U.P. on the Rise – TiE Lucknow Conference – Event Report

U.P. on the Rise – Reinventing Business Through Innovation: TiE Lucknow Conference
Lucknow, March 22, 2025

As an Outreach Partner, Lucknow Pulse actively promoted U.P. on the Rise – 2, a flagship conference organized by TiE Lucknow in collaboration with Jaipuria Institute of Management. The TiE conference brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss startup ecosystem development, innovations, and the future of business in Uttar Pradesh.

As an Outreach Partner, Lucknow Pulse played a vital role in amplifying TiE Lucknow’s U.P. on the Rise event impact, ensuring that the insights and discussions reached a wider audience. By leveraging its robust platform, Lucknow Pulse contributed to fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and business growth in the region.

The event was supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and various departments, including Start in U.P., along with incubators set up by IIM Lucknow, Integral University, and Jaipuria Institute of Management.

U.P. on the Rise – Event Highlights

The conference began with a lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by a warm welcome address by Pranav Agarwal, President of TiE Lucknow. Murali Bukkapatnam, Chairman of TiE Global, who flew in from Hyderabad exclusively for this mega event, praised the city of Lucknow, highlighting its potential as a business hub and drawing parallels with Hyderabad as a culturally rooted city. He emphasized TiE Global’s pivotal role in nurturing entrepreneurship worldwide and urged TiE Lucknow’s leadership to step up their game aggressively.

Session 1: Revolutionizing Food Businesses – Innovation, Growth & Government Support

In this session, Shri B.L. Meena, Additional Chief Secretary, Food Processing Department, U.P., set the context by delivering an insightful presentation on the growth and potential of agri-based businesses. He spoke extensively about developments in potato farming, makhana, poultry, aquaponics, sericulture, food exports, and agricultural innovations.

His talk was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Sachin Sahni, Former President of TiE Lucknow. The panel featured entrepreneurs from the food & beverages industry, including Rakesh Ladhani (Amrit Bottlers), Vasudev Chawla (Mahesh Namkeen), and Ankit Sahni (The Hazelnut Factory).

Session 2: MYuva – Empowering Startup Founders

Ms. Shivani Singh, Assistant Commissioner (Industries), Government of U.P., spoke about the CM-YUVA scheme, which aims to empower young entrepreneurs by providing interest-free loans of up to INR 5 lakhs, fostering 1 lakh entrepreneurs annually. In her engaging talk, she inspired students and aspiring entrepreneurs to build their risk-taking appetite and pursue entrepreneurship rather than seeking jobs.

Session 3: Unlock Endless Opportunities with Artificial Intelligence

This session featured Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert Amit Jadhav, who delivered a captivating talk on AI Revolution: Transforming Businesses for Tomorrow. The audience found the session eye-opening, sparking further curiosity about AI’s transformative potential across industries.

Keynote Address

Vishal Jindal, founder of Biryani by Kilo, shared his inspiring journey of entrepreneurial success. He detailed how innovation and persistence helped him establish a thriving food business.

Panel Discussion: Unstoppable Lucknow – Startups Defining the Future

In this panel discussion, leading startup founders from Lucknow shared their experiences of building ventures poised to transform the city’s entrepreneurial landscape. The panelists included Rohit Manglik, Syed Faiz Hasan, Varul Mayank, Prateek Rastogi, and Neelesh Kapoor.

Final Panel: Turning Passion into a Thriving Career

Moderated in a lively and engaging manner, Madhukar Varshney led a discussion with Kopal Khanna, Maroof Umar, and Saumya Khandelwal on how individuals can turn their passions into successful careers.

A Platform for Growth and Innovation

The conference concluded with key takeaways, networking opportunities, and a reinforced commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the region. With Lucknow Pulse as an Outreach Partner, the event’s impact was further amplified, connecting ideas, talent, and business opportunities for a brighter future.

Stay tuned to Lucknow Pulse for more updates on transformative events as we continue to highlight and support the growth of Uttar Pradesh’s dynamic business ecosystem.