey of transforming healthcare through pharma-tech innovation. He discussed how technology is revolutionizing access to medicines and healthcare services, making them more efficient and customer-centric.
Panel Discussion
The panel brought together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in entertainment, with a focus on digital media, content creation, and emerging monetization strategies.
Mr. Madhu Mantena
Founder Mythoverse Studios, Co-Founder Phantom Films, Collective Artist Network
Mr. Karan Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Sunburn Music Festival
Mr. Saurabh Kanwar
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Veefin | Founder and CEO at Discontent Designs
Ms. Aditi Shrivastava
Co-Founder, MD & CEO at Pocket Aces
Mr. Girish Talwar
Founder - Rebellion Mgt, Co-Founder- OML & Weirdass Comedy, VP BookMyShow.com, EMMY Nominated Producer
Mr. Suveer Bajaj
Co-Founder at ZOO Media
Business Events
Sector Showdown
in collabiration with
The Sector Showdown was a dynamic and intense policy debate that brought together some of the sharpest minds to engage in a rigorous analysis of Budget 2024. Participants were challenged to critically evaluate the key components of the budget, defend their perspectives with data and insights, and thoughtfully critique opposing views. The event fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas, encouraging a deeper understanding of economic policies and their potential impact across various sectors.
The Investor's Gambit
in collaboration with
Investors Gambit immersed participants in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading simulation where every decision carried significant risk and reward. The challenge tested their ability to think strategically under pressure, quickly adapt to market fluctuations, and make informed choices to maximize returns. This dynamic environment not only sharpened participants’ financial acumen but also highlighted the importance of agility and foresight in successful investing.
Bullseye Broker
in collaboration with
Bullseye Broker put participants’ market savvy to the test through an exciting and interactive stock market game. In this unique challenge, every dart throw symbolized a critical investment decision, determining the players’ financial outcomes. The game combined skill, strategy, and a bit of luck, making for an engaging experience that sharpened participants’ understanding of market dynamics and risk management.
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