This event was held in partnership with the CGTMSE. This brought together current and aspiring MSME/startup professionals, investors and other stakeholders.
Here’s what happened:
How SIDBI and CGTMSE helps MSMEs and small startups w/ Chiranjit Mandal, AGM – SIDBI
Chiranjit Mandal, AGM – SIDBI educate about the critical role played by SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) and CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) in empowering India’s MSMEs and emerging startups.
What Challenges Entrepreneurs has to face if they don’t have plan B w/ Aaquib Hussain, Founding Partner – Freeflow Venture Builders
Aaquib Hussain shares the importance of having a Plan B. From unexpected market crashes to funding roadblocks, the startup journey rarely goes exactly as planned.
How did Agni Mitra’s accidental entrepreneurial journey start w/ Agni Mitra, Founder & Director – Amwoodo
Agni Mitra shares his entrepreneurial journey at the MSME Vikas Utsav 2025 – Kolkata Chapter. From the initial spark of an idea to overcoming key challenges in building a business, Agni opens up about the real-life experiences that shaped his journey as a founder.
How difficult to get a VC funding w/ Mayank Bhawsinghka, Founder – Nirmaan
Mayank Bhawsinghka shares his unfiltered insights into how challenging it is to secure VC funding in today’s startup landscape. He also walks us through his personal entrepreneurial journey, the highs and lows, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up.
Which Kind of Investors Are Right for Early-Stage Startups w/ Shourya Sengupta, Partner of Corporate & Commercial Practice – Khaitan & Co
Shourya Sengupta corporate and commercial practice, Khitan&co, shed light on a question every budding entrepreneur faces: Which type of investor is best suited for early-stage startups? From angel investors who bring in mentorship, to venture capitalists focused on scalability, and micro VCs who offer early backing with domain expertise — the session explored the pros and cons of each.
