BW Disrupt 40 Under 40, 2023: Leading Disruptors Of Startup Ecosystem

In modern India, the startup sector has emerged as a powerful engine of innovation and growth. With a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship, future-ready individuals are now in the driver's seat, poised to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business. These young visionaries, equipped with innovative solutions and a keen eye for emerging trends, are tackling a plethora of challenges faced by the nation.

A significant driving force behind this entrepreneurial surge is the relentless acceleration of digitalisation. This phenomenon has paved the way for a wave of tech-focused startups, disrupting traditional industries and creating new opportunities for both entrepreneurs and consumers. From fintech solutions to edtech platforms, these digital ventures are transforming the way we live, work and interact with the world around us.

The Initiative

To recognise and acknowledge the trailblazing entrepreneurs, BW Disrupt in association with BW Businessworld organised the seventh edition of the 40 Under 40 summit. It represents an exclusive stage designed to unite professionals and organisations involved in various domains of the startup ecosystem. This platform effectively brings together individuals and entities from diverse industries, fostering discussions and collaborations focused on the development of the entire ecosystem.

The Process

BW Businessworld reached out to over 500 industry leaders and received more than 150 entries. Subsequently, after a thorough second level of deliberation, a total of 80 nominees were shortlisted and invited to present before the esteemed jury panel.

The nominations received for the BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 2023 underwent a meticulous multi-tier screening and shortlisting procedure to identify the most deserving winners. The jury process adhered to a specific set of parameters for evaluating the entries, including major accomplishments, key contribution in the organisation, strategies for brand growth, leadership journey, weakness and strength and the rationale behind each nominee's potential win.

The Jury

The distinguished jury panel comprised notable members including, Sudhakar Rao, Director - ICFAI Group of Educational Institutions; Nikhil Bhandarkar, Founding Partner, Panthera Peak Capital; Anup Jain, Leading Early Stage Investor; Ashish Singla, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, N+1 Capital; Rohit Rajput, Partner, Intersection Ventures; Jyoti Khetarpal, Entrepreneur-in-Chief (Founder), Briskcheck Solutions; Tej Kapoor, Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures, Tariq Aboobaker, Managing Director, Amicorp Trustees (India) and Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media.

The Winners