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TiE Delhi-NCR’s D2C Summit  puts a spotlight on Startups of Naya Bharat


New Delhi, July 16, 2024 : The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR, a premier organization fostering entrepreneurship and innovation for over 2 decades is all set to host the D2C Summit on July 19 at the India Habitat Centre. Themed ‘Brands of Naya Bharat’ the summit is set to bring together a powerhouse of experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to delve into the ever evolving Direct – to- consumer (D2C) Sector.

The Summit promises to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the D2C landscape. The event programming is interestingly curated featuring interesting sessions starting with the Founders & Funders Breakfast which will give startup founders a chance to connect with Delhi-NCR’s top investors.

Other high impact sessions will address various realms of the D2C in India, these include Building Marketing Strategies for Rapid Growth; Decoding Funding Landscape for D2C Brands in 2024; D2C Brands’ Roadmap to Cracking The Omnichannel Game; Cracking the Supply Chain; Effective Brand Building. As part of the startup showcase – unique D2C brands will get a chance to present their products to the audience.

Ambitious founders will have the privilege to share the table with a seasoned, successful founder from a specific category, engaging in discussions on scaling strategies, overcoming challenges, and building enduring companies. These mentoring roundtables shall focus on various themes like Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Healthcare and Babycare.

“TiE Delhi-NCR’s D2C Summit is your gateway to understanding and navigating the dynamic world of Direct – to – Consumer Brands. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or an emerging enthusiast , this summit offers invaluable insights to drive your D2C ambitions forward. I urge startups to not miss this opportunity to learn, network and grow.” opined Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR.

The stellar speaker lineup features Kanwaljit Singh, Founder & Managing Partner, Fireside Ventures; Hitesh Dhingra, Founder &  Managing Partner, The Man Company; Mohit Sadaani, Co-Founder, The Moms Co.; Nikhil Rajpal, Founder & CEO, Qubo; Prashant Sharma, CMO & Business Head, TMRW House of Brands; Praharsh Chandra, Co-founder & CBO, Shadowfax;  Manasa Garamella, Co-Founder, Kindlife; Kriti Gupta, Vice President, Peak XV Partners;Neha Kant, Founder & Director, Clovia Lingerie & many more.

The event is supported by TMRW (an Aditya Birla Group venture), Qubo (A Hero Group Venture), GoKwik, Shadowfax, Shipway and Shopify.

You can register for D2C Summit here

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