Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL), in collaboration with Bluechip Encore Private Limited, is thrilled to announce the Global Unicorn Summit 2024, scheduled for August 24, 2024, in Bengaluru.

This premier event, in partnership with Zee Business, India’s leading business news destination, and WION, India’s first and only international news channel, aims to ignite transformative discussions within India’s dynamic startup ecosystem, the news channel said in a press release.

The Global Unicorn Summit will bring together over 500 industry leaders, including prominent entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, to foster mentorship and sustainable growth in the startup sector. With WION as the media partner, the summit strives to offer essential insights, extending its reach and impact to a global audience.

Among the stellar lineup of speakers are:
Neil Patel, Co-Founder of Neil Patel Digital
Sundar Srinivasan, VP-AI & Search at Microsoft
Madhurima Agarwal, MD of Microsoft for Startups
Apurva Chamaria, Head of Startups & Venture Capital at Google India
Steve Hoffman, CEO & Chairman of Founders Space
Pratik Gauri, Founder & CEO of 5ire
Pawan Kumar Dasaraju, Founding Member of Mensa Brands
Sagar Kochhar, Co-Founder of Rebel Foods
Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder & Group CEO of PeepalCo
Naman Lahoty, Principal at Stellaris Venture Partners
Ritesh Banglani, Tech VC at Stellaris Venture Partners
Nitin Jain, Co-Founder & CBO of OfBusiness
The summit will feature in-depth discussions on critical topics such as:

Disrupting Marketplaces & D2C
The Fintech Revolution
The Transformative Potential of Web3, Blockchain, and Crypto Innovations
AI and the Rise of Unicorn Founders
Sustainable Food Systems

These sessions promise invaluable insights for both seasoned entrepreneurs and emerging startups alike.

Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor of Zee Business, emphasized the summit’s importance said, “The Global Unicorn Summit looks forward to bringing together visionaries and leaders from the startup ecosystem. We at Zee Business aim to empower startups and actively engage in driving the conversations that will shape the future of entrepreneurship. This summit is a unique opportunity to foster collaboration, mentorship, and sustainable growth, paving the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

Pankaj Rai, Business Head of Zee Business and WION, highlighted the role of the summit in the entrepreneurial landscape: “By participating in the Global Unicorn Summit, we at Zee Business and WION transcend our role as media observers to become active contributors in the entrepreneurial dialogue. This summit is a catalyst for innovation and growth within the startup ecosystem. We are committed to fostering and driving the critical conversations necessary to build a vibrant and innovative business landscape, both in India and globally.”

Jai Chechani, Managing Director of Bluechip Encore & Avoke Foods and Curator of the Global Unicorn Summit, underscored the summit’s mission: “The Global Unicorn Summit is designed to be a transformative platform where established unicorns and promising startups can come together to share knowledge, forge strategic partnerships, and ignite innovation. Our goal is to create an environment that nurtures mentorship and sustainable growth, fostering a culture of collaboration that extends beyond borders. By bringing together industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, we aim to catalyze the next wave of groundbreaking ventures that will shape the future of the global startup ecosystem.”

In anticipation of the summit, a pre-buzz episode will be aired on Zee Business and WION by the end of June 2024. This episode will feature prominent figures such as Nitin Agarwal, Co-Founder & CEO of GlobalBees, Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Executive Chairperson at Religare, and Jai Chechani, MD of Bluechip Encore & Avoke Foods. This prelude aims to ignite dialogue around the latest developments in the startup ecosystem, setting the stage for dynamic discussions at the Global Unicorn Summit.

The Global Unicorn Summit 2024 promises to be a milestone event, showcasing India’s startup prowess and uniting visionaries and trailblazers to shape the future of entrepreneurship both in India and around the world.