{"id":50228,"date":"2026-01-16T12:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delhinewswatch.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/from-vision-to-impact-startups-and-founders-shaping-india-national-startup-day-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:20:56","slug":"from-vision-to-impact-startups-and-founders-shaping-india-national-startup-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delhinewswatch.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/from-vision-to-impact-startups-and-founders-shaping-india-national-startup-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"From Vision to Impact: Startups and Founders Shaping India: National Startup Day 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-7\"><em><label class=\"label-view\"><b>National Startup Day 2026<\/b><\/label><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-7\">\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], January 16:\u00a0<\/strong>National Startup Day 2026 shines a spotlight on India\u2019s leading founders, whose vision and determination are transforming ideas into tangible impact. These leaders are driving innovation, creating sustainable businesses, and inspiring a generation of entrepreneurs\u2014proving that bold thinking, disciplined execution, and purpose-driven leadership are at the heart of India\u2019s startup revolution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Akanksha Priyadarshini, Founder and CEO \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aurassure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aurassure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Akanksha Priyadarshini, Founder and CEO of Aurassure, represents a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs building technology for climate resilience and informed decision making. Founded in 2022, Aurassure emerged from a deeply personal realization that climate and environmental risks are often fragmented, coarse, or unavailable at the scale where decisions are actually made, limiting the ability of cities and communities to plan, adapt, and protect public well-being. With a foundation in engineering and hands-on experience building scalable sensing and data systems, Akanksha set out to bridge this gap by enabling hyperlocal, real-time environmental intelligence that supports climate resilience and healthier cities. Today, under her leadership, Aurassure powers real-time air quality, weather, heat, and flood intelligence for governments, industries, and institutions across India and global markets. Her work reflects the spirit of National Startup Day innovation, rooted in purpose, scaled through technology, and aligned with India\u2019s climate and sustainability priorities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. CA (Dr.) Alok Panday, Founder &amp; Ashish Mago and Amity Sharma, Co-Founders \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancekart.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Compliance Kart<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CA (Dr.) Alok Panday, Founder of Compliance Kart, along with Co-Founders Ashish Mago and Amity Sharma, are leading India\u2019s climate-tech revolution. Driven by a vision to create transparency, credibility, and scale in climate action, they built Compliance Kart to tackle the toughest challenges in carbon markets and environmental compliance. Under their leadership, Compliance Kart has become a benchmark for end-to-end carbon credit solutions\u2014from project identification and design to MRV, registry onboarding, monetisation, and lifecycle management.<\/p>\n<p>Compliance Kart has launched Envr.Earth, a digital climate marketplace designed to enable credible, transparent, and high-integrity environmental assets. It connects verified carbon credits and sustainability solutions with corporates and institutions, ensuring traceability, compliance, and real climate impact.<\/p>\n<p>The founders\u2019 unique approach blends cutting-edge technology, policy intelligence, and on-ground execution to deliver high-integrity solutions in AFOLU, biochar carbon removal, renewable energy, methane abatement, and industrial decarbonisation, aligned with global standards and emerging regulations. Alok, Ashish, and Amity\u2019s focus on measurable climate impact, data-driven verification, and stakeholder value is enabling governments, corporates, and communities to participate meaningfully in carbon markets. Their leadership is shaping a trust-based, scalable climate finance ecosystem that promises lasting change for India and the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Gitanjali Saksena, Founder- Coaches for Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gitanjali\u202fSaksena, Founder of Coaches for Performance (CFP), is a seasoned transformation and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience infusing human-centred design, AI, and data into leadership journeys across Europe, India, GCC, and ASEAN. CFP champions a bold belief: \u201cCoaching is more than a process\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for meaningful change.\u201d Their bespoke coaching-led journeys, grounded in trust, alignment, and proprietary frameworks like ATLAS\u2122 and HPT, deliver measurable outcomes: cultural transformation, performance gains, and teams that redefine success. Gitanjali, an ICF-credentialed PCC coach, Forbes Coaches Council member, and Goldman Sachs 10K Women entrepreneur, was also recognized as one of India\u2019s \u201c100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders\u201d at the World\u202fHRD Congress.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSUsi2OE98c\/#:~:text=Coach%20-%20Gitanjali%20Saksena.-,Gita%20holds%2025%2B%20years%20of%20experience%20in%20the%20space%20of,centred%20design%2C%20AI%20and%20data.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">She<\/a>\u00a0co-authored\u00a0<em>The Alchemy of Coaching<\/em>, bringing coaching practices to a wider audience. \u201cAt our core, we believe work should feel effortless and fulfilling. Our mission is to create environments where teams operate in a state of flow, unlocking their highest potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Kartik Shivnani, Director &amp; CEO \u2013 Konkan Estates: Pioneering Managed Farmland &amp; Second Home Developments in Indian Real Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kartik Shivnani, Director &amp; CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/konkanestates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Konkan Estates<\/a>, is a visionary architect and business leader pioneering sustainable coastal developments in India. With an Honours in Construction Management from the University of South Australia and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, he combines design excellence with operational rigor. Leading over 500+ acres of plotted developments, Konkan Estates is the market leader in the Konkan\u2019s second-home real estate market. \u201cWith India\u2019s population projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2050, and pollution levels in major metros already among the highest globally, sustaining a healthy life over the next 15-20 years will become increasingly difficult. Managed farm estates are no longer lifestyle luxuries\u2014they are strategic assets, offering financial resilience, cleaner air, open land, and long-term well-being,\u201d says Kartik. His vision transcends conventional development. Flagship projects like Tathastu Mango Valley by Konkan Estates integrate agriculture and sustainable living, enabling managed farmlands to generate passive income while providing serene coastal lifestyles. Konkan Estates is setting new benchmarks in environmentally responsible development with compelling returns and rejuvenation for investors alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Mohammad Akhalak, founder and CEO-\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthplusinde.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Health Plus Inde<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mohammad Akhalak, Founder and CEO, is driving a new era of cross-border healthcare innovation with Health Plus Inde, a rapidly expanding medical tourism organization connecting African patients with top Indian physicians. The company operates by flying specialist teams to Africa for high-priority transplants and assisting patients to travel to India for complex organ surgeries using advanced treatment and long-term care facilities. Health Plus Inde has conducted several surgical camps in Africa, achieving a major milestone in Ghana in 2025, successfully performing over 25 organ transplants. It is the first India-based healthcare organization to introduce transplant-oriented medical care in Ghana, marking a significant step in international medical cooperation. Beyond surgeries, the organization is establishing dialysis centers and plans to expand its medical tourism operations to additional African countries and Afghanistan, aiming to provide renal care and other long-term healthcare solutions to underserved regions, further strengthening cross-border healthcare access and improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Nischal\u00a0Kandula, Founder \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curryit.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CurryiT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>National Startup Day is a great time to reflect on how meaningful the startup movement has become for India\u2019s economy and for founders. Today, India is home to over 1.5 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, making it one of the world\u2019s largest ecosystems. Collectively, these startups have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, impacting sectors like IT, healthcare, and services. Startups are not just about numbers. Over the past decade, they\u2019ve contributed an estimated 10\u201315% of GDP growth, and in FY23 added roughly $140 billion to the economy \u2014 projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030 as the ecosystem deepens. The momentum today excites founders: better access to capital, infrastructure, mentors, and shared knowledge makes building companies less lonely and more scalable. Consumers are also changing \u2014 more people try startup products because they offer quality, authenticity, and value. At CurryiT, this inspires us daily, helping us learn faster, iterate better, and build with confidence, knowing the ecosystem backs builders, not just buzzwords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Pooja Kumar, Founder-\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innoveintellects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Innove Intellects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On National Startup Day 2026, Mrs. Pooja Kumar, Founder &amp; Director of Innove Intellects LLP, is celebrated for her visionary leadership in empowering India\u2019s startup ecosystem. A Registered Patent Agent (Government of India), Startup Facilitator, Mentor, and Women Entrepreneur, she has dedicated herself to guiding founders in protecting their most valuable asset\u2014their ideas. Mrs. Kumar believes that innovation is not just about creating something new but safeguarding, nurturing, and scaling it responsibly. Under her leadership, Innove Intellects LLP has supported startups across technology, life sciences, engineering, manufacturing, and emerging sectors, making intellectual property accessible, affordable, and founder-centric. Her impact includes 100+ patents filed for startups, offering end-to-end guidance from ideation to IP ownership, with no professional fees\u2014startups pay only government charges. Recognized as a Startup Facilitator, she mentors founders, promotes innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and ensures that no innovative idea remains unprotected due to lack of awareness or high costs, strengthening India\u2019s growing startup ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Richa Singh,\u00a0\u00a0Co-founder \u00a0and CEO- \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YourDOST<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Richa Singh, Co-founder and CEO of YourDOST, is redefining emotional wellbeing in India through her visionary leadership. Under her guidance, YourDOST has grown into one of the country\u2019s leading mental health platforms, delivering structured, expert-led support across workplaces and educational institutions. Since its inception, the platform has enabled over 30 lakh counselling and support sessions, positively impacting the lives of more than 25 lakh individuals and partnering with 500+ organisations to bring mental wellbeing to the forefront. Richa\u2019s leadership has transformed YourDOST from a campus-focused initiative into a comprehensive wellbeing ecosystem emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and long-term emotional resilience. Her approach goes beyond reactive counselling, embedding wellbeing into everyday work and academic life through confidential, accessible, and stigma-free support. Recognised for her people-first, impact-driven leadership, Richa continues to shape India\u2019s mental health conversation, proving that empathy, when combined with structure, scale, and intent, can create meaningful and lasting change for individuals and communities alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Uma Mansharamani, Founder \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tajurba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tajurba<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Uma Mansharamani is not just building businesses\u2014she is shaping India\u2019s growth story, one entrepreneur at a time. With nearly four decades of real-world experience across global markets, she embodies the rare blend of wisdom, courage, and execution that India\u2019s MSME ecosystem needs today. From leading companies with landmark IPO successes to mentoring thousands of founders through Tajurba, Uma, a Business Growth &amp; Life Success Coach, has consistently turned vision into value and struggle into scale.<\/p>\n<p>As the Founder of Tajurba, she has created more than a platform\u2014it is a movement. A movement that empowers business owners to think bigger, lead stronger, and grow profitably with integrity. Her leadership bridges spirituality with strategy, mindset with monetization, and ambition with alignment.<\/p>\n<p>In a nation powered by entrepreneurs, Uma Mansharamani stands as a force multiplier\u2014igniting confidence, unlocking potential, and accelerating sustainable growth. Tajurba is not just contributing to India\u2019s growth story; under her leadership, it is helping write the next powerful chapter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Varun Tangri, Founder &amp; CEO \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queuebuster.co\/in-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>QueueBuster POS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the fast-evolving landscape of modern businesses, the need for technology that simplifies daily operations has never been greater. Founded in 2016 by Varun Tangri,\u00a0<strong>QueueBuster<\/strong>\u00a0was created to solve the operational challenges faced by business owners every day. Identifying key gaps, Varun built an accessible, mobile, and easy-to-use POS software that delivers measurable impact. Today, QueueBuster is a trusted retail technology partner, helping 80K+ merchants streamline checkout experiences, achieve up to 60% faster billing, and gain better control over stock and data. The solution enables up to 70% improvement in operational efficiency, particularly in high-footfall and multi-outlet environments. Its industry-agnostic design allows businesses to adapt the software to their specific needs while improving workflow visibility. QueueBuster serves retail, restaurants, FMCG, amusement parks, public sector, and more, supporting efficient scaling in competitive markets. Beyond India, the company has expanded to MENA markets, enabling global businesses to accelerate their digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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