IIM Amritsar gears up for its 5th annual entrepreneurship summit on 2nd February 2025

Amritsar, Punjab: The Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar) is all set to host the 5th edition of its annual entrepreneurship summit, E-Summit 5.0, on 2nd February 2025. The summit is set to take place at Hyatt Regency, Amritsar. The E-summit will feature a dynamic Start-up Expo showcasing promising ventures alongside an engaging Genesis session, where angel investors, established entrepreneurs, and creative thought leaders will share their expertise, inspire innovation, and explore strategic growth opportunities.
The E-summit will feature a dynamic Start-up Expo showcasing promising ventures alongside an engaging Genesis session, where angel investors, established entrepreneurs, and creative thought leaders will share their expertise, inspire innovation, and explore strategic growth opportunities.
The summit will kick off with the Start-Up Expo at 9:30 am, featuring distinguished investors and founders, including Mr Avik Vinay Ashar, Principal at Artha Venture Fund. With over 12 years of experience in scaling businesses across India and Southeast Asia, he has been instrumental in high-growth investments and the success of ventures like Zilingo and Janio. Mr Rajiv Mukherjee, Founder of Incubate Hub, brings over 22 years of expertise in venture building and innovation, having co-founded three startups with two successful exits. He specializes in corporate open innovation and startup incubation. At the Start-up Expo, aspiring entrepreneurs will present their innovative business ideas to these accomplished investors, who will judge the pitches. The winners will be awarded immediate funding, setting the stage for their entrepreneurial success.
In the afternoon, attendees will have the chance to envision exciting possibilities as the Genesis session will provide a platform for game-changing solutions driven by a shared vision of unparalleled progress. The session will cover various topics, featuring intimate interviews and dynamic conversations with industry leaders. The moderator for the session, Mr Vikram R Singh, Founder and CEO, Antier Solutions, is a blockchain expert with 20+ years of experience, specializing in Layer 1/2 chains, DeFi, and Metaverse solutions. He also leads ASB Academy, fostering Web3 education, and is a Council Member at Cointelegraph Innovation Circle, will be joined by Mr Manoj Dhanda, Founder and CTO, Utho who has over 12 years of experience revolutionizing cloud computing in India, helping over 19,800 businesses optimize cloud performance and reduce costs. His clients include Exotel and India’s largest logistics platform, which have seen significant improvements and savings; and Mr Shivi Singh, Founder & CEO, ClearDekho who leads the business strategy for the affordable eyewear brand, focusing on operations, product sourcing, and marketing. With over eight years of experience, he co-founded ClearDekho in 2016 and previously served as the India Head for Strategic Alliances & Partnerships at VisionSpring. The session will offer valuable insights, spark discussions on various aspects of entrepreneurship and deepen understanding of the journey.
IIM Amritsar’s E-Summit 5.0 will provide a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to share insights and explore opportunities. With engaging discussions and valuable networking, the summit reflects IIM Amritsar’s commitment to fostering innovation and shaping future leaders.