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In his inaugural address, Shri Banchha Niddhi Pani, said, “India is on the brink of a big tech
revolution, and AI is playing a vital role. We're already the world's IT capital, with tons of
opportunities for young people. Through iHub, Gujarat's government is here to support
entrepreneurs with everything from legal advice to mentoring. Our goal is to make sure our
youth aren't just looking for jobs, but creating them. With Viksit Bharat 2047 in mind, we're
committed to helping India become a $5 trillion economy.”
Speaking about Empresario, Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said, “We're thrilled by
the decade-long surge in entrepreneurship, epitomized by events like Empresario. In just 10
years, startups have soared from 500 to 1 lakh, with incubation centers skyrocketing from
less than 50 to about 2,000. Empresario celebrates innovation, driven by our nation's youth.
Technological advancements in AI and machine learning are powering startups and MSMEs.
Looking ahead, we're dedicated to fostering this entrepreneurial spirit.”
Shri Vishal Chiripal, Director, Chiripal Group, said, “At the heart of entrepreneurship lies
fearlessness and a willingness to embrace risks. Startups in India are not just businesses;
they are the engines driving our economic growth. As an investor, I prioritize passion,
purpose, scalability, and market potential. For young entrepreneurs, sectors like rescaling,
robotics, EV-shared storage, and semiconductors offer promising opportunities for
success.”
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In his inaugural address, Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani, said,
“India is on the brink of a big tech revolution, and AI is
playing a vital role. We're already the world's IT capital, with
tons of opportunities for young people. Our goal is to make
sure our youth aren't just looking for jobs, but creating
them.”

Shri Vishal Chiripal, Director, Chiripal Group, said, “At the
heart of entrepreneurship lies fearlessness and a
willingness to embrace risks. Startups in India are not just
businesses; they are the engines driving our economic
growth. As an investor, I prioritize passion, purpose,
scalability, and market potential.”

Speaking about Empresario, Dr Sunil Shukla, Director
General, EDII, said, “We're thrilled by the decade-long surge
in entrepreneurship, epitomized by events like Empresario.
In just 10 years, startups have soared from 500 to 1 lakh,
with incubation centers skyrocketing from less than 50 to
about 2,000. Technological advancements in AI and
machine learning are powering startups and MSMEs.”

The event also featured distinguished speakers such as Shri Ravi Varmora of Univia;
Shri Mihir Shah of Agriown Farmtech; Shri Hit Desai of Bull Agritech; Dr. Harsh Shah of
AgroCast; Dr. Abhisheka Tripathy from Axiom; Shri Dhruv Patel of D3S Healthcare; Shri
Vaibhav Shitole of IOTA; Dr. Karnav Patel of Altea Enterprise and many more.Their
insights and experiences added immense value to the event, inspiring and guiding the
next generation of entrepreneurs.

Empresario 2024 stands as a testament to the vibrancy and dynamism of India's
entrepreneurial ecosystem. Events like Empresario will continue to serve as catalysts
for positive change, propelling India towards greater heights of success and
prosperity.

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