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📢 India @ 100: Our Place on the World Stage The Closing Keynote at #LetsIgnite2025 explored India's economic trajectory and what it will take to secure our place on the world stage when India turns 100. Moderated by Ritu Singh (Deputy Editor & Anchor, CNBC-TV18), the discussion between Prof. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian (Executive Director, International Monetary Fund) and Saurabh Chandra (Senior Partner & Financial Services (Domestic) Consulting Head, EY India) highlighted key reforms, global trade dynamics, and sectoral challenges. On Reforms Will Define Our Future 🔥 "Potential to performance will happen with state government reforms." — Dr. Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian 🔥 "Industrial, agriculture, services - all three sectors are degrowing but are super critical to India's growth." — Saurabh Chandra On India’s Global Competitiveness ⚡ "India uses far less non-tariff barriers than most developed nations." — Dr. Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian On Sectoral Challenges & The Road Ahead 🔥 "Each sector is facing headwinds, especially IT service exports." — Saurabh Chandra The conversation made one thing clear—India’s growth depends on bold reforms, strategic trade policies, and resilience across industries. 🚀 What’s the one reform that will shape India’s next decade? Drop your thoughts below! Shanti Mohan, Syna Dehnugara #LetsIgnite2025 #IndiaAt100 #GlobalGrowth #EconomicTransformation #StartupEcosystem #FutureOfIndia

📢 The Fund Manager’s Playbook: Building & Managing an Early-Stage Fund at #LetsIgnite2025 At LetsIgnite 2025, Alok Goyal (Partner, Stellaris Venture Partners), Mohan Kumar (Managing Partner, Avataar Venture Partners), Arpit Beri (Partner, Jungle Ventures), Apurva Salarpuria (Director, Salarpuria Group), and Anjali Sosale(Partner, WaterBridge Ventures) shared their insights on fund-building in conversation with Madhav Chanchani (Co-founder, The Arc). On Raising the First Fund: 🔹 Alok Goyal – First fund came from friends & family. 1200 pitches for 100+ LPs; now just 20 global institutions. 🔹 Mohan Kumar – Went global as Indian LPs focused on consumer & early-stage. 🔹 Anjali Sosale – Indian LPs are more professional now; SIDBI played a big role. Market Cycles & Investment Strategy 🔹 Arpit Beri – Private markets are cyclical; India & SEA exposure helps. 🔹 Apurva Salarpuria – 60% to funds, 40% to directs; focus on consumer themes. 🔹 Mohan Kumar – Two-thirds of our team are operators who work closely with startups. We need every company to succeed—no room for zombie investments. More insights coming from LetsIgnite 2025—stay tuned! Shanti Mohan, Syna Dehnugara, Pranav Mahajani, Rashmie Pathak #LetsIgnite2025 #TheDecadeOfDisruption #VentureCapital #EarlyStageInvesting #FundManagement #LPs #PrivateMarkets

The Future of Private Markets: Insights from Shanti Mohan at LetsIgnite 2025 At #LetsIgnite2025, Shanti Mohan, Founder & CEO of LetsVenture, took the stage to discuss the evolving landscape of private markets and the role of technology, regulation, and investor confidence in shaping the future. AI is Transforming Everything 🔥 "I don’t think any conference can happen without talking about AI." From deal-making to decision-making, AI is reshaping private markets. Impact Beyond Numbers ⚡ "This impact is not LetsVenture saying it; SEBI itself has acknowledged the impact we’ve created." A sign of how private markets are evolving. With technology, transparency, and investor participation growing, where do private markets go from here? Stay tuned for more insights from LetsIgnite 2025. #LetsIgnite2025 #PrivateMarkets #Investing #VentureCapital #Innovation

The Opening Keynote at LetsIgnite 2025 wasn’t just a talk—it was a reality check for founders, investors, and tech leaders. In a powerful conversation with Shanti Mohan, Naveen Tewari (Founder & CEO, InMobi & Glance) shared what it really takes to build a global tech company from India and why bold thinking is the only way forward. The Founder’s Mindset 🔥 "Leave your need to be safe—leaving this safety will make you safe." 🔥 "Don’t waste time being good enough. The zone of the living dead is where startups go to die." 🔥 "I want founders to fail spectacularly or succeed miraculously." Thinking Big ⚡ "Go for BIG ideas. InMobi built the internet on the phone, not just a product." ⚡ "Investors don’t read people, they read business models. Bet on yourself." The Harsh Truth About Investing 🔥 "Money is a commodity. Even half-decent businesses get funded." 🔥 "Can you add value as an investor? If not, stay away." 🔥 "Without a strong perspective, investors won’t succeed." The Future of Work ⚡ "The world needs more nurses than doctors in the AI era." ⚡ "80% of coding will be automated by year-end—adapt or become obsolete." ⚡ "Educated, smart people cannot be complacent." This was a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and navigating the future. Stay tuned for more insights from LetsIgnite 2025. Naveen didn’t hold back—this was a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and redefining the startup-investor dynamic. And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more powerful conversations and insights from LetsIgnite 2025. #LetsIgnite2025 #TheDecadeOfDisruption #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

The Future of Logistics is Moving Fast at Table #20 At #LetsIgnite2025, Karan Walia, founder of SHIPZIP, is transforming last-mile delivery with an end-to-end service management platform. Investors at Table #20 are discussing how tech-driven logistics can make deliveries faster, smarter, and more efficient. Will ShipZip be the next big name in logistics? #LetsIgnite2025 #Logistics #Innovation #LastMileDelivery

Weaving Tradition & Sustainability at Table #23 All the way from Sikkim, Chewang Norbu Bhutia, founder of Crafted Fibres, is on a mission to empower artisans, preserve heritage, and promote sustainability through handcrafted textiles. At #LetsIgnite2025, investors at Table #23 are discussing how ethical supply chains and eco-friendly textiles can shape the future of fashion. Could this be the next big leap for sustainable textiles? AIC - SMU Technology Business Incubator #Sikkim #SustainableFashion #Handloom #LetsIgnite2025

Reinventing Exam Prep at Table #5 At #LetsIgnite2025, Priyadarshini Nirola, founder of Spaced Revision, is transforming K-12 education with smarter, more effective study tools. From MCQs and notes to flashcards and adaptive learning, Spaced Revision is making exam prep more efficient for students. With investors gathered at Table #5, the conversation is focused on how technology can reshape learning outcomes. Could this be the next big leap in EdTech? #LetsIgnite2025 #EdTech #FutureOfLearning #Innovation

Something Refreshing is Stirring at Table #12 🍹 At #LetsIgnite2025, Vrinda Singhal, founder of Swizzle, is shaking up the Food & Beverage industry with a new take on non-alcoholic beverages & mocktails. With investors gathered, the conversation is all about flavor, innovation, and the future of mindful drinking. Will Swizzle be the next big name in the beverage space? Stay tuned as the ideas keep flowing. #LetsIgnite2025 #FoodAndBeverage #Innovation #Mocktails

The Future of Cardiac Care is Being Shaped at Table #14 At #LetsIgnite2025, Rajat Jain, Founder of Sunfox Technologies, is presenting a groundbreaking portable ECG solution that could transform cardiac diagnostics. With investors gathered around Table #14, the discussion is focused on making heart health diagnostics more accessible and efficient. Could this be the next big breakthrough in healthtech? The momentum is building—stay tuned for more from the startup ecosystem at LetsIgnite 2025. #LetsIgnite2025 #Healthtech #Innovation #ECG

🚀 Speed Dating in Full Swing at LetsIgnite 2025! 🔥 Live from Shangri-La, Bengaluru, the energy is electric as startups and investors dive into rapid-fire meetings, forging connections that could shape the future of innovation. 💡 Event Highlights: - 81 investors in action - 25 startups pitching their game-changing ideas - 533+ meetings happening at lightning speed The conversations are flowing, ideas are sparking, and partnerships are forming in real time. Stay tuned as the momentum builds! 🚀 #LetsIgnite2025 #StartupEcosystem #SpeedDatingForStartups