The Entrepreneurship Summit, held on the 20th and 21st February 2025, featured thought-provoking competitions, high-impact mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. This edition set new benchmarks, surpassing 1,400 registrations from across India, attracting renowned entrepreneurial leaders, and securing significant brand collaborations. By providing hands-on experiences and extensive exposure, the summit empowered participants to break conventional boundaries, strengthening their resilience, adaptability, and business acumen.
With a total cash prize of Rs. 2.35 Lakhs, the Summit featured five thrilling competitions that tested students’ strategic thinking and business acumen. The Pitch’25 provided a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their business plans to industry leaders. Entrepreneur of the Year was a multi-round challenge designed to assess participants' entrepreneurial acumen. Tank Shark turned the tables on traditional pitching by evaluating company valuations in a reverse Shark Tank format. The Biz Clash elevated debates with high-intensity business and market-related arguments, culminating in the intense 'Brand Wars' round. Stack The Stock put financial skills to the test in a dynamic online stock trading competition.
The summit was enriched by insightful sessions focusing on 'The Future of Entrepreneurship', 'Building Investable Businesses' and 'Disrupting traditional Industries' with some of the most influential names in the entrepreneurial world. Mr. Ashwin Raguraman Co-Founder and Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund; Ms. Lavanya Pachisia CEO, Zivame; Mr. Satyajit Hange Co-Founder, Two Brothers Organic Farms; Mr. Parth Shah Co-Founder, Pitchvilla; Mr. Sanket Lahoti Investment Partner, Campus Fund; Ms. Girija Nair Founder and CEO, Startup Mentor; Ms. Purba Mazumdar Founder, JoGenii; Mr. Vishweshwar Joshi Founder and CEO, Startupsgurukul and Ms. Dnyanada Kulkarni Co-Founder, Startupsgurukul provided valuable insights and actionable feedback to students, enhancing their entrepreneurial understanding.