Mumbai, December 2025: The 21st edition of E-Summit 2025, hosted by the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Bombay, unfolded as a dynamic meeting ground for ideas, ambition, and innovation. Held in 2nd week of December, the summit brought together students, founders, investors, and industry leaders from across the country, reaffirming its position as one of Asia’s largest entrepreneurship conclaves. The conclave hosted Ten Minute Million- an on-the-spot funding platform where startup founders can pitch to 16 investors in 10 minutes before an audience to compete for Rs 3.5 million. Additionally, the Startup Expo will also give founders the opportunity to showcase and market their products to more than 50,000 attendees.
Louis Stitch partnered with E-Summit 2025 as the Lifestyle Partner, aligning with the summit’s spirit of originality, craftsmanship, and long-term value creation. The association reflects the brand’s vision of supporting platforms that nurture ambition, creativity, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By engaging with a young, driven audience at the cusp of building ideas and businesses, Louis Stitch aimed to contribute to an ecosystem that values thoughtful growth, resilience, and contemporary Indian craftsmanship.
The two-day summit featured insightful conversations from leaders across business, governance, media, and the creator economy. Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, spoke on leading legacy brands through innovation, while Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boAt, and Kunal Bahl, Co-founder of AceVector and Titan Capital, shared practical insights on building and backing modern businesses. Smriti Irani, Former Union Minister, and Anil Agarwal, Founder of Vedanta Resources, reflected on leadership and scale, while Ankur Warikoo, Founder of WebVeda, connected with students on personal growth and clarity. Media and digital perspectives were brought in by Rubika Liyaquat, Consulting Editor at News18, and Naman Mathur (Mortal), Content Creator and CMO at 8Bit Creatives, adding depth to discussions around communication and the creator economy.
Speaking about the association, Amol Goel, Founder & CEO, Louis Stitch, said:
“E-Summit is a reminder of the energy and intent that drive India’s startup ecosystem. Being part of a platform where students and founders are openly exchanging ideas, questioning norms, and learning from diverse experiences is truly inspiring. For us, it was meaningful to engage with a community that values originality, craftsmanship, and long-term thinking.”
Reflecting on the interaction with the audience, Anurag Mehta, Marketing Head, Louis Stitch, added: “What made the experience special was the honesty of conversations across the campus. Whether it was about building brands, navigating failures, or finding purpose, there was a strong sense of curiosity and openness. It felt less like a conventional event and more like a shared learning space for everyone involved.”
E-Summit 2025 once again reaffirmed IIT Bombay’s role as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, bringing together people, perspectives, and possibilities. The summit created an environment that was both meaningful and memorable, with partners such as Louis Stitch contributing to the overall success of the event by supporting innovation-led conversations and enhancing the on-ground experience for attendees.
