 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 23: The FICCI FLO JKL Chapter, renowned for its support of innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, has been bestowed with the prestigious "Rising Startup Chapter Award" at the Startup Conclave hosted by FICCI FLO at FICCI House, New Delhi.
Presented by FLO President Sudha Shivkumar and National Startup Head Dr. Aarti Gupta, the award acknowledges the exceptional efforts of the FLO JKL Chapter in revitalizing the startup ecosystem, particularly in a region not conventionally known as a bustling startup hub.
Under the dynamic leadership of Chairperson Varuna Anand and Incoming Chair Ruchika Gupta, the FLO JKL Chapter has exhibited commendable dedication to fostering an enabling environment for startups to flourish. Their unwavering commitment and support for emerging entrepreneurs have significantly contributed to driving innovation and economic advancement in the region. The accolade was received with applause and admiration during the 4th General Body Meeting, underscoring the FLO JKL Chapter's steadfast commitment to nurturing and championing startups, thereby making substantial contributions to the socio-economic landscape of the region.
"We are deeply honored to receive the 'Rising Startup Chapter Award' from FICCI FLO, recognizing FLO JKL as a strong Changemaker in the startup ecosystem. This acknowledgment reaffirms our relentless efforts to empower startups and cultivate a culture of innovation in our region. We express our gratitude to FICCI FLO for acknowledging our initiatives, and we remain resolute in our mission to bolster and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit," stated Chairperson Varuna Anand.
The conclave featured engaging panel discussions on various topics including Investing in India, Navigating Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem. Notable panelists included DR. HARJINDER KAUR TALWAR, MD & CEO ComVision India, DEVINA MEHRA Founder, Chairperson & MD, First Global, APURVA CHAMARIA Head of Start-Ups & Venture Capital Google India, REINU SHAH founder STEP, ANKUR MITTAL Co-Founder & COO Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with Priyanka Gulati moderating the discussions.
The FLO JKL Chapter remains steadfast in its vision of fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem and anticipates continuing its journey of empowering entrepreneurs and driving economic prosperity. |
