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Naina Bhardwaj Invited as Guest Speaker and Panelist at the Startup Expo and Business Summit 2024 in New Delhi

Naina Bhardwaj, International Business Advisor at Dezan Shira & Associates’ India Office, was invited to partake as an expert speaker and panelist at the Startup Expo & Summit 2024. Organized by Bizz Opp, the event took place at Eros Hotel, New Delhi, on February 24, 2024. 

As startups gain global prominence, India stands out as a major player in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth. At this esteemed business summit, Naina contributed invaluable insights on the emerging opportunities within India’s vibrant startup ecosystem.  

The Startup Expo & Summit 2024 saw several global experts among its attendees, including government leaders, policymakers, startup founders, investors, incubators, innovators, and industry captains.  

The summit’s gathering showcased the profound impact of startups on a global scale and highlighted the country’s position as a preferred destination for entrepreneurship.

As a guest speaker and panelist, Naina spoke on the “Global Impact of Startups” and India’s own startup investment outlook for 2024. Additionally, she offered essential strategies to achieve global resilience and expansion within the startup ecosystem. This included key considerations for entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth throughout their startup journey.

Naina’s participation enriched the event’s dialogue surrounding entrepreneurship and innovation, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge and valuable insights to navigate this dynamic sector. 

The Startup Expo and Business Summit served as a crucial platform that convenes global industry experts to tackle challenges and offer a comprehensive understanding of the startup ecosystem. Its objective is to derive actionable recommendations for consolidating the progress achieved during the startup initiative journey and to further build upon them to attain desirable objectives. 

The 2024 summit attracted many known startup founders and industry experts, including Relia Smart Global Advisory FZE and Consultancy Ventures. With guidance from seasoned professionals, the summit’s sessions empowered participants to engage in productive discussions, enabling them to discover and cultivate actionable solutions aimed at accelerating growth within the entrepreneurial sphere. 

If you are a startup looking to venture into or accelerate your growth within India’s promising economic landscape and need assistance with strategizing your market entry plans in the country, please feel free to contact Naina via email at naina.bhardwaj@dezshira.com or here. 

Dezan Shira & Associates’ Presence in India 

With offices in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore and associates in all other major cities, Dezan Shira Consultancy Services Private Limited, renders robust compliance services, strategic support and growth solutions to businesses entering India, or domestic businesses aiming at expansion and cementing their footprints across various regions and business sectors. 

Our services in India include Structuring & Incorporation, Tax & Regulatory Registration & Compliances, Conduct of Due diligence, Intellectual Property and Brand Protection, Business and Tax Advisory, HR Administration, Payroll Management, Bookkeeping & Accounting. Our Legal & Business Advisory includes Contract Reviews, Financial reviews, and CXO Assistance Services. Over the years, the firm has added lateral talent in India thereby enhancing its reach to deliver bespoke solutions customized according to client needs. The team in India is committed to improving your understanding of investing and operating in the Indian subcontinent. 

Should you have any questions or queries about investing or doing business in India, you can get in touch with our team in India here. 

Further Resources 

To know more about the growing opportunities in India’s business environment, please visit our Doing Business in India Online Portal and India Briefing, where you can find resources such as:  


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