POWERING A FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE AND GLOBAL INNOVATION
YourStory presents Tamil Nadu Story 2024 to empower the startups and homegrown brands of Tamil Nadu with valuable insights and resources as they take the next big leap towards scalable growth.
The stage is set for a power-packed confluence of dynamic business leaders, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs who will engage in productive exchange of ideas and forge meaningful partnerships that transform the state into a global innovation leader.
By embracing the digital age, ensuring sustainable development, and enhancing the quality of life, startups in Tamil Nadu are making significant and consistent contributions to India’s Techade and also establishing a strong global presence.
Tamil Nadu is Best Performer in States' Startup Ranking 2022
Percentile on various counts:
in fostering innovation
in market access creation
in incubation support
in sustainability roadmap
Tamil Nadu Story will deep-dive into the hottest topics shaping the ecosystem
Panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote addresses
Renowned industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, and investors will participate in panel discussions and fireside chats, and deliver keynote addresses focusing on various aspects of scaling startups and accessing funding. Topics include strategies for growth, navigating regulatory challenges, investor pitches, and emerging trends in key sectors such as SaaS, healthcare, fintech and D2C business.
Workshops and Masterclasses
Interactive workshops and masterclasses will provide practical insights and actionable strategies for startups. These sessions will cover topics such as product development, marketing strategies, financial management, and fundraising tactics tailored to the specific needs of Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem.
Investor Pitch Sessions
These provide startups with an opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas and fundraising plans to a panel of investors. Feedback and insights from investors will help startups refine their pitches and strategies to attract funding.
Networking Opportunities
Startups can connect with potential VCs, HNIs, mentors, and corporate partners. These interactions will foster meaningful collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and access to invaluable resources for growth.
Exhibition
A dedicated exhibition area will showcase innovative products, services, and solutions developed by startups from across Tamil Nadu. This will not only provide visibility to startups but also enable them to gain valuable feedback from industry experts, investors, and potential customers.
Showcase of Success Stories
This will highlight the success stories of Tamil Nadu startups that have scaled up through innovative fundraising solutions. It will also include case studies that inspire attendees and provide actionable insights for their own fundraising journey.
Government Support Hub
This is a dedicated area where startups can learn about government grants, subsidies, and incentives to support their growth. Representatives from government agencies will be available at the venue to provide guidance and assistance while navigating funding opportunities.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, unicorn founders, and investors will share insights on growth strategies, navigating regulatory challenges, and emerging trends in key sectors such as SaaS, healthcare, fintech and D2C business.
Industry experts will delve into product development, marketing strategies, financial management, and fundraising tactics tailored to the specific needs of Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem.
Feedback and insights from a panel of investors will help startups refine their pitches and strategies to attract funding.
Interactions with potential VCs, HNIs, mentors, and corporate partners will foster meaningful collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and access to invaluable resources for growth.
A dedicated exhibition area showcasing products, services, and solutions developed by startups will provide visibility and valuable feedback from industry experts, investors, and potential customers.
Success stories and case studies of Tamil Nadu startups will inspire attendees and provide actionable insights for their fundraising journey.
Interactions with potential VCs, HNIs, mentors, and corporate partners will foster meaningful collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and access to invaluable resources for growth.
Tamil Nadu Story is for innovators and change-makers like you
Panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote addresses
Workshops
and Masterclasses
Investor
Pitch Sessions
Networking
Opportunities
Exhibition
Showcase of
Success Stories
Government Support Hub
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience that inspires, educates, and connects!
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, unicorn founders, and investors will share insights on growth strategies, navigating regulatory challenges, and emerging trends in key sectors such as SaaS, healthcare, fintech and D2C business.
Industry experts will delve into product development, marketing strategies, financial management, and fundraising tactics tailored to the specific needs of Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem.
Feedback and insights from a panel of investors will help startups refine their pitches and strategies to attract funding.
Interactions with potential VCs, HNIs, mentors, and corporate partners will foster meaningful collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and access to invaluable resources for growth.
A dedicated exhibition area showcasing products, services, and solutions developed by startups will provide visibility and valuable feedback from industry experts, investors, and potential customers.
Success stories and case studies of Tamil Nadu startups will inspire attendees and provide actionable insights for their fundraising journey.
Representatives from government agencies will provide guidance and assistance on funding opportunities, government grants, subsidies and incentives for growth.
Representatives from government agencies will provide guidance and assistance on funding opportunities, government grants, subsidies and incentives for growth.
Induja Raghunathan
Editor, YourStory Tamil
Veteran entrepreneur and investor Dr A Velumani's startup changed the way India looks at diagnostics. His story, one of grit, guts, and glory, is a lesson in leadership, business, and ideas that can change lives.
Dr A Velumani
Creator, Thyrocare
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
Tamil Nadu offers fertile ground for tech and fintech growth. Fintech startups, however, grapple with regulatory, security and user retention issues, M2P fintech - founded in Chennai - shares its expertise on creating people-first fintech products, navigating challenges, and building the fintech future of the state.
Madhusudanan R
Co-founder, M2P Fintech
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
Funding can be a great enabler for entrepreneurs but with tightened purse strings and cautious investors looking at profitability metrics before investing, what other strategies do you need to build better businesses with an India-first strategy?
TC Meenakshisundaram
Co-founder, Chiratae Ventures
Lakshmi Narayanan
Executive Committee member,
The Chennai Angels
Jarshad NK
Editor-in-Chief, YourStory
After rocketing into history books by launching the world's first rocket with a fully 3-D printed engine, Agnikul Cosmos has even bigger dreams. What drove this daring dream?
Srinath Ravichandran
Co-founder & CEO, AgniKul Cosmos
Shivani Muthana
Director - Strategic Partnerships & Content, YourStory
How can SaaS startups capitalise on AI early in the game and stay ahead of the curve with suitable go-to-market strategies?
Prabhu Ramachandran
Founder & CEO, Facilio Inc
Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy
Global Head - Zoho for Startups, Zoho Corp
Arunkumar Kumaresan
Regional Head - GCC region, Kovai.co
Khuze Siam
Founder & CEO, Siam Computing
Madanmohan Rao
Research Director, YourStory
Join Anil Jain, MD of Refex Group, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey. Discover how he turned market insights into a thriving business, disrupted industries, and scaled his company to create extraordinary value. Learn from his vision and strategies that transformed a startup into a market leader.
Anil Jain
Managing Director, Refex Group
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
Discover how regional language content creators are changing the way we consume information, bridging cultural gaps, and making a global impact by empowering local communities.
Madan Gowri
Founder & CEO, mCholas
Swetha Kannan
Deputy Editor, YourStory
The future of entrepreneurship is female! Dive deep with Dr Mariazeena Johnson, a champion for women's empowerment. This fireside chat ignites a conversation on unleashing the potential of the next wave of women entrepreneurs. Learn how Dr. Johnson's vision is shaping a generation of female leaders, ready to disrupt and dominate the business world.
Dr Mariazeena Johnson
Chancellor, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
Premier hospitals and healthcare institutions of Tamil Nadu are taking a keen interest in nurturing heath-tech startups. What is the future of the sector?
Dr Aravindan Selvaraj
Co-founder & Executive Director, Kauvery Hospitals
Madanmohan Rao
Research Director, YourStory
A deep dive into how effective collaboration among startups, industry leaders, and the academia can propel India to the pinnacle of the technological global scale.
Ashok Jhunjhunwala
Institute Professor, IIT Madras
Home to many D2C brands, Tamil Nadu has carved a special place in the industry. What are these brands bullish on for future growth?
Pritesh Asher
Co-founder & CEO, Juicy Chemistry
Kiru Maikkapillai
Founder, The Divine Foods
Nalini Parthiban
Co-founder & CEO, Sweetkaramcoffee.in
Shivani Muthana
Director - Strategic Partnerships & Content, YourStory
At a time when the edtech sector seems to have lost some of its sheen, what can ecosystem players and other stakeholders do to energise the space once again?
Suresh Kalpathi
CEO, Veranda Learning; Director, AGS Cinemas; Chairman & CEO, Kalpathi Investments
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
Regional content is key to India's entertainment buisness—both on the big and small screens. Hear from Tamil Nadu's top creators on how to build a business using vernacular content.
Sakthivel Pannerselvam
Guerrilla Marketer | Author | Chief Surprise Ninja
Suresh Radhakrishnan
Founder & CEO, Mypreneur
Dharaneetharan G D
Founder & CEO, Social Eagle; Founder, 21DC Community
Induja Ragunathan
Editor, YourStory Tamil
Dive into the art and science behind building a thriving startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu with insights, achievements, and future directions.
Sivarajah Ramanathan
Mission Director, Startup TN
Induja Ragunathan
Editor, YourStory Tamil
As the world moves towards a safer, greener, and more efficient future, mobility solutions must go hand in hand with urban infrastructure, economic development, and social dynamics.
Yasmeen Jawaharali
Senior Managing Director, E Daddy Groups
Shivani Muthanna
Director - Strategic Partnerships & Content, YourStory
From the initial vision to the realisation of a successful startup, the journey highlights the importance of having a clear vision and passion, overcoming obstacles, fostering innovation, building a strong team, and staying true to core values. Entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate their own entrepreneurial paths.
Suresh Kumar Gunasekaran
Founder & CEO, Pepul
In a dynamic space like the beauty and personal grooming market, Naturals Salon has stood the test of time. The company is now focusing on redefining itself within the beauty-tech space, expanding its product range, and developing innovative concepts to launch over the next 24 months, while also pursuing global expansion.
C K Kumaravel
Co-founder & CMD, Naturals Salon & Spa
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO, YourStory
