Surat: The second day of IVY Growth’s highly anticipated flagship event, 21BY72, held from June 16th to 18th, 2023, saw an astounding footfall of 7,500 enthusiastic participants. This remarkable turnout is a testament to the event’s growing popularity and the entrepreneurial spirit of the community.
The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, an engaging fireside chat, and a highly competitive pitching competition. It provided an immersive experience for startup founders to learn, network, and showcase innovative ideas.
Prominent entrepreneurs Sarthak Ahuja, Director, Niamh Ventures Private Limited and Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder, V3 Ventures, took the stage as keynote speakers, captivating the audience with their inspiring stories and valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Their talks resonated with the attendees, leaving a lasting influence and kindling the entrepreneurial spark within them.
One of the event’s highlights was the fireside chat between Shark Tank fame Aman Gupta, also known as “SharkAman Gupta,” and IVY Growth co-founders CA Prateek Toshniwal and CA Mehul Shah. The discussion revolved around Gupta’s remarkable journey and his successful boat strategy, providing invaluable wisdom to the aspiring entrepreneurs in the audience. He also expressed his surreal feeling of representing the Indian entrepreneurs’ community at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, making history by being the first Indian entrepreneur to have this incredible opportunity.
The pitching competition received an overwhelming response, with 400 applications registered from ambitious startups. After a rigorous selection process, 20 outstanding startups were chosen for the pitching round. Today, 10 of these startups had the opportunity to present their groundbreaking ideas and business models, while the remaining 10 will have their turn tomorrow.
IVY Growth’s flagship event, 21BY72, continues to foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. It serves as a platform for emerging startups to connect with industry experts, investors, and like-minded individuals, enabling them to expand their networks and find potential partnerships and investments.
For more information about 21BY72 and IVY Growth, please visit https://www.21by72.com/.
About IVY Growth:
IVY Growth is a leading organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of startups. Through its flagship event, 21BY72, and various initiatives, IVY Growth provides a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and showcase their ideas, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
