VMPL
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 2: Indian Startup School (ISS), India's Number 1 and fastest-growing founder-first learning and incubation institution, has announced the latest list of Top 25 founders selected for its flagship startup bootcamp at Two Horizon Centre, right opposite to DLF Camellias, Gurugram.
Following an intensely competitive selection process that saw over 3,450 applications from across India in the month of March, only 25 founders were chosen--representing an acceptance rate of just 0.72%, making the cohort among the most selective entrepreneurial programs in the country.
A New Standard for Founder Selection
The selection process at ISS evaluated applicants across multiple high-intensity parameters including strength of the core idea and market opportunity, founder-market fit and execution capability, scalability and innovation quotient, and clarity of business model and long-term vision.
The latest selection represents founders from 15+ cities across India, spanning 12+ high-growth sectors including DeepTech AI, HealthTech, FMCG, Agri-Exports, QSR, and Sustainability. The group also reflects a diverse mix from fourth-generation business leaders to Gen-Z digital-native builders.
About Indian Startup School
Indian Startup School is a new-age ecosystem to educate, incubate, and invest in founders at scale. With a focus on practical, operator-led learning, ISS has already worked with leading founders and incubated multiple early-stage startups through its intensive, outcome-driven programs.
The bootcamp is hosted at its state of the art campus managed by WeWork India in Two Horizon Centre, Gurugram, placing founders in one of India's most premium business ecosystems, surrounded by global corporates, VCs, and startup leaders.
ISS's faculty includes successful founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry operators, ensuring participants learn directly from those actively building and scaling companies.
Program Evolution and Demand
Reflecting the growing demand and proven outcomes, the program fee has increased from ₹70,000 to ₹1,50,000 within the last 6 months, reinforcing its positioning as a premium, high-impact founder experience.
The selected founders will undergo a rigorous, hands-on bootcamp at the ISS campus, designed to sharpen product-market fit, build scalable business models, develop investor-ready narratives and enable direct access to capital and mentorship
Founders will work closely with other funded founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders, gaining real-world insights and execution frameworks.
Top 25 Founders include:
1. Utsav & Rajiv Kohli, Sita Ram Diwan Chand Chole Bathure
Scaling Delhi's iconic Sita Ram Diwan Chand
2. Kshitij, Chinmay, Raghav, Cofounders, TeinPro by Randeep Hooda
Building a high-performance brand backed by athlete and celebrity influence.
3. Sriram Manyam, Founder, Protein nutrition brand
Building a high-quality daily protein solution redefining everyday nutrition.
4. Mayank Kumar, Founder, Accounting and Legality SAAS
Simplifying accounting and legal infrastructure for startups.
5. Gurmeet Gardgil, Founder, Mufasa Man
Creating a niche fragrance label centred on olfactory storytelling.
6. Dhruv Gogia, Founder, Dhruv Jewellers
Merging legacy diamond expertise with sustainable innovation.
7. Rishil Shah, Founder, EdTech platform
Leveraging short-form content to teach complex subjects like risk management.
8. Aman Pal, Founder, Community and Networking App
Scaling opportunities through strategic business networking.
9. Rupam Nag, Founder, Revia Clean
Eliminating plastic waste through refill-based personal care products.
10. Agastya Gupta, Founder, Noodiyos
Introducing emotion-driven meal recommendations via "Mood Chef AI."
11. Akash Tomar, Founder, Halwaiwala
Digitising traditional halwai networks for modern event planning.
12. Shivansh Mishra, Founder, Venn
Enabling skill exchange through a coin-based ecosystem.
13. Tanisha Wadhwa, Founder, Auraline Events
Combining experiential wedding curation with premium bridal kits.
14. Ajinkya S, Founder Vegan Leather Brand
Building sustainable alternatives to traditional leather.
15. Param Pal, Founder, Flatmate Dating App
Using swipe-based matching to simplify roommate search.
16. Yash Jain Bagra, Founder, Flatmate Discovery App
Creating a filtered ecosystem for personality-based roommate discovery.
17. Abhishek Ranjan, Founder, AI CMO SAAS
Developing an "AI CMO" for D2C brands.
18. Shivam Navik, Founder, Event Management
Unifying festivals and cultural experiences into a single access system.
19. Abhinav Jain, Founder, Jewellery Brand
Scaling traditional copper handicrafts globally.
20. Rachit Ahuja, Founder, The Kitchen Quarters
Empowering home bakers with professional-grade kitchens.
21. Mukesh Adepu, Founder, Smart Lighting System
Making aesthetic lighting more affordable and accessible.
22. Manpreet Sharma, Founder, EdTech Brand
Blending AI-led virtual training with offline coaching.
23. Sagar, Founder, Waste management startup
Monetising waste through tech-enabled segregation systems.
24. Pushpa Singh, Founder, Forever Happiness
Building around the "Health, Happiness, Harmony" framework.
25. Sanchit Verma, Founder, Telemedicine App
Scaling tele-physiotherapy through AI.
Looking Ahead
With this cohort, Indian Startup School continues to strengthen its position as India's Number 1 execution-focused founder ecosystem, enabling early-stage entrepreneurs to transition from ideas to scalable ventures.
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