BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 2024 Winners: Future Masters Of Startup World

A modern India cannot be imagined without startups that has been a symbol of innovation, discovery and growth. India is rapidly establishing itself as a global startup hub, blending traditional business acumen with cutting-edge deep tech innovation. Young entrepreneurs are turning challenges into opportunities, epitomizing the concept of ‘Avasar in Apda’—seizing chances amid adversity. 

Supported by favorable government policies and an influx of venture capital, startups are thriving in diverse sectors. Leveraging emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and AR, these ventures are not only addressing local needs but also making a mark internationally. This dynamic interplay between traditional and modern approaches is driving India’s entrepreneurial success and solidifying its role as a key player in the global startup ecosystem. These future-oriented individuals are navigating the dynamics and revolutionising the ever-evolving contemporary world of business and innovation.

The Initiative

To celebrate the success of trailblazing entrepreneurs, BW Disrupt in association with BW Businessworld organised the eighth edition of the BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 Awards. It brings pioneers of different fields under a single roof, fostering collaborations focused on the development of the entire ecosystem.

In this edition, not just celebrating trailblazing entrepreneurs were awarded but also the intrapreneurs who ignite growth within established organisations. While entrepreneurs start new ventures, intrapreneurs transform existing ones, driving innovation from the inside. 

Fair and Inclusive Procedure

In this process, BW Disrupt has received over 500 worthy entries from acros sectors such as FMCG, D2C, fintech, AI and more. Subsequently, after a thorough second level of evaluation, the number was reduced to 140 nominees, shortlisted and invited to present before the esteemed jury panel.

The nominees underwent a meticulous multi-tier screening, scrutiny and shortlisting procedure to identify the most deserving and estimable winners. The jury process adhered to a specific set of parameters for evaluating the entries, including major accomplishments, key contributions in the organisation, strategies for brand growth, leadership journey, sustainability, weakness and strength and the rationale behind each nominee's potential win. Not a single stone left unturned to maintain the sanctity of this prestigious award.

Eminent Jury

The distinguished jury panel comprised esteemed and notable members including, Anurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-chief-BW Businessworld and Founder, Exchange4media; Bala Deshpande, Managing Director, MegaDelta Capital; Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network and Founding Partner, IAN Fund; Ankit Agrawal, Executive Director, Private Markets, Lighthouse Canton; Vikram Gupta, Founder and Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures; Anurag Ramdasan, Partner, 3one4 Capital; Anup Jain, Leading Early Stage VC; Rohit Bhayana, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lumis Partners; Nikhil Bhandarkar, Founding Partner, Panthera Peak Capital, and  Senior advisor MS Dhoni Family office ( Startup’s/VC); TCM Sundaram, Founder and Vice Chairman, Chiratae Ventures; Afzal Mohammed Modak, Founder and CEO, GSF Management (a Venture Studio).

The Winners