Curtains fall on XLRI's premier startup conclave at Delhi-NCR campus

PINAKI MAJUMDAR

Jamshedpur, Dec 6: XLRI Delhi-NCR successfully hosted the much-awaited third edition of its prestigious ElevateX- the B school’s premier startup conclave on November 29-30, marking another milestone in its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

The conclave, organized by the XLRI Delhi-NCR Campus, brought together an eclectic mix of emerging entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and visionaries, creating an exceptional platform for insightful discussions and networking.

The two-day event featured over 25 prominent entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders, who shared invaluable insights on a wide range of topics including retail, FMCG, consumer tech, healthcare, fintech, and the rise of app usage in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

These themes shed light on the rapidly evolving landscape of India’s startup ecosystem, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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Keynote sessions and panel discussions were led by some of the most influential voices in the industry, including Arjun Vaidya, Founder of V3 Ventures; Bharat Sethi, Founder of Rage Coffee; Saurabh Munjal, Co-Founder of Lahori Jeera; Akash Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Zypp Electric; Raj Kumar Sharma, representing the DST, Government of India; Atul Rai, Co-Founder of Staqu Technologies; Palash Arneja, Co-Founder of Unikon.ai; Sharon Gal-OR, Co-Founder of Living Cities Earth, Netherlands; Asish Kumar, Co-Founder and GP at Fundamentum; and Neha Malhotra, Founder & Managing Partner at MeritX Ventures.

These industry leaders provided actionable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs, while also sharing their personal journeys of innovation, growth, and disruption.

“We are incredibly proud to have hosted ElevateX 2024, which brought together some of the brightest minds from India and beyond. This conclave not only highlighted the innovative spirit of today’s entrepreneurs but also provided a space where ideas could flourish and networks could thrive. XLRI has always been committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, and ElevateX serves as a prime example of how we bring together our academic rigour and entrepreneurial spirit to help students scale their ventures and turn their ideas into reality,” said Fr K.S. Casimir, director, XLRI Delhi-NCR.