ET Soonicorns Summit 2023: Here’s what you can expect at the Delhi-NCR edition on November 3

The ET Soonicorns Summit 2023, a flagship initiative of the Economic Times, aims to provide a platform for tracking and fostering opportunities of growth and innovation in India’s startup-tech sector. Scheduled to be held in Delhi-NCR on November 3, 2023, the ET Soonicorns Summit has the overarching theme of ‘Resilience. Reset. Results’. In a much-anticipated annual gathering of startups, investors, policymakers, and industry influencers, the summit aims to act as a definitive platform for bridging the gap between emerging businesses and their potential growth trajectories, by offering a plethora of knowledge, insights, and opportunities. Attendees can look forward to being part of invigorating discussions, unveiling of key industry reports, and networking sessions that can change the trajectory of their business.

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Here’s a sneak peek into some of the key themes and tracks that you can expect at the ET Soonicorns Summit — scheduled to take place in Delhi NCR on November 3, 2023:Future Unicorns of Delhi-NCR Report Launch: The Delhi-NCR edition of the ET Soonicorns Summit is set to unveil the ‘Future Unicorns of Delhi -NCR’ report, providing a blueprint for the startups of tomorrow. It will also spotlight the potential unicorns in the startup ecosystem of the national capital region.

Soonicorn Spotlight Track: The Soonicorn Spotlight Track at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2023 is a unique segment designed to shine a spotlight on the future unicorns of India, offering a platform for founders of high-growth startups to share their visions and highlight the transformative potential of their companies in shaping the technology landscape for the next decade. This track encompasses various sub-tracks, including a focus on the future unicorns of Delhi-NCR, cleantech and electric vehicle (EV) startups, and fintech startups. From Satish Shukla and Aakash Sinha showcasing the innovative potential of Addverb and Omnipresent Robot Tech, respectively, to Akshit Bansal and Maxson Lewis discussing the cleantech and EV sectors with Statiq and Magenta Mobility, respectively, these sessions will offer a comprehensive exploration of India’s entrepreneurial landscape. Furthermore, Tushar Aggarwal and Sanjay Sharma will present fintech perspectives through the lens of Stashfin and Aye Finance, respectively. Overall, the sessions are crafted to highlight the potential of soonicorns — startups poised to soon become unicorns — to drive significant advancements in technology, sustainability, and financial inclusion.

Road to IPO track: In a discussion around the theme of “Road to Startup IPOs: Tracking Financial and Tech Preparedness & Strategies for Success,” industry experts such as Rahul Taneja, Partner, Lightspeed India; Sumir Verma, Founder – Merisis Advisors; and Jasbir S. Juneja, Partner, RedSeer Consulting, among others, will delve into the journey that startups undertake to go public through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). They will share valuable lessons on the financial and technological aspects that startups need to prepare for as they aim for an IPO. The discussion will also encompass critical factors like financial stability, technological readiness, and strategic approaches necessary for the successful transition from a private startup to a publicly-traded company. Startups keen to walk the IPO route can also glean actionable insights into becoming publicly-listed companies, especially to address the complexities and implement the strategies required to make this significant transition.

D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Track: The D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) track, titled ‘Cracking the omnichannel business model: Strategies for D2C startups to win & achieve global scale,’ is designed to provide valuable insights to D2C startups aiming to expand and achieve a global presence and and thrive in the competitive landscape of D2C market. This track features a panel of distinguished experts, including Radhika Ghai, the Founder of KindLife & Shopclues; Pawan Gupta, CEO, and Co-Founder of Fashinza; Ankur Pahwa, Managing Partner at PeerCapital; and Tarun Joshi, Founder & CEO of IGP & Join Ventures. The discussion will revolve around strategies that D2C startups can harness to effectively navigate the challenges of omnichannel operations, expand their market reach, and succeed on a global scale. .

To conclude, The ET Soonicorns Summit is much more than a mere event; it’s a melting pot of boundless opportunities, profound insights, and trend forecasts. Attendees can gain from substantial opportunities of networking, knowledge acquisition, and collaborative efforts, leveraging their potential to shape the future of their ventures. With some of the brightest minds in the industry converging in one place, the ET Soonicorns Summit is poised to be a pivotal catalyst for the startup ecosystem.

In fact, this startup-tech initiative is committed to bring to fore the unexplored frontiers of growth within the Indian startup landscape, charting a path towards building a more resilient startup-tech innovation ecosystem. This aligns with the nation’s vision of leveraging technology to transform into a developed nation by 2047.

The ET Soonicorns Summit 2023 has Persistent – Google Cloud as Co-presenting Partner;IndusInd Bank and Persistent – Google Maps as Associate Partners; Netradyne as Gold Partner; and Kimirica as Gifting Partner.

Register now to be a part of the ET Soonicorns Summit 2023 event in Delhi-NCR on November 3, 2023. For more information, visit the ET Soonicorns Summit website.