The excitement at the WAVES 2025 Summit in Mumbai reached new heights as two of India's most recognized entrepreneurial voices—Anupam Mittal, Founder & CEO of People Group (Shaadi.com), and Aman Gupta, Co-Founder & CMO of boAt Lifestyle—came together for a power-packed session titled “Next Wave: The Future of Indian Entrepreneurship.” Presented under the banner of Shark Tank India and WaveX, the discussion drew a massive audience eager to hear from the startup icons.
Hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre, the session was a vibrant exchange of ideas on scaling innovation, building resilient brands, and nurturing India's next generation of entrepreneurs. Anupam Mittal shared his journey from traditional matchmaking to digital disruption, while Aman Gupta spoke about boAt’s rise as a millennial-loved audio brand that successfully married style with affordability. Together, they painted a picture of an India that’s not just startup-savvy but startup-obsessed.
In a candid and energetic dialogue, both speakers stressed the importance of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Mittal called for a shift from imitation to innovation, encouraging Indian founders to build with a global mindset. Gupta, known for his marketing brilliance, emphasized the need to understand the Indian consumer deeply, noting that “brand storytelling is as critical as the product itself.” Their insights resonated strongly with young founders and aspiring entrepreneurs in the audience.
As shared by PIB India on social media, the session offered a glimpse into the dynamic spirit that’s driving India’s economic and creative future. With Shark Tank India having played a pivotal role in mainstreaming startup culture, and WaveX now amplifying entrepreneurial voices further, this session underscored a clear truth—India’s startup wave isn’t just rising, it’s becoming unstoppable.