MUMBAI: Conceptualized around start-ups and entrepreneurship, CNBC-TV18’s award-winning series and India’s longest-running show in the domain, Young Turks marks a milestone as it completes 18 years. Celebrating this landmark occasion, the channel will telecast an hour-long anniversary episode on 17 June, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Hosted by Shereen Bhan, the special show will chronicle the evolution of India’s entrepreneurial journey, along with showcasing the brilliant minds who have created valuable businesses across Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, b2B sectors that have contributed to India’s growth.
Speaking on the occasion, CNBC-TV18 managing editor and series editor for Young Turks Shereen Bhan shared, “It is a special day for all of us, as Young Turks completes 18 years. It is perhaps the world’s longest-running show on startups and entrepreneurship. Over the years, Young Turks have not just been a platform for new ideas but have helped nurture India’s startup ecosystem and culture. We have never chased ideas or enterprises based on valuation; we have only chased value and, that is what makes the show successful. It is the undying spirit, perseverance, of young entrepreneurs that have kept us going for the last 18 years, and we wish to continue and make it a much bigger success story!”
The anniversary special edition will witness some of the most successful start-ups & unicorns across various sectors talking about the changing dynamics of the economy and how the current situation has opened possibilities for innovations. The show will feature prominent investors and founders in the likes of Nexus Venture Partners co-founder and MD Naren Gupta, Lightspeed India Partners partner Dev Khare, Indian Angel Network co-founder Padmaja Ruparel, Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau, Rivigo co-founder Gazal Kalra, Meesho founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey and Vedantu CEO and co-founder Vamsi Krishna.
Since 2002, Young Turks has showcased and recognized the extraordinary work of budding business leaders and has brought its viewers, inspiring stories of entrepreneurship. In addition to showcasing entrepreneurial ventures, the show also features angel and venture capital activities/investments, campus start-ups, and international entrepreneurs.
