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Behind the Conference
Where Visionaries Unite, Startups Ignite, and the Future Takes Center Stage.
The FounderX Global Conference 2025 is set to be one of India’s largest and most electrifying startup gatherings, bringing together 1,000+ founders, investors, and industry leaders for a transformative experience in Auroville.
With 85+ powerhouse speakers, 20+ insightful panels and keynotes, and a high-stakes pitch championship, this is where groundbreaking ideas meet unparalleled opportunities.
The best startups will battle through multiple rounds to pitch in front of 80+ top investors, culminating in a live showdown on the main stage. This is more than a conference - it’s where the next generation of unicorns is born.
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10:30
21 June
Analysis of Tamil Nadu's Startup Ecosystem (Keynote)
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Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director & CEO, StartupTN
12:00
21 June
How to Build a Startup? (Keynote)
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CK Kumaravel, Co-Founder & CEO, Naturals
12:30
21 June
Industry 5.0: The Inclusive Way Forward (Keynote)
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Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder & CEO, River Venture Studio
05:30
22 June
Future of Technology (Panel)
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Karthik Balaraman, Founder & CEO, Ocean Academy
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Sai Yalla, Head of Product & Strategy, Lokibots | Included VC Cohort Member | Ex-Harvard, UCLA & University of Kentucky
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Sriram, Founder & CEO, PrimeFort
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Sasikumar Gendham, President, Electronics Industries Association of India (ELCINA) | Ex-MD, Salcomp India
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Robert Kennedy Manoharan, Chennai Centre Head & Senior Director IOT, Tekion
06:30
22 June
Startup Investments (Panel)
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Dakshin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FounderX Venture Partners
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Jason Samuel, CEO, Zemuria Inc.
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Aadil, Partner, Peritum Partners
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Vishishta (Vish) Rakesh, Head of Investments, Tomahawk VC
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Arun Nair, CEO, Startup Singam
07:30
22 June
FounderX Global Pitch Championship's Grand Finale
Top 5 startups from our demo day battle for the title of "Grand Champion" and a cash prize of INR 100,000 at the FounderX Global Pitch Championship.
The FounderX Global Pitch Championship
₹175,000 equity free grant for the rebels, the changemakers and the future builders
This is your chance to pitch your startup idea to some of India's largest Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Syndicates and SPVs.
There are 2 stages in this pitch championship, the 1st stage is our demo day that will take place on 21st of June and the 2nd stage is our grand finale that will take place on the 22nd of June.
Note: Only 50 startups are allowed to pitch at the demo day, this is on a first come first basis.
The Top 5 out of those 50 startups will be pitching on main stage on June 22nd at the Grand Finale for the grant and Grand Champion title.
Once you have bought your ticket, submit your pitch deck to us on or before 12:00 AM (IST) on June 18th at our ticketing link and get ready to pitch on June 21st.
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