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What is Empresario?

About Us

Empresario Startup Summit, launched in 2012, is the flagship annual event of the Institute, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. It serves as a dynamic platform where startups, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and students converge to exchange ideas, collaborate, and drive growth. The summit nurtures emerging businesses by offering networking opportunities, expert guidance, and investment prospects. Through insightful panel discussions, workshops, and startup showcases, it cultivates a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. By bridging the gap between aspiring innovators and industry leaders, Empresario Startup Summit plays a vital role in strengthening India's startup landscape, fostering creativity, and accelerating business success.


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Empresario'25

Theme: Future Innovation

Empresario'25 will redefine the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship with theme of the year, Future Innovation. As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Empresario'25' aims to be the platform where visionary ideas meet practical applications. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, innovators, and students to explore groundbreaking concepts, discuss emerging trends, and showcase disruptive technologies that will shape the future.

Artificial Intelligence

AI is transforming industries beyond chatbots and content generation, enhancing cybersecurity, optimizing supply chains, and revolutionizing drug discovery. It's solving complex problems, making data-driven decisions, and augmenting human intelligence.

Industry 5.0

Industry 5.0 combines humans and smart technologies to create personalized, sustainable, and efficient solutions, focusing on collaboration and enhancing creativity, decision-making, and customization.



Event Speakers

Upcoming Speakers

Speakers

Dr Dhan Singh Rawat

Minister of Higher Education, Uttarakhand

Ashneer
Grover

Founder
BharatPe

Shri Prakashbhai Varmora

MLA – Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar

CA Abhinav Malvia

Managing Partner, J K Patel & Associates

Anushree
Maloo

Co-Founder
Nuutjob

Vaishali
Mehata

Co-Founder
Joyspoon

Mr. Archit Somani

Managing Director, TraCoMo Automation & Camera System

Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha

Secretory, Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Uttarakhand
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Empresario'24 Shines in the Spotlight

01

Panel Discussions

Expert talks, debates, insights, industry trends, thought leadership.

02

Masterclass & Workshops

Training, learning, hands-on, skills, mentorship, interactive, practical.

03

The Big Pitch & Networking Opportunities

Startup funding, investors,Connections & collaborations, presentation, business ideas.

04

Student Activities

Engagement, creativity, competitions, learning, teamwork, exploration, growth.

Event Schedule

Empresario's Schedule Plan

Schedule
01
  • 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration

02
  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Plaza II

Inauguration of Startup Exhibition

Inauguration of Startup Exhibition

03
  • 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Inauguration of Empresario

Lamp Lighting & Saraswati Vandana

Dr. Sunil Shukla
Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII
Dr Dhan Singh Rawat
Dr Dhan Singh Rawat
Minister of Higher Education, Uttarakhand
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha
Secretory, Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Uttarakhand
Shri Prakashbhai
Shri Prakashbhai Varmora
MLA – Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar
Dr. Satya Acharya
Dr. Satya Acharya
Vote of Thanks
04
  • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Special Talk

Interaction with Ashneer Grover

Ashneer Grover
Ashneer Grover
Founder I BharatPe
05
  • 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Lunch Break

06
  • 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Panel Discussion

AI/ML & Fin Tech

CA Abhinav Malvia
CA Abhinav Malvia
Managing Partner, J K Patel & Associates
Mr. Archit Somani
Mr. Archit Somani
Managing Director, TraCoMo Automation & Camera System
Mr. Sunny Vaghela
Mr. Sunny Vaghela
Founder & CEO, Techdefence Labs
07
  • 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Panel Discussion

Infrastructure & Real Estate

Shri Gagan Goswami
Shri Gagan Goswami
Owner - Heritage Infraspace Pvt. Ltd.
08
  • 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Panel Discussion

Shark Tank India

- Urban Naps
- Booz Mobility
- Nuutjob
- Joyspoon
09
  • 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Prekshagruh

Panel Discussion

Investors Master Class

Shri Vikrant Potnis
Shri Vikrant Potnis
Fundanable
10
  • 07:30 PM onwards

Networking

E-Chai Ventures

01
  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Adhyayan – V, Adhyayan – VI CrAdLE Conference

Startup Pitching

Investors:
Shri Bhavish Sood
GVFL
Shri Milap Jadeja, Irroler
Shri Jimish Kapadia, Growth Sense
ShuruUp
India Accelerator

Banking:
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
Infrastructure Development Finance Company limited (IDFC)
Bank Of Baroda (BOB)
02
  • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • MSME Block

E-Auction

Brainstorming Activity for students

03
  • 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Manthan 1

Session on Women Entrepreneurship

Shri Gagan Goswami
Priyanshi Patel
MD Tirupati Agrotech Pvt. Ltd.
Event Highlights

What to Expect at Event?

Connect with like-minded individuals, explore innovative ideas, and be part of something extraordinary. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!

150 +
Unique Workshops
260 +
Event Participants
120 +
Skilled Speakers
50 +
Sponsors
Event Speakers

Past Speakers

Speakers

Shri Nikhil Kamath

Founder
Zerodha

Shri Savji Dholakia

CEO I Harikrishna Exports

Shri Harsh Sanghavi

State Home Minister, Gujarat

Shri Anil Chhikara

Chairman I StartUp India Foundation

Shri Darshan Dasani

Founder I Tea Post Pvt. Ltd.

Shri Varun Deshpande

Founder
Nuo

Dr. Anil K Gupta

Founder I HoneyBee Network

Shri Mansukh Prajapati

Founder I MittiCool

Shri Saurabh Jain

Ex-VP Paytm

Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan

Founder I Infosys

Shri Snehal
Desai

Adani Group

Kuldip Singh Kaler

Positive Paaji
Sponsors

Our Sponsors

Committee Members
TEAM

Nishit Shah

Committee Head

Jenish Padhiyar

Committee Head

Nain Bhansali

Committee Head
Our Partners
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