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Startup Xperts is proud to partner with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, for the highly anticipated Business Model Competition, Empresario 2024-25. This global platform offers aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to present innovative business ideas and compete with top teams from across the world.

Empresario is not just a competition—it’s a transformative experience for innovators. Participants benefit from expert mentorship, cutting-edge startup services, and a prize pool of INR 1 Crore+, helping them refine their ideas and scale them into impactful ventures.

Our visionary founder, Mr. Shyam Sekar, is delighted to contribute to this legacy of excellence. With his dedication to fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs, Startup Xperts continues to be a driving force in supporting the startup ecosystem.

If you’re ready to take your business idea to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your vision, learn from industry experts and connect with a global community of innovators.

📅 Regular Registration Deadline: 15th December 2024
🌐 Register now: Empresario Registration
🌐 Learn more: Empresario Website

Let’s drive innovation together! 🚀

At the Global Startup Summit 2024 in Chennai, Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and CEO of Startup Xperts, shared his expertise on the critical balance between innovation and profitability. He highlighted the importance of setting specific budgets, timelines and milestones for innovation, regularly assessing progress and maintaining a clear distinction between short-term and long-term goals.

Mr. Shyam also emphasized driving innovation in business models, customer experiences and growth strategies, while encouraging collaboration with other brands to amplify impact. He underscored the need for startups to pivot before scaling and stressed that while innovation may involve challenges, maintaining a clear path to profitability is essential.

The event, skillfully organized by CA CS Mohit Sureka and moderated by Divya Chandrasekaran, offered a dynamic platform for fostering growth and actionable insights for startups.

The Visionary Women Circle recently hosted an insightful panel discussion on ‘Holistic Business Auditing: Key KPIs for Business Strategic Growth.’ This engaging session brought together business leaders and experts, including Mr. Shyam Sekar S, Founder and Chief Mentor of Startup Xperts, who shared actionable strategies and valuable experiences to help businesses scale effectively.

The discussion emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to auditing, focusing on financial, operational and customer-centric KPIs critical for strategic growth. Panelists shared practical insights on aligning these metrics with long-term business goals and highlighted real-world examples to inspire actionable ideas.

The session, streamed live, garnered a diverse audience of entrepreneurs and professionals, sparking thought-provoking conversations and delivering key takeaways for businesses to implement. A big thanks to the Visionary Women Circle for organizing this impactful event

Local Startup Meets are always an exciting opportunity to engage with the entrepreneurial community, and we were thrilled to be part of one such event organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur at the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Chennai. Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Shyam Sekar, had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion alongside fellow experts Nithish Kumar Balamurugan from GUVI and Padmanand Vasanthasekaran, where we explored the intriguing topic: ‘How Funding Affects/Impacts the Culture of a Startup?’

The session was full of valuable insights, great points and numerous real-world examples that highlighted the delicate balance between securing funding and maintaining a strong, cohesive startup culture. It was a wonderful opportunity to share thoughts on how funding decisions can influence team dynamics, innovation and long-term sustainability. We hope the discussion provided meaningful takeaways for the audience, empowering them to make informed decisions as they navigate their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Continuing our mission to inspire and enable entrepreneurs, we are delighted to announce our association with the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Kanpur for the much-anticipated UpStart’24—India’s premier Business Model Competition. This prestigious event offers aspiring entrepreneurs a unique platform to transform their groundbreaking ideas into impactful ventures, with guidance from industry experts.

Mr. Shyam Sekar, Founder and CEO of Startup Xperts, emphasized the importance of fostering innovation and providing startups with the tools and support to scale effectively. UpStart’24 is an exciting opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their potential and elevate their ideas to game-changing business models.

If you’re ready to take your startup to the next level, don’t miss this chance to be part of one of India’s most celebrated business model competitions. Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship!