10th edition of TiECON sees participation from more than 700 entrepreneurs 

Pune : With AI talent in India, AI skills penetration, digital economy, access to data and its use in various sectors, phenomenal entrepreneurship spirit, India has the best potential to take leadership in AI applications opined various experts at the TiECON 2025, the flagship event of the The Indus Entrepreneurs ( TiE), Pune chapter, a not- for – profit making organisation dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. The two day conference featuring deep dive master classes and  technology sessions saw a participation of more than 700 young entrepreneurs . 
Dr.Mayur Datar Chief Datar Scientist , Flipkart spoke on AI Evolution and application in e-commerce and  said that GenAI has seen an unparalleled pace of adoption and level of interest. 
Startups get their lesson from Sporting Arena 
In conversation with Rahul Chaudhary CoFounder Treebo , Mr. Viren Rasquinha, the  CEO of  OGQ and Ex India Hockey Caption said that  many of us  are most fearful about losing. But my defeats have taught me more than victories, he said refering to Olympic semifinals at Athens  against Australia. We learnt to handle the pressure of the situation and execute under pressure where chances come and go in fraction of a seconds.Margins are fine in sports and boils down on getting  better on every aspect. You have to focus and play to your strengths , he said . 
Rahul Chaudhary, CoFounder Treebo , said that choosing a sporting career is equally risky as starting a new business . Taking hits over the chin, rejection is a part of the daily routine. We can learn how athletes show resilience and fight back. 
Anu Aga conferred the ‘Spirit of TIE Award ‘
Anu Aga, Former Chairperson Thermax was conferred the ‘Spirit of TiE Award’ for her contribution to entrepreneurship and innovation. Mr.Ajay Bhagwat, President TiE Pune , Mr.Kiran Deshpande Chairperson TiECON 2025 and Mr.Naganand Doraswamy, former President TIE Bangalore were present on the occasion.
While accepting the award she said our country faces many social issues like malnutrition, education etc . Sharing her interest in working for  value based education for the underprivileged, she said that while we all do something for the society we should do more and I am a strong believer that everyone can contribute to a better world. In his inaugural address Ajay Bhagwat, President TiE, Pune Chapter said that there are 87 charter members benefitting close to 600 associate members with their knowledge, expertise and mentoring  . Entrepreneurship is the only way forward for our country. He outlined various structural mentorship programs and initiatives that TiE Pune has for young entrepreneurs like Nurture, TiECON, TiE University, TiE Women etc.
Mr.Kiran Deshpande, Chairperson TiECON 2025 and Global Trustee TiE said that taking these initiatives forward we are setting the stage for next generation of entrepreneurs.