On the left is Bhavish Aggarwal and on the right is Madhu Kannan.
High-value moments where the best minds swapped cards and compliments to toast the startup supernovas.
The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2018, held at The Leela Palace in Bengaluru on August 17, were as much a celebration of young talent as they were of the easy camaraderie that is characteristic of the startup ecosystem. The evening saw startup stars and business honchos mingle and forge connections.
Competition was left at the door. Wipro board member Rishad Premji and Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan were seen having a long chat. Ola Cabs’ Bhavish Aggarwal and Uber India’s Madhu Kannan exchanged hellos.
Aggarwal, one of the earliest to arrive, promptly walked over to Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani and both enjoyed a cuppa in the relative quiet. Later, Aggarwal was overheard greeting Sachin Bansal, co-founder, Flipkart, with a “looking sharp” compliment. Their respective wives, Rajalakshmi and Priya, swapped tales of the projects they were busy with.
From left to right, Matrix Partners Co-Founder Avnish Bajaj with Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan,Gautam Sinha, CEO of Times Internet, Bhavish Aggarwal co-founder of Ola Cabs,Prashanth Prakash, Partner, Accel Partners and Binny Bansal, Group CEO,Flipkart , ( sitting from left to right) Amit Agarwal,Vice-President and Country Manager, Amazon India with Kiran Mazumdar Shaw,CMDof Biocon, Aruna Sundararajan, IAS, Secretary, Telecom and Rajan Anandan, Vice President, South East Asia and India, Google, at the Jury meeting,The Economic Times Startup Awards 2017, in Bengaluru.
“I have made new friends today in winners Mughilan Thiru Ramasamy and Mrinal Pai of Skylark Drones,” said Bansal. “ETSA is a great platform to meet new people and interact with winners.”
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The feeling was mutual. “It is great to meet him [Bansal]. So many of our heroes are here,” said Ramasamy, as he pulled out a business card to hand to another new acquaintance he had just made.
Vani Kola of Kalaari Capital caught up with Ramasamy and Pai after four years. “It is inspiring the way they have built their brand,” Kola said. “I got to meet Freshmenu’s Rashmi Daga too. I made a new friend in Capital First’s Vaidyanathan. I will be having a postdinner talk with the founders of Ethereal Machines too.”
Virat, Deepika, Satya, Bhavish Shine On The TIME Cover
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Time magazine revealed its annual '100 Most Influential People' list for 2018 celebrating leaders in entertainment, politics, sports, technology, activism and more. Among those who made it to the list from India were Virat Kohli, Satya Nadella, Deepika Padukone and Bhavish Aggarwal.
The Editor-in-Chief of TIME magazine Edward Felsenthal said that this is the youngest-ever most influential list of people by the magazine featuring as many as 45 stars under the age of 40.
Time magazine revealed its annual '100 Most Influential People' list for 2018 celebrating leaders in entertainment, politics, sports, technology, activism and more. Among those who made it to the lis..
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It's not every day that a Bollywood celebrity makes it to the list of 100 most influential people. But in the last few years, Deepika Padukone has become a household name. She is one of the best talents in Bollywood right now, and has made her presence felt in Hollywood too, with her maiden project 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage'.
And this year, Padukone has made it to TIME magazine's esteemed list of 100 most influential men and women across the world. She is the only Bollywood celebrity to make it to the list this year.
Her Hollywood co-actor Vin Diesel thinks that she deserves every bit of this fame, and recalled the first time he met the diva and called the experience very special. He said that she isn't just a star but an actor who is dedicated to her craft.
It's not every day that a Bollywood celebrity makes it to the list of 100 most influential people. But in the last few years, Deepika Padukone has become a household name. She is one of the best tale..
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Virat Kohli is one of six athletes listed among the world's most influential people. The 29-year-old is the world's top ranked ODI batsman and in 2017 scored the third-most runs in history across all three formats for a calendar year.
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a tribute for Kohli, explaining that a decade ago he knew he was witnessing the rise of a remarkable player. "The U19 World Cup in 2008 was very important for India, as it would define the next bunch of youngsters who would go on to represent the nation," Tendulkar wrote.
Virat Kohli is one of six athletes listed among the world's most influential people. The 29-year-old is the world's top ranked ODI batsman and in 2017 scored the third-most runs in history across all..
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Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola co-founder and entrepreneur has given India one of the world’s largest ride-sharing cab companies. Ola is currently used in more than 100 cities in India empowering millions of commuters who use the cab-sharing services. He recently launched his cab sharing business in Australia, making him one of the few homegrown tech companies to expand outside the country.
Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola co-founder and entrepreneur has given India one of the world’s largest ride-sharing cab companies. Ola is currently used in more than 100 cities in India empowering millions of ..
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Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has successfully restored the company’s spirit of innovation. The organisation now has a new product strategy, which emphasises cloud computing and allows people to collaborate across platforms.
Nadella also preaches the importance of empathy and making products that work reliably, traits that deepened in him when his first child was born with brain damage and his son’s life depended on linked machines running Microsoft systems.
Last year, he wrote ‘Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone‘, a book about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft, and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has successfully restored the company’s spirit of innovation. The organisation now has a new product strategy, which emphasises cloud computing and allows people to c..
Startup of the Year winner Ritesh Agarwal was definitely the man of the moment. He stayed through the evening and interacted effortlessly with stalwarts. When introduced to Rajalakshmi, he was heard saying, “I’ve been Facebook friends with Bhavish for five years now, and I have seen your relationship in different stages through the pictures he shares.”
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Rashmi Daga, who came with her husband and daughter, interacted with Prakash Mallya, MD, Intel India.
Some, like Abhishek Poddar of Sua Explosives and Accessories, showed up to keep their pulse on trends, businesses, and men and women to watch out for. “I am no expert on the startup space but it’s important to know and keep in touch with all the action,” said Poddar, a well-known art collector. For others like investor Sasha Mirchandani and Bookmyshow boss Ashish Hemrajani, the evening was about showing up to support the winners and enterprise.
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ET Start-Up Awards 2017: Funky Pocket Squares, Nehru-Coat, Silky Jumpsuit Up The Style Game
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The A-list venture capital investors, startup founders, CEOs and bankers got together at Bengaluru’s Leela Palace to celebrate the spirit
of entrepreneurship.
The guest list included biggies like NR Narayana Murthy, Power Minister Piyush Goyal, Google's Rajan Anandan, Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad among others.
Here's a quick glimpse of the evening...
The A-list venture capital investors, startup founders, CEOs and bankers got together at Bengaluru’s Leela Palace to celebrate the spirit
of entrepreneurship.
The guest list included biggies like NR..
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Power Minister Piyush Goyal opted for a navy blue Nehru-coat with a matching kurta. His printed, pocket square completed his look for the evening.
Power Minister Piyush Goyal opted for a navy blue Nehru-coat with a matching kurta. His printed, pocket square completed his look for the evening.
Funky pocket squares were the hot fashion trend for the event. METRO Cash & Carry India's Arvind Mediratta (left) and Google's Rajan Anandan looked smart sporting one each.
Funky pocket squares were the hot fashion trend for the event. METRO Cash & Carry India's Arvind Mediratta (left) and Google's Rajan Anandan looked smart sporting one each.
Infosys may have been in the news for all the not-so-right reasons, thanks to Vishal Sikka stepping down. But that did not stop founder NR Narayana Murthy from engaging in banter and laughter.
The tech tycoon was on fire during the question-answer session. When asked who was a better actor, Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra, he promptly replied, "Deepika because she's from Bangalore."
Infosys may have been in the news for all the not-so-right reasons, thanks to Vishal Sikka stepping down. But that did not stop founder NR Narayana Murthy from engaging in banter and laughter.
The t..
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Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad seen in a light moment. He had quite a laugh when N R Narayana Murthy had to choose between Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra!
Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad seen in a light moment. He had quite a laugh when N R Narayana Murthy had to choose between Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra!
Nykaa's Ashita Misquitta clearly stole the show with her sleek look. She opted for a full-length gown with a slit, and tied her hair in a bun. A small sling added a dash of elegance.
Nykaa's Ashita Misquitta clearly stole the show with her sleek look. She opted for a full-length gown with a slit, and tied her hair in a bun. A small sling added a dash of elegance.
Sachin and Priya Bansal were well synced. The power-couple chose to wear black for the evening. While Sachin Bansal kept it simple in a black blazer, his better half chose a black gown with gold sequins.
Sachin and Priya Bansal were well synced. The power-couple chose to wear black for the evening. While Sachin Bansal kept it simple in a black blazer, his better half chose a black gown with gold sequ..
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The Bansals are seen engrossed in conversation with InMobi's Naveen Tewari, who turned up for the event in a black Nehru jacket.
The Bansals are seen engrossed in conversation with InMobi's Naveen Tewari, who turned up for the event in a black Nehru jacket.
Couples Anand & Aruna Anandkumar of drug discovery start-up Bugworks (left), and serial investors and mentors Krishnan & Meena Ganesh also attended the event. The men opted for formal attires, while the wives chose to flaunt a traditional look.
Couples Anand & Aruna Anandkumar of drug discovery start-up Bugworks (left), and serial investors and mentors Krishnan & Meena Ganesh also attended the event. The men opted for formal attires, while ..
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Swiggy's Sriharsha Majety and wife Neetha also stuck to the good ol' black for the evening.
Swiggy's Sriharsha Majety and wife Neetha also stuck to the good ol' black for the evening.
