Indore: Renowned entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker Akash Joshi, CEO of Grawish, addressed aspiring entrepreneurs as a Startup Mentor and Speaker at SAGE Startup Spark 2.0 2026, organised by SAGE University Indore in association with the FICCI Young Leaders Forum. The event brought together students, innovators, startup founders and industry experts to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
During his keynote session, Akash Joshi shared valuable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey of building multiple successful ventures and achieving the ₹100 crore milestone. He emphasized that successful businesses are built on solving real-world problems, creating strong systems, embracing technology, and maintaining unwavering consistency.
Following his passion for innovation and business transformation, Akash Joshi is currently leading Grawish, the No. 1 Digital Marketing Agency in Indore, helping businesses accelerate growth through digital marketing, branding, artificial intelligence, performance marketing, and technology-driven business solutions. He encouraged students to adopt a growth mindset and leverage digital innovation to build globally competitive startups.
Speaking to the audience, Akash Joshi said, “Every great startup begins with a simple idea backed by relentless execution. Success belongs to those who keep learning, adapting, and creating value for society.”
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students and budding entrepreneurs who interacted with Joshi on topics including startup validation, scaling businesses, AI, digital marketing, leadership, and fundraising. His practical insights and real-life business experiences inspired participants to think beyond conventional career paths and pursue entrepreneurship with confidence.
The organisers appreciated Akash Joshi’s contribution in motivating the next generation of founders and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. His session emerged as one of the highlights of SAGE Startup Spark 2.0 2026, reaffirming the event’s mission of connecting young innovators with accomplished business leaders.
