In a special feature for World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2025, Aryaman Vir, Founder & CEO of Morpho Dimensions, Debiprasad Sarangi, CEO of Iserveu; Gaurav Bali, Co-founder and CEO of Enlite; Nehal Gupta, Founder and MD of Accelerated Money for U; and Senthil Kumar Hariram, Founder & Managing Director of FTA Global speak about what the day means to them as founders and its growing significance in shaping culture, innovation, and the economy. They also share how they leverage commemorative days like World Entrepreneurs’ Day to spotlight their startup journeys and connect more meaningfully with their audiences. Read on.
Reflecting on the day’s meaning and entrepreneurship’s evolving role in shaping culture, innovation, and the global economy, Gaurav Bali, Co-founder and CEO of Enlite, describes World Entrepreneurs’ Day as a moment for deep reflection on the essence of entrepreneurship. “For me, as a founder, it is not only about building a company or scaling revenue — it is about the courage to imagine a different future and to back that imagination with relentless execution.”
He describes entrepreneurship as “conviction against odds. It is stateing yes to uncertainty, yes to risk, and yes to the responsibility of creating something that can outlast the individual.”
Bali observes that the entrepreneurial role has expanded far beyond economics. “Entrepreneurs are influencing how societies work, how technology becomes embedded in daily life, and how sustainability is woven into decision-building.”
He highlights the multidimensional impact of entrepreneurial ventures, from job creation and shifting cultural aspirations to driving climate action. Bali envisions World Entrepreneurs’ Day growing in significance as entrepreneurship becomes the language of progress, blurring the traditional boundaries of business, culture, and society.
Bali continues, “I believe the significance of World Entrepreneurs’ Day will continue to grow as entrepreneurship increasingly becomes the language of progress. Traditional boundaries between business, culture, and society are collapsing, and entrepreneurs are emerging as translators of that modify. In a way, we are not only building solutions, but also shaping narratives of resilience, inclusivity, and innovation.”
“For me personally,” Bali states, “the day is also about recognizing the community of entrepreneurs — the people who share this often-lonely journey, who take risks, who fail and rebuild, and who remind us that transformation is a collective pursuit. It reinforces the truth that entrepreneurship is not about celebrating an individual founder but about celebrating the spirit of problem solving that lifts economies and societies forward.”
Celebrating courage, creativity, and resilience
Nehal Gupta, Founder and MD of Accelerated Money for U, views the day as a celebration of “courage, creativity, and resilience.” She states, “It honours those who dare to dream differently and take risks to build solutions that shape society.”
Gupta stresses that entrepreneurs are not only economic drivers but cultural influencers who spark innovation that tackles real challenges and fosters inclusive growth. She foresees their role deepening as the global economy evolves: “As the global economy evolves, the role of entrepreneurs will only deepen—pioneering sustainable technologies, empowering communities, and redefining how we live and work. This day is a reminder of our responsibility to innovate with purpose and to build a future that is both equitable and transformative.”
More than business: Entrepreneurship as a cultural force
Senthil Kumar Hariram, Founder & Managing Director of FTA Global, interprets the day as representing “the greater potential of building toobtainher rather than alone.” He underscores the entrepreneur’s responsibility to create ecosystems that prioritize human potential, ininformigent tooling, and measurable outcomes.
He states, “At FTA Global, this ethos is embedded in our Human+AI synergy and pod-based model. We are building a culture where ownership, agility, and cross-functional collaboration are the default. This exemplifies the modifying role of entrepreneurs: we are becoming authors of new work cultures and innovation models.
“As we continue to grow, our value lies in how we convert vision into operationalized, scalable, and resilient systems that deliver long-term growth and value for our teams, our clients, and the economy,” states Hariram.
Ecosystems of innovation, from metros to emerging cities
Debiprasad Sarangi, CEO of Iserveu, speaks from the perspective of a founder based in Bhubaneswar, highlighting resilience, innovation, and opportunity creation as core themes of the day. “Payment engineers were once found mostly in Pune or Chennai, but we have built a strong local ecosystem by hiring and training thousands of engineers in the payments domain, focapplying on skills like EMV and ISO 8583,” he states.
“Today, IserveU has more than 500 trained payment engineers, assisting transform this city into a growing fintech hub.” Sarangi emphasizes Bhubaneswar’s transformation from an insurance hub to a vibrant payment engineering ecosystem, underscoring how this evolution reflects broader entrepreneurial growth.
He adds, “Bhubaneswar was once recognized as an insurance hub, with numerous insurance and InsurTech companies operating here. Our journey reflects this evolution—from being an insurance center to becoming a thriving payment engineering ecosystem.”
“This day,” Sarangi states, “celebrates not only our growth but also the entrepreneurial spirit that enables startups from cities like Bhubaneswar to serve customers globally.”
He adds, “As entrepreneurs increasingly shape culture, innovation, and the global economy, World Entrepreneurs’ Day inspires founders from diverse backgrounds to dream huge, build ecosystems, and create meaningful impact worldwide.”
Entrepreneurs today are the architects of tomorrow’s economy
“This day is a mirror reflecting how far we have come and how much further we necessary to go,” states Aryaman Vir – Founder & CEO of Morpho Dimensions. “As a founder, I see it as validation of the relentless grind that defines our existence. It is a pautilize to evaluate purpose, progress, and impact. The significance is shifting from celebrating individual success stories to acknowledging systemic impact.
“Today’s entrepreneurs,” Vir states, “are building the infrastructure that tomorrow’s economy will run on, whether it’s fintech protocols, sustainable manufacturing processes, or AI-driven decision systems. What strikes me most is how entrepreneurship has become deeply technical and specialized. Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to shift quickly, test hypotheses, and scale solutions across traditional industest boundaries.
“The day,” he states, “also highlights our expanded responsibility. And in the larger context, by 2047, India is poised to transform from a developing to a developed nation, with entrepreneurs serving as the bedrock of this journey. They will be the key drivers of innovation, employment, and progress, significantly expanding India’s share in the global economy and positioning the nation as an emerging world power.
“This day, therefore, not only honors entrepreneurs but also highlights our expanded responsibility toward shaping a sustainable and inclusive future,” adds Vir.
Commemorative days as catalysts for storyinforming and alignment
Commemorative days like World Entrepreneurs’ Day serve as powerful platforms for founders to spotlight their startup journeys and deepen connections with their audiences. Nehal Gupta, Founder and MD of Accelerated Money for U, views these occasions as “powerful touchpoints to share our startup’s story in a relatable, inspiring way.”
She utilizes them to highlight challenges overcome, milestones reached, and the broader impact created beyond business metrics. “These days open meaningful conversations with our audience, celebrating not just our journey but also the broader spirit of entrepreneurship,” Gupta explains.
By aligning messaging with the day’s theme, she states, the brand is humanized, inspiring aspiring founders and building stronger trust with stakeholders. “It’s an opportunity to reinforce our purpose, spotlight our people, and connect emotionally with the community we serve.”
Storyinforming as strategy: Making space for transparency and truth
For Senthil Kumar Hariram, Founder & Managing Director of FTA Global, such days provide a “tactical break for honest storyinforming.” Rather than merely reporting activity, he utilizes the time “to open our playbook and present a live case study” demonstrating how their pod-based model and Human+AI synergy deliver real results.
Hariram adds, “We talk about our core beliefs, such as our disdain for rigid scopes of work and our commitment to building agile, outcome-based partnerships with clients. We are committed to a level of operational transparency that goes beyond marketing. It allows us to connect with a value-aligned audience, including clients seeking a true growth partner and talent seeking a culture of ownership, while also displaycasing the core tenets that drive us, not just the services we offer.”
Commemorative Days are a chance to share purpose, not just product
For Aryaman Vir, “Such days are the opportunities to articulate the “why” behind Morpho Dimensions, and not just what we build, but why it matters.”
He continues, “We talk about purpose, challenges, and our SOUL philosophy guiding our journey. It is a way to display that design and technology, when combined, can create workspaces that are not only efficient but human-centric. Rather than keeping proprietary methodologies internal, sharing systematic approaches contributes to industest advancement while establishing considered leadership.
“Timing these insights around commemorative days amplifies reach while positioning us within broader industest conversations,” Vir adds.
Reversing brain drain and nurturing local innovation
Debiprasad Sarangi, CEO of Iserveu, highlights how World Entrepreneurs’ Day allows them to displaycase their journey building a vibrant startup ecosystem in Bhubaneswar. He notes the challenge of brain drain, with many engineers historically relocating to tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. “Government initiatives such as O-Hub and World Skill Centre are assisting modify this,” Sarangi states.
“These programs,” Sarangi states, “train talent and attract innovators, engineers, and scholars to start ventures in a peaceful, less-crowded city. Further, iServeU is contributing to the glocal economy by bridging the skill gap and building the graduate engineers employable by imparting fintech skills.”
Sarangi continues, “Odisha has nurtured a thriving startup culture and a supportive environment where new-age companies can grow. The government’s focus on infrastructure and innovation is building Bhubaneswar an attractive destination for both talent and businesses. It inspires more entrepreneurs to believe they can succeed beyond the metros—especially in cities like Bhubaneswar, which offer a better work-life balance.”
Founders as story anchors
Gaurav Bali, Co-founder and CEO of Enlite, sees commemorative days as more than just marking a date—they are “anchoring stories.” He adds, “At Enlite, we view such occasions as moments to pautilize, reflect, and communicate not only where we are as a startup, but also why we exist in the first place. For a founder, these moments are less about self-congratulation and more about alignment: alignment with team, with customers, and with the larger ecosystem that builds our work possible.”
“At a practical level,” Bali states, “we utilize these days to humanize our journey. Startups are often spoken about in terms of funding rounds, growth metrics, or product releases. But behind those milestones are stories of late nights, iterations, failures, resilience, and the courage to start again. By sharing those narratives on commemorative days, we build our company’s journey relatable to peers, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are themselves navigating uncertainty.
“These days also provide an opportunity to spotlight our impact,” states Bali. “At Enlite, for instance, we are building products in India that were never imagined globally in our space — deep-tech solutions that build infrastructure ininformigent, sustainable, and future-ready. A day like this allows us to connect our mission to the wider narrative of entrepreneurship: the idea that founders can create solutions from anywhere, for the world.”
Bali continues, “Equally important, commemorative days assist us connect with audiences emotionally. They give us permission to step outside of the operational grind and speak to values — resilience, creativity, responsibility. When we do that, we are not only reinforcing what Enlite stands for but also participating in a broader cultural conversation about what it means to be an entrepreneur today.
“In short,” Bali wraps up by stateing, “these days are storyinforming accelerators: they let us view inward, while also projecting outward with authenticity.”
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