Entrepreneurship as a Modern Day Tool for Nation-building | Mudit Kumar | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth

In an era where entrepreneurship is often measured by valuations and unicorns, Mudit Kumar offers a more powerful perspective: entrepreneurs are the new nation builders. He explores how ordinary individuals are creating jobs, solving societal challenges, empowering communities, and shaping India's future. This talk is a call to see entrepreneurship not merely as a path to personal success, but as a force for national progress, where innovation, courage, and purpose come together to reimagine a nation. Mudit Kumar is a startup ecosystem builder, entrepreneur, angel investor, and storyteller dedicated to advancing Indiaís innovation landscape. As Co-Founder and COO of Ideabaaz, he has helped create a founder-focused platform that connects startups with visibility, capital, and growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, wealth management, and startup enablement, Mudit actively supports high-potential ventures across deeptech, AI, spacetech, healthtech, and emerging technologies. He collaborates with institutions such as IIT Madras and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) to foster innovation-driven ecosystems. A jury member at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Mudit is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs who are shaping Indiaís future through innovation, impact, and nation-building. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx