D2C Insider, a leading platform for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, recently hosted it’s Accelerator Program for early stage start-ups Elevate’s Cohort 2 Demo Day and Regional CXO Meet – North. Held on October 19th at Synq.Work in Gurgaon, the event brought together D2C founders, industry leaders, and investors for a night of inspiration and networking.
An evening of Insights and Innovation
The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Abhishek Shah, founder of D2C Insider. The evening featured a fireside chat with Amit Jain, founder and CEO of CarDekho, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and provided valuable insights.
Eight startups pitched to a distinguished panel of jury, with three securing funding of up to Rs 1 crore.
Umair Mohammed, founder of Nitro Commerce, delivered a keynote address on the latest trends and opportunities in the D2C space.
Panel Discussions: Key Takeaways
Two insightful panel discussions were held:
- Omnichannel vs. D2C Strategies: Industry leaders debated the merits of different approaches and shared strategies for success.
Panelists: Kabir Siddiq (CEO & Founder: SleepyCat), Shreedha Singh (Co-founder & CEO: TAC (the ayurveda co), Soumya Kant (Co-founder: Clovia), Simran Khara (Founder: Koparo), Amit Dwivedi (Head, Investor Relations: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.), Kavish Kothari (Principal: Eight Roads)
- Scaling D2C Brands for Sustainable Growth: Panelists discussed key factors like profitability, customer loyalty, and competitive differentiation.
Panelists: Aditya Khanna (Assembly), Alok Paul (Berrylush), Anuj Nevatia (Bacca Bucci), Riya (Pooja) Gupta (Lilpicks), Kaushik Dasgupta (Spring Marketing Capital), Reemsha Reen (Fireside Ventures)
Celebrating D2C Insider’s 5th Anniversary
The event marked the 5th anniversary of D2C Insider with a cake-cutting ceremony, followed by a networking session for attendees to connect and collaborate.
Looking Ahead
D2C Insider is committed to fostering the growth of the D2C ecosystem. The next Regional CXO Meet will be held in Mumbai on 15th November 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!
