India’s 10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Look Out for In 2025

Karan Setia

Karan Setia is a seasoned digital marketing entrepreneur and educator who currently serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of the Delhi School of Internet Marketing (DSIM), which he acquired in April 2025. Under his leadership, DSIM has been reshaped to combine hands-on agency experience with structured online learning, empowering both students and professionals.

With an MBA in Finance and Marketing and over nine years of practical experience, Karan has helped scale more than 250 brands through his expertise in performance advertising, SEO, e-commerce strategy, and social media campaigns. He is also the founder of Harnium, a digital marketing agency that delivers end-to-end solutions, including 3D animated websites, branding, social media, video production, and analytics.

Karan has bootstrapped all his ventures including Harnium, Body & Butter and Nayantra with a focus on sustainable growth. As a co-founder at DSIM and digital marketing trainer , he blends theoretical knowledge with real-world insights, aiming to unlock the true potential of youth and help them build careers beyond traditional degrees.

Passionate about making digital education accessible and effective, Karan continues to mentor aspiring professionals and is committed to shaping India’s next generation of marketing leaders.

Chitresh Soni

Chitresh Soni, an accomplished director, digital strategist, and Co-founder & Advisor at Rising Star Communication, is redefining how businesses grow in today’s competitive marketplace. With expertise spanning customer service, marketing, and business development, he has built a strong reputation for helping brands scale through online business expansion and performance-driven campaigns.

Specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising and digital marketing, Mr. Soni has consistently delivered measurable results, enabling organizations to boost revenues and strengthen their presence. Guided by the belief that a powerful brand identity is the cornerstone of success, he leverages his skills to enhance visibility, foster audience engagement, and create long-term brand value.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Soni hosts a YouTube channel featuring insightful podcasts that share strategies, industry updates, and inspiring stories for entrepreneurs and marketers. With his vision and leadership, he continues to be recognized as a trusted name in digital growth and brand building.

Dharmesh Chandra Joshi

Dharmesh Chandra Joshi is a first-generation entrepreneur and innovator from Uttarakhand who has emerged as a leading voice in India’s evolving real estate and hospitality sector. Coming from a humble background, with his father serving as a schoolteacher, Dharmesh’s journey reflects resilience, vision, and a deep-rooted belief in building something of his own.

With a career that spans multiple ventures, he has experienced the full spectrum of entrepreneurship—from early setbacks to breakthrough innovation. In 2023, he launched SliceDeal, a pioneering platform in fractional resort ownership, blending real estate, hospitality, fintech, and lifestyle into one seamless model.

Known for his founder-driven approach, Dharmesh has been personally involved in every aspect of SliceDeal’s development, from branding and product design to digital automation and customer experience. His mission extends beyond business—he aims to democratize luxury ownership, making high-value assets and experiences accessible to middle-income families and young professionals.

Today, Dharmesh stands as an inspiring example of how persistence, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership can transform humble beginnings into industry-shaping ventures.

Siddhii Shaah

Siddhii Shaah is a renowned Holistic Healer, Angel Card Reader, and Spiritual Energy Activation Coach, who has empowered over 11,000 individuals to unlock their true potential. As the Founder of Yana's Healing Studio, she has mastered over 100 healing modalities, helping people transform their lives through energy work, intuitive guidance, and spiritual healing.

Recognized as the Best Healer in 2022, Best Reader in 2023, and Best Coach in 2024 by the Miral Foundation, Siddhi specializes in powerful money-healing programs, relationship counseling, and transformational healing techniques like The Celestial Dragons Healing System. Her teachings have guided countless individuals - including corporate professionals and homemakers - into successful healing careers.

Siddharth Kaul

Siddharth Kaul, Founder and Director of Digital Molecule Pvt. Ltd., is driving rapid growth for Indian startups through innovative digital strategies and over 13 years of industry expertise. Under his leadership, Digital Molecule has become a trusted partner for more than 100 + brands across India, offering tailored solutions that go beyond ads and websites. Siddharth’s vision is clear: to build strong digital foundations that enable startups to scale efficiently and sustainably. His team specializes in designing intuitive websites, executing performance-driven campaigns, and creating strategies that convert audiences into loyal customers. What sets him apart is a deep understanding of startup challenges and a results-oriented approach that prioritizes growth over vanity metrics. From e-commerce ventures to emerging tech companies, Siddharth has helped businesses transform ideas into thriving brands. His journey reflects a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, making Digital Molecule a catalyst for success in India’s competitive digital ecosystem.

Varun Chibber

Varun Chibber is the Managing Director of Chibber Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a leading force in Maharashtra’s real estate and redevelopment sector. He has built a reputation for delivering projects that balance financial viability with social impact. Under his leadership, Chibber Ventures has amassed a strong portfolio of Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) undertakings & infrastructure projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, unlocking significant value through Floor Space Index (FSI) monetization and redevelopment-driven growth.

Known for his strategic vision and ability to execute complex deals, Varun has successfully positioned Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and other emerging hubs as attractive investment destinations for developers. His transparent and efficient approach has helped foster trust with communities, stakeholders, and institutional partners alike. Varun continues to drive Chibber Ventures’ mission of sustainable and inclusive urban transformation, ensuring that redevelopment not only reshapes skylines but also uplifts lives.

Namrata Jena

Namrata Jena is a brand consultant, mentor, motivational speaker, and healer dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, especially startups and women-led businesses. As the founder of Powai Events and Powai Events Connect, she has built a thriving ecosystem rooted in trust, collaboration, and growth—transforming how entrepreneurs connect, learn, and flourish.

Her entrepreneurial journey began with a vision to create a platform where businesses could be seen and heard. Today, Powai Events has evolved into a powerful marketing and networking hub, both online and offline. Her business networking meets go beyond exchanging cards—focusing instead on meaningful conversations, curated discussions, and authentic relationships.

Namrata’s mentorship programs are anchored in her 3C Principle: Consistency, Communication, and Community. She blends practical branding strategies with mindset coaching, helping entrepreneurs overcome self-doubt and build lasting success.

A soul and energy healer, inner child healer, and manifestation coach, Namrata integrates personal growth with business growth, guiding individuals to align their inner selves with their professional goals. Her mission is clear: to create a ripple effect where empowered entrepreneurs uplift others, fostering an ecosystem of abundance and shared success.

Vikash Yadav

Vikash Yadav is the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Screed Private Limited, a company at the forefront of India’s flooring industry. Under his leadership, Bharat Screed has become a trusted manufacturer of advanced flooring machines, known for precision, durability, and innovation. With over 6.5 years of industry experience and a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Production Technologies, Vikash brings deep technical expertise to developing high-performance and sustainable solutions.

His passion lies in transforming India’s flooring landscape by introducing machines and technologies that meet global standards while addressing local industry needs. Alongside Bharat Screed, he also leads CreteLife Floor and Interior Solutions Pvt. Ltd., further extending his commitment to quality flooring solutions.

Recognized for his customer-first approach and engineering excellence, Vikash Yadav continues to drive Bharat Screed’s growth with a vision to set new benchmarks of innovation and reliability in the flooring sector.

Sudhish KT

Sudhish KT from Karnataka has created history by setting a world record with the Largest Coin Collection from Different Nations, comprising 1,499 coins from 537 countries. His achievement, officially recognized by the Worldwide Book of Records, goes beyond numbers to represent a remarkable journey of passion, patience, and perseverance. Each coin in his collection reflects a story, carrying with it the legacy of empires, extinct nations, colonies, states, and modern countries. Unlike casual collecting, Sudhish dedicated years to research, discovery, and careful preservation, turning his collection into a living archive of history and culture. His work preserves the identity of nations through currency, transforming metal and mint into symbols of heritage. With his name now permanently etched in the record books, Sudhish stands as an inspiration, proving that when passion is pursued wholeheartedly, even a simple hobby can evolve into global recognition and a timeless legacy for future generations.

Mayur Sejpal

With an MBA and over 15 years of experience in the financial and investment market, Mayur Sejpal has emerged as a trusted advisor and entrepreneur. His journey reflects dedication, discipline, and a vision to empower individuals and businesses with the right financial strategies.

Mayur currently serves as Director in One Bull Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd., Akshay Education Pvt. Ltd., and Saffron Factory Informatics Pvt. Ltd., and not only this mayur working in multiple companies as an advisor for to guide them successful strategies for the future.

Over the years, he has advised more than thousands of clients, guiding them in investments and wealth creation. His approach is rooted in understanding client goals and offering strategies tailored to long-term growth. Alongside individual clients, Mayur also advises multiple listed and unlisted companies, playing a pivotal role in their strategic decisions and *IPO advisory*, helping businesses raise capital and scale effectively.

What sets him apart is his client-first philosophy and deep market insights. By blending knowledge with experience, he ensures that wealth creation is sustainable and rewarding. Today, Mayur Sejpal stands as a reliable name in IPO Advisory & financial advisory, committed to shaping futures and building lasting value.