That’s a wrap!
Thank you for celebrating a phenomenal decade of impact with us!
This milestone gave us the chance to reflect on a decade of partnerships, ideas, and actions that shaped our journey and your presence made it even more meaningful.
5 sessions. 10 leaders. Countless attendees.
We marked the day with inspiring conversations, bold insights, and connections that will carry our shared impact into the future


















What was the event about?
Growth beyond templates
Long term impact comes from moving away from fixed success playbooks and recognising where new stories of growth are taking shape
AI as intervention
India is carving a strong niche in solving the challenges created by global AI adoption with a focus on ethics and collaboration
Scaling with substance
Scaling is not about size or speed but about trust, accountability and governance forming the backbone of sustainable growth
Purpose driven Gen Z
Gen Z expects transparency, flexibility and growth and organisations are beginning to reshape cultures around purpose and people first values
A day of ideas, insights, and inspiration!
What are attendees have to say
It was a great, insightful session. I learned a lot about people, culture, and how founders resonate with the thought process of taking a company forward in terms of learning and growth …
Sanjeevni
Hinge Health
This event brought amazing people on board, it was so insightful with such unique combinations. We got to know different kinds of insights …. many important things we usually miss out on in seminars. This one was truly unique…
Rutuja Satpute
Wakefit Innovations Ltd.
I’ve been associated with Serein for about four years now, it has always been wonderful. The panel and discussions were excellent. The thought process shared by Prof. Rishikesh and Karthik are definitely takeaways for me, and I look forward to learning more from them.
Anusha Patel
OVH Cloud
Many congratulations to you and your organisation, and thank you for inviting us on your big day. The event has been amazing. The collaboration with SmartCue was especially impressive. The way you extend your support is so professional, it left us spellbound.
Lalit Singh
SmartCue
Speakers
IIMB
Rishikesha Krishnan
Prof. Krishnan is a leading voice on strategy & innovation with 200+ publications across journals, books & the popular press.
BeVisioneers
Mariah Levin
Mariah, Executive Director at beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, leads a global community of young environmental innovators across 55+ countries.
The Economist
Shailesh Chitnis
Shailesh is The Economist’s global business writer covering tech & innovation. He co-founded Compile, a health data startup later acquired by McKesson.
Blume Ventures
Karthik Reddy
Karthik Reddy, Co-founder & MP at Blume Ventures ($750M AUM), has backed 175+ startups and shaped India’s VC policy via IVCA, SEBI & NSAC.
Saas Labs
Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma, founder & angel investor, leads SaaS Labs (Series B), serving 7K+ businesses across 40+ countries with a 330-member global team.
The Agami Project
Chloé Zimmermann
Chloé, architect and co-founder of The Agami Project, drives regenerative design across India & Austria, blending tradition, innovation & climate action.
3one4 Capital
Nruthya Madappa
Nruthya, Partner at 3one4 Capital, drives startup growth & global scale, backing 100+ firms and shaping one of India’s top VC platforms since 2020.
Odessa
Roopa Jayaraman
Roopa, CTO & India Site Head at Odessa, leads global SaaS growth, 1,000+ team ops, and drives DEI with 40% women representation worldwide.
Serein 10
What is the event about?
Serein is bringing together a dynamic group of founders, investors, and business leaders to explore a powerful question: how do we build businesses that scale and last, the right way?
As we celebrate 10 years of working with over 500 organisations across 35 countries, this event marks a milestone moment and a forward-looking conversation.
Serein 10
Why attend?
- Hear candid insights from leaders building bold, future-ready businesses
- Discover how to scale with purpose, lead with clarity, and adapt with AI
- Connect with founders, VCs, and changemakers over real conversations
- Walk away inspired, with fresh ideas and strategies you’ll want to put into action
Serein 10
Agenda
12th August 2025
Day at a glance
We’ve packed our day with bold ideas, meaningful conversations and inspiring voices.
A decade in and we’re just getting started!
Unpacking India’s startup scene from an investor’s point of view and building business of value
Journey of Serein in the past decade, our global expansion and what lies ahead
A multi-perspective dialogue on innovation, sustainability, and businesses that are built to withstand the uncertainties of our times.
A visionary keynote session offering bold insights into the future of work and purpose-driven leadership
Exploring the evolving dynamics of talent, culture, and human potential in a tech-led world
Final thoughts, reflections, and a look forward as we conclude the day’s journey
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