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Jeffrey Archer

Storyteller and Best Selling Author for Four Decades

POWERHOUSE OF INNOVATION

Organized by Entrepreneur Media, the second edition of E Live held in Chandigarh on January 12, 2020, witnessed an attendance of over 400+ key entrepreneurs, startups and investors together with CXOs of leading growth organizations from India and overseas. With inspiring keynotes and educational breakouts, the event also had a Pitch Stage to bring forward new ideas at Startup Kickoff.

COOKING UP INNOVATION

We are living in times when businesses need to place innovation at the heart of everything they do to level up to all disruptions around them. Organizations are gearing up to transformative ways of doing business. In a tête-à-tête with Ritu Marya, Harry Brouwer, who leads the Global B2B vertical of Unilever Food Solutions, shared how he is transforming food offerings with sustainable solutions to drive their top line with the underlying objective of conscious consumption, that is resonating well with today’s millennials.

A Fund Manager's Relationship with Plastic

“Planet or plastic?” This was a poignant question posed by a series of stories published in the National Geographic magazine in 2018, about the global plastic problem. Two years later, the situation is no better.

Bright Side Of Cloud Kitchens

From the lack of transparency in terms of hygiene to uneven taste for similar food items, traditional restaurants have had several points to make about the rise of steady competitors like cloud kitchens.

5 Things To Watch Out For In Asia In 2020

The Asian start-up scene is only now beginning to boom, and 2020 is expected to see that continue, even though a majority of Asian start-ups are in early stages of growth. Southeast Asia has the most potential moving forward for start-up activity, thanks to a new wave of investors who have an appetite for incubating start-ups. To catch the next start-up wave in the tech, auto, finance, consumer and pharma sector, Entrepreneur Asia Pacific spoke to several analysts, thought leaders, company executives and researchers about trends that could emerge in Asia in 2020.

The Future of Beauty

Can beauty be personal? This start-up nods in affirmation.

THE NEW BEER BARON Brewing the craft from India for the globe

As we meet the craft beer maker at his headquarters in the capital, asense of urgency prevails in everyone’s work as one would see in every start-up — always nimble and agile and bettering its craft.

The Coach of Many Hats

A model, a pageant winner, an actor and a producer, Neha Dhupia continually holds onto her spot in the limelight and stays in sync with the changing trends in the world of entertainment.

The Business of Beer

As beer continues to be the third most popular drink after water and tea, it has made entrepreneurs thirstier for each and every drop in this sector. It’s no longer a reserved craft only to established players; start-ups are all set to brew a different revolution, given their number in this coolest segment as it is all set to become competitive.

STRICTLY VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE

With a long term vision to be known as ‘the brand’ for vegan spa and vegan products, Bengaluru-based Vedaearth is changing the way people accept and adopt vegan products. A journey that started with a look-out for products for sensitive skin has today culminated in three retail outlets and vegan spas. And this is only the beginning, asserts Divya Dinesh, Co-founder, Vedaearth. Speaking on the sidelines of Indian Salon and Wellness Awards, Dinesh says the journey is exciting as more people are now conscious of not just what they apply on their skin, but also the kind of products that are used at spas.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN 2020

We’re not just about to enter a new year. We’re heading into a whole new decade. That means plenty of fresh opportunities, new challenges, and the chance to build businesses that will create a better tomorrow. Thirteen entrepreneurs and experts talked us through the trends to come—and offered advice on how to navigate your way to a successful future.

CLIMB, JUMP AND TUMBLE

Witnessing a small venture become hugely successful and garnering good numbers in terms of revenue within 365 days of its operation is a rare scenario, and indoor trampoline park Bounce Inc is moving on those footsteps.

How This Startup Is Shaping Travel In 2020

Can a travel assistance app help foreigners travel smarter? This was the question founders harish and moqierish asked before zeroing on the idea of india assist.

What's Cooking Chef?

“To cook, you have to love people,” is the principle which Michelin Star Chef STÉPHANE GABORIEAU swears by; perhaps reason enough why his five-course meal’s taste still lingers on in our mouths.

Rocking On Numbers

As the Founder Partner of Vertices Partners, Archana Khosla Burman has been regularly representing private equity funds. Her expertise includes cross-border transactions, technology transfers.

The Supermodel Philanthropist

Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, recognised for her philanthropic and advocacy work, founded her charity organisation Naked Heart Foundation 15 years ago to tackle the stigma of disability. This year, she launched Elbi India, the country’s first philanthropic rewards-based subscription service in the form of a digital platform. In a conversation with Entrepreneur India, she spills her heart out on making philanthropy fun, rewarding and cool.

Refuelled!

Running out of fuel? Skip the gas station and order it from your smartphone to refuel right at your doorstep or anywhere you want. With changing government policies and a push towards digital economy, on-demand oil and fuel delivery apps are gaining momentum – even sparking investor interest from the likes of Ratan Tata – to transform the energy industry.

Plug-And-Play, & Stay

Sharing resources is at the heart of most of the innovative offerings today. Co-living is one such disruption led by nomadic millennials, who are redefining the meaning of ‘living.’ The concept is fast emerging as an alternative residential real estate offering, ensuing as a sustainable solution to the ever-growing urban space scarcity. Although in its nascent stage, co-living is an excellent area of business interest

Stop E-Thief!

As digital adoption increases, electronic payment has its own holes and the important question to ask is how safe it is to transact online.

In The Pink Of ‘Start-Up' Health?

While entrepreneurs complain of the high operating-costs of establishing a start-up in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, Rajasthan seems to be providing them with a high-leveraging potential. State government policies, coupled with low expenses, are helping the start-up ecosystem here.

Networking Is The Best Insurance Policy

When I lost my job, I felt like I lost everything. But I hadn’t. Here’s how I built a network that helped me rebound even stronger—and build a seven-figure podcast business.

Betting Big On Technification

There has never been a better time than now to be a tech investor in Southeast Asia. The region’s tech companies saw investments worth US$5.99 billion in just the first half of 2019, with early-stage investments rising sharply.

Freshen Up And Fly

Plaza Premium Group is changing airplane travel by making the most-dreaded aspect of the journey – passing time at uncomfortable, cold, smelly airports – pleasant, tasty and relaxing all in one go, much like ‘home’, which is something group chief executive officer, Song Hoi See, says he focuses on.

Healthy, Tasty And Wise

Fancy munching on a slightly indulgent snack rather than a packet of crisps? ASAP Granola bars by WIMWI Foods marries the salubrious and the savoury, making it an ideal snack for on-the-go. Recently, WIMWI Foods raised funding from Parle, cementing its position as a rising FMCG player.

Bahrain's Push To Fintech By Central Bank

“The kingdom of Bahrain has always been recognized as a leading financial hub in the region. We base our regulations on international best standards and policies.”

What Makes Asia Appealing

GGV Capital’s Hans Tung, is most commonly known in the VC circles for his hawk eye focus on the e-commerce sector, and the Taiwan-born investor was among the early backers in Xiaomi, now valued at $46 billion.

Tips On Raising Funds

Fundraising is one of the most daunting tasks for an entrepreneur. Every company has to raise capital at different points in time but there could be several dilemmas attached to the question ‘Where do I raise funds from next and how do I do that?’ Shivani Siroya, Founder and CEO, Tala, a California-based fintech company shares five power points to keep in mind while raising funds. Tala recently raised $110 million in Series D round of funding led by RPS Ventures. The fintech start-up has loaned $1 billion to over 4 million customers. Siroya says, “Fundraising takes time and resilience but is well worth the effort to secure partners that support your vision.”

Is Vir Das India's Russell Peters?

“ I ENJOY STUPID THINGS BECAUSE MY WHOLE LIFE HAS BEEN SPENT LOOKING FOR INTELLIGENT COMEDY ROLES. I ENJOY SPY THRILLERS, I LIKE HISTORY,”

Harvest Superfoods With These Urban Farmers

Growing urbanisation has pushed farms out of the towns to the peripheries. But a new breed of farmers is taking farming by storm by helping us harvest superfoods sans chemicals and pesticides in our kitchen. Meet some of the urban farmers from around the country who ensure that these tiny shoots or microgreens provide a palate full of health and goodness.