Unicorn Diaries: How To Make A Billion? Frontline Insights On The Internet Economy | EXCLUSIVE

With disruptive business models and tech-powered platforms, Indian startups are raking in millions of dollars in funding and witnessing a massive surge in valuation, making this a "decade of unicorns" for India, according to industry leaders. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2021, upGrad co-founder and MD Mayank Kumar said given the significant rise in the number of startups achieving unicorn status, it is a "decade of unicorns" for India. Urban Company founder and CEO Abhiraj Bhal said valuation is an outcome metric of the work done by the startup. Droom founder Sandeep Aggarwal, who has previously founded e-commerce platform ShopClues, noted that beyond the US, there are only two countries - India and China - that can provide access to about a billion internet population. Listen in: #IndiaTodayConclave2021 #ABetterNormal #RahulGarg #SandeepAggarwal #AbhirajBhal #MayankKumar At a time when a crippling pandemic, personal loss and anxiety marked the year gone by, the India Today Conclave promises to bring stories of resilience from those who fought all odds to scale greater heights. Politics. Technology. Climate change. Environment. Sport. Food. Entertainment. Economics. Religious expression. History. Law. Global dynamics. Power. The shape of human futures itself. In every sphere of our public and personal life, we will probe new ways of being. We will ask for a rethink. We will reach for #ABetterNormal. India Today is organizing the 19th edition of the India Today Conclave on Friday, October 8 & Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The India Today Conclave is the country's most prestigious global thought platform. It has been the signature event of India's most trusted news brand for over two decades and aims to chart a bold new future through a free and honest exchange of ideas amongst the finest global minds. SUBSCRIBE to India Today Conclave so you don't miss any session and make sure to enable Push Notifications, so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!