NOVEMBER 20239of them have their sights set on becoming full-time entrepreneurs, as the allure of traditional careers continues to fade. 80 percent of Gen Z, believes that they are better suited for entrepreneurship than their parents' generation."Today India is rapidly moving towards hitting the century of the unicorns. I believe the golden era of India's start-ups is starting now." -Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has effortlessly encouraged the young burning brains and learning hearts who are always ready to take the highest flight. He launched Startup India campaign which has ushered in even more possibilities for the Indian start-up ecosystem. He said to the young risk takers not to be stagnant in their local market but touch the global market with their innovation and make our country proud."Startups are going to be the backbone of New India" - Narendra ModiQualities which make them Best of the BestThese next-generation innovators are typically driven by a vision to create meaningful changes and are unafraid to challenge the status quo. Considering these values, they are creating businesses that address pressing global challenges, from climate change to social inequalities Gen Zs are being raised in this digital age. As Gen Zs have an inherent connection with the cutting ­edge technologies they can quickly adopt new digital tools and platforms, leveraging them to streamline processes, reach broader audiences and scale their businesses rapidly.They have experienced digital revolution in various industries, revolutionizing sectors such as e-commerce, fintech and the sharing economy. This rejuvenated and shrill generation is bringing creativity and a fresh perspective to the table and makes the whole world bound to embrace these new thoughts wholeheartedly.Let's see few of the burning examples of Gen Z entrepreneurs who are making India proud.Aadit Palicha & Kaivalya VohraTwo Stanford University drop-outs Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, founded a quick commerce platform that offers a 10-minute grocery delivery service. The startup was launched to provide customers with ultra-fast grocery delivery and became India's first unicorn of 2023 raising $200 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion. Before starting the company Palicha, CEO of the company belongs to Mumbai launched a carpooling mobile application in Dubai called GoPool. Vohra, who is the CTO of the company, belongs to Bengaluru but grew up in Dubai. He is the youngest millionaire in India. As per IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022, Zepto founders Palicha and Vohra are having a net worth of Rs. 1200 crore and Rs. 1000 crore, respectively."We are not scared to do what we have not done and in the process, compete with bigger players." -Aadit PalichaAdvait ThakurA Young Entrepreneur, AI Researcher,Computer programmer and all-around tech extraordinaire is the founder of Apex Infosys India, and is currently its chief executive officer. This 15-year-old Indian tech prodigy started using computers at the age of six and launched NOVEMBER 20239GEN Zs ARE BREAKING THE MOLD &MAKING THEIR MARK TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE
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