DBT Bureau
Pune, 1 July 2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the accounting body, inaugurated the StartUp Sphere 2024 on 27th June 2024, at the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO) in Bengaluru. This inclusive program has been designed to unite the vibrant startup community, influential partners, esteemed unicorns, thought-leading influencers, pioneering founders, astute investors, dynamic leaders and ambitious entrepreneurs for in-depth discussions on various aspects of the startup landscape.
The event witnessed the presence of founders/CFOs/senior management from 15 unicorns including Zetwerk, Open technologies, CRED, CoinDCX, Swiggy, Cardekho, Myntra, Perfios, Leadsquared, Zepto and many more. The fireside chat by Vijay Vikram Singh, the voice of BIGBOSS to CA. Aman Gupta, Co-Founder and CMO, boAt Lifestyle was a great attraction for the participants on the first day of the event.
The event attracted potential investors while keeping participants informed about the latest trends and innovations in the dynamic startup ecosystem. There were sessions on fundraising, pathways to becoming a unicorn how to become an angel investor or venture capitalist and digital marketing for startup growth and opportunities in Web 3.0.
The event was inaugurated by CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, Vice-President, ICAI; CA. Aniket Sunil Talati, Immediate Past President, ICAI; in the presence of CA. Debashis Mitra, Past President, ICAI, CA. Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal, Chairman, Committee on MSME & Startup, CA. (Dr.) Raj Chawla, Vice Chairman, Committee on MSME & Startup, Adv. Vijay Kumar Jhalani, Government Nominee, Central Council Members and Regional Council Members of ICAI.
During the event, CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President, ICAI, said, “ICAI’s pivotal role in nurturing India’s startup ecosystem and MSMEs through StartUp Sphere 2024 underscores our commitment to driving transformative impact across India’s economic landscape. Startups are the heartthrob of our modern economy. They bring to life new ideas, disrupt traditional markets, and provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face today. Their contribution to the economy is monumental. Our initiatives are designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. We provide mentorship, facilitate access to capital, and offer training programs to equip startups with the necessary skills and knowledge.”
