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Startup Mahakumbh, the largest celebration of Indian startups, scheduled to be held from March 18-20, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan, will host esteemed women leaders to highlight their pivotal role within the ecosystem. Leaders including Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India; Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO of Nykaa; Nidhi Pant, Co-founder, S4S Technologies; Debjani Ghosh, President, nasscom; Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder Mamaearth, TheDermaCo; Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner, Avaana Capital; Shivani Poddar, Co-founder, and CEO, Faballey; Geethanjali Radhakrishnan, Founder & Managing Director, Adiuvo Diagnostics; Aishwarya Jaishankar,  Co-Founder & COO,  Hyperface; Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network (IAN); among others, will share their expertise on fostering innovation, scaling businesses effectively, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

These sessions aim to demonstrate the dynamism and resilience of startups, underscoring the pivotal role women play in enhancing the global stature of India's startup ecosystem. Through their experiences, these leaders will guide the path to a competitive and innovative business environment.

The premier gathering at Startup Mahakumbh will bring together a diverse group of participants from the startup ecosystem, including startups, incubators, venture capitalists, accelerators, and more. Featuring addresses from sector leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders, Startup Mahakumbh aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth across the startup landscape. 

Debjani Ghosh, President, nasscom said, ‘At Startup Mahakumbh, we're not just showcasing startups; we're enabling an ecosystem where women lead with resilience and creativity, driving forward the global narrative of Indian entrepreneurship.’

‘Startup Mahakumbh showcases the critical role of women in shaping an inclusive future for the startup community. We aim to inspire and nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship among young women, encouraging them to lead with innovation.’ added Archana Jahagirdhar, Member, Organising Committee, Startup Mahakumbh.

Startup Mahakumbh will also facilitate insightful discussions across sectors including AI + SaaS, D2C/Consumer brands, Agritech, Fintech, Deep Tech, Biotech & Pharma, Incubators, Climate Tech, E-sports, and B2B Manufacturing. It will feature an exhibition of over 1000+ startups, 10+ thematic tracks, 1000+ investors, 500+ incubators & accelerators, 5000+ conference delegates, 10+ country delegations, 5000+ future entrepreneurs and 40,000+ business visitors.  Each pavilion will act as a beacon of innovation, spotlighting cutting-edge trends, technologies, and insights within their specific domains. These pavilions, curated by esteemed leaders and pioneers in their fields, will offer a unique platform to explore visionary developments and contributions that are shaping the future of their industries.

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