Description
Every decade, a new wave of entrepreneurship redefines India. From the textile
mills of the early 1900s to the IT services boom of the 1990s, and now the
startup explosion of the 2020s, each generation of founders has left its mark.
Today, India is home to 1.59 lakhs+ DPIIT-recognized startups, 111 unicorns,
and countless dreamers hoping to build the next big thing. And yet, behind the
headlines, statistics, and billion dollar valuations lies a much quieter story, the
story of how startups actually survive, scale, and succeed.
Ms. CA Swati Panchal
I am CA Swati Panchal by profession, a Chartered Accountant and Financial
Consultant; by passion, a reader, traveler, and mentor. For over a decade, I’ve
worn many hats Author, Financial Expert, Anchor, Speaker but the one role that
continues to evolve me is that of a Startup Mentor.
Mr. Ronak Dipakkumar Gandhi
An accomplished academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering, currently
serving as the Head of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell & Incubation
Center and Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department at ITM
Vocational University, Vadodara. Expertise spans across Design,
Manufacturing, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Robotics &
Automation, Thermal Engineering, Materials, and Optimization.
Ms. Dishakumari Lad
A Civil Engineering professional with over decades of academic experience and
industrial experience, currently serving as the Incharge Head and Assistant
Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at ITM Vocational University,
Vadodara.
Academic responsibilities have been complemented by active contributions to
institutional processes, curriculum enhancement and student development
initiatives. A strong commitment to research and continuous learning drives
efforts to integrate innovation, practical exposure, and industry relevance into
academic practice.