FLO National Start-Up Conclave 2025

The FLO National Start-Up Conclave 2025 was a landmark event that reaffirmed FLO’s commitment to fostering women-led entrepreneurship. Organized under the aegis of the FLO National Start-Up Cell, the conclave served as a powerful platform for women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to connect, exchange insights, and drive innovation.

The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion, “Startup 2.0: Scaling & Sustaining in a Dynamic Ecosystem,” with distinguished leaders, including Dimple Mirchandani, Sarika Saxena, Ruchita Taneja Aggarwal, Archana Jahagirdar, and Ankita Vashishtha. They shared valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of scaling businesses, securing investments, and thriving in an ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape.

A major attraction was the Startup Pitch Competition, where promising entrepreneurs showcased their groundbreaking ideas before an esteemed jury. The event culminated in the prestigious FLO Start-Up Awards, recognizing the most outstanding women-led ventures that exemplified innovation, resilience, and business acumen.

Award Winners:

• Shruti Chand – Bangalore
• Dolly Suri – Lucknow
• Dr. Shilpa – Ahmedabad
• Aanchal Kejriwal – Chennai

Chapter Awards:

• Focused Excellence – Bengaluru
• Mountain Mover – Jammu & Kashmir
• Momentum Maestro – Chennai
• Conclave Champion – Kanpur
• Opportunity Architect – Hyderabad

Beyond celebrating success stories, the conclave addressed key challenges such as funding accessibility, mentorship, and gender biases that continue to shape the startup ecosystem. The discussions reinforced FLO’s role as a catalyst for change, inspiring women entrepreneurs to push boundaries and dream bigger.

A special acknowledgment goes to the incredible FLO Startup Team, led by the dynamic Dr. Aarti Gupta, and supported by Archana Doshi, Priyanka Gulati, Simran Sahni, Suchita Gupta, Jyothi Thomas, Pooja Arambhan, Priya Goutham, and Aanchal Sethi, whose dedication made the event a grand success.

With its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs, FLO continues to pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative startup landscape in India.