To encourage and strengthen the spirit of entrepreneurship among students, the E-Cell at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, hosted StartupVerse'25 on 25th July 2025 at the Convention Centre. Designed as a platform for inspiration and dialogue, the event brought together unicorn founders, innovators, and industry leaders to share first-hand perspectives on building purposeful ventures.
The event featured two insightful panel discussions: “Tech That Touches Lives” and "Growth Without Losing Ground: Balancing Scale with Values." Both panels were graced by distinguished leaders including Mr. Kshitij Dixit, Co-founder & CEO, Zeo Auto; Ms. Sagarika Rukari, Director, Hundekkaree Transport & Travels; Mr. Saurabh Garg, Co-founder & CBO, NoBroker.com; Mr. Shikhar Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Anahad Pharma; and Mr. Vasudev Mishra, Founder, Silaigram & ProCoHat (SMS Group Company).
Through candid discussions, the speakers highlighted challenges and opportunities across sectors such as sustainable logistics, ethical proptech, AI-driven mobility, and pharma innovation. Their reflections on purpose-led growth, resilience, and collaboration offered students practical frameworks that extended beyond textbooks. Informal interactions further enriched the day, sparking conversations on ideation, MVP building, and social entrepreneurship.
StartupVerse’25 made a lasting impact, inspiring action and strengthening startup readiness. The event reaffirmed its role as a forum for India’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
