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Next-gen e-commerce: BigBasket’s Hari Menon to track the quick-commerce surge and currency of speed amid big opportunities—register now to join the Fireside chat at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 9m ago
Next-gen e-commerce: BigBasket’s Hari Menon to track the quick-commerce surge and currency of speed amid big opportunities—register now to join the Fireside chat at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024
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The e-commerce sector in India is projected to grow from $3.349 billion to $9.951 billion by 2029. Quick commerce, which focuses on accessibility and fast deliveries, is driving the growth of leading FMCG companies in the e-commerce space. To discuss this, Hari Menon, Co-Founder of BigBasket, will be speaking at the Economic Times Soonicorns Summit in Bengaluru. Menon, a pioneer in India's e-commerce landscape, will share insights on the rapid growth of quick commerce and BigBasket's strategies for success. The summit will feature discussions on various topics within the startup ecosystem of India.

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The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 in Bengaluru featured various insightful sessions. BV Naidu, Chairman of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, highlighted the thriving startup ecosystem in Bengaluru, which has produced 53 out of India's 115 unicorns. Hari Menon, Co-founder of BigBasket, discussed the growth of quick commerce, while Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD of upGrad, explored the future of machine learning and coding languages. Other panels addressed topics such as reverse-flipping startups, bridging the gender funding gap, and balancing regulatory issues in fintech. The summit continues with sessions on fundraising strategies.

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The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place on September 20 in Bengaluru. This edition of the summit will focus on celebrating soonicorns - startups on the verge of becoming unicorns. A special Fireside chat with Aman Gupta, founder and CMO of boAt, will be held, discussing the journey of building a successful D2C brand. The summit aims to provide insights into product innovation, consumer-centric approaches, appealing to Gen-Z, data-driven strategies, and entrepreneurial resilience. The event will feature key industry leaders, investors, founders, and policymakers sharing their expertise. Registration for the summit is available.

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The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 is set to take place in Bengaluru on September 20th. The summit aims to address the challenges and opportunities facing Indian startups, particularly in light of the challenging funding landscape. The theme for this year's summit is "From Resilience to Resurgence," signaling a focus on sustained recovery and the transformative power of AI. The event features sector-focused thematic tracks, insights from unicorn and Soonicorn founders, and discussions on sustainable growth strategies and the new metrics defining unicorn success. The summit aims to foster innovation and empower ecosystem players within the Indian startup ecosystem.

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The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 is an event that brings together startup founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the startup ecosystem in India. The summit aims to provide insights and strategies for startup success, addressing topics such as funding, gender disparity in startups, fintech innovation, AI technology, climate action, SaaS growth, and fit-tech. Key speakers include author and entrepreneur Kim Hvidkjaer, Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge, and industry veterans from Lightspeed India Partners, Microsoft India, and more. The event also features presentations from soonicorn founders, showcasing their innovative business models.

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The Economic Times (ET) Soonicorns Summit 2024, taking place on September 20, will feature an AI track titled "India's AI Edge." The summit aims to provide startups with fresh perspectives and insights into AI, including its potential for growth and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. The AI track will include a TED Talk by Sangeeta Bavi, Executive Director at Microsoft India, and a roundtable discussion with industry experts. The summit will explore India's unique position in the AI ecosystem and address challenges such as deepfakes and inauthentic content. Registration is open to those interested in learning more about AI's transformative potential for startups.

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