Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL), in collaboration with Bluechip Encore Private Limited, has announced the Global Unicorn Summit 2024 to be held on June 21 in Bengaluru, bringing together over 500 prominent industry leaders from the world of start-ups.

The Global Unicorn Summit aims to bridge the gap between seasoned unicorns and growth-stage start-ups, ensuring transformative success through connections and mentorship, a media statement from ZMCL said.

This initiative addresses the observed changes in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing deeper mentorship for sustainable growth, as stated by Jai Chechani, MD of Bluechip Encore & Avoke Foods and curator of the Global Unicorn Summit.

The agenda for the day is packed with a series of impactful sessions, including keynote addresses, panel discussions spanning diverse sectors, customised one-on-one mentorship opportunities and interactive workshops tailored to inspire and educate.

The inaugural unicorn summit, to be headlined by an opening keynote from Kishore Jayaraman, President of Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, boasts an impressive lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Industry leaders such as Mukesh Bansal of CureFit; Neil Patel of NP Digital, a digital marketing expert who has helped many brands achieve success, and Steve Hoffman of Founders Space are set to share their invaluable insights.

Joining them are voices including Rajesh Yabaji from Blackbuck, Nitin Agarwal from GlobalBees, and Pratik Gauri from 5ire.org, ensuring a multifaceted and enriching discourse.

Attendees can also expect to glean insights from Amit Agarwal of No-Broker, Rahul Kothari of Razorpay, and Pawan Kumar of Mensa Brands, while further depth will be added by Ashish Singhal from CoinSwitch, Saurabh Saxena from PowerClub, Ramakant Sharma from Livspace, and others from esteemed firms like Salesforce, Shiprocket, and Microsoft India.

Notably, the inclusion of Anjalli Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Zomato, Madhurima Agarwal, Managing Director – Microsoft for Startups (India) among these voices reflects a commitment to gender diversity.

The upcoming event will feature parallel sessions diving into critical themes. Discussions will cover topics such as Disrupting Marketplaces & D2C, the Fintech Revolution, the Last Mile Challenge, and the Transformative Potential of Web3, Blockchain, and Crypto Innovations.

Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor, Zee Business, said, “The Global Unicorn Summit represents a milestone moment for the entrepreneurial community, and at Zee Business, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled coverage from an editorial perspective. As managing editor, I am committed to delving into the nuances of this summit, highlighting the trends, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the future of startups.”

Pankaj Rai, Business Head of Zee Business and WION, also emphasized the significance of this partnership saying Zee Business and WION are committed to shaping and propelling the conversations that are crucial to sculpting a vibrant and innovative business landscape worldwide.