World Entrepreneurs Day 2024: A look at these 5 Gen Z founders' startup journey

World Entrepreneurs Day is celebrated on August 21 every year. On this day, individuals from all around the world get together to discuss ideas, tell stories, and support one another to pursue their business dreams. 

The first time, World Entrepreneurs Day was observed in 2010. Since then, it has become an international event to make people aware of the value of entrepreneurship.

On this day, let's know the startup journey of these five Gen Z entrepreneurs who are not just participating in the global business arena but also redefining it. 

1- Zepto's Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra

Zepto was founded by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra in their early twenties. The duo approach focuses on delivering a wide range of products, from fresh produce to electronics, within minutes. Zepto's early success demonstrates its ability to not only recognise an urgent problem but also design a quick, effective solution that connects with a large client base.

2- Tilak Mehta, founder of Paper n Parcels

Tilak Mehta started Paper n Parcels at the age of 18. Paper n Parcels started with a straightforward but effective concept motivated by the outstanding distribution network of the Mumbai Dabbawalas. The company offers parcel delivery services. At the tender age of 13, he embarked upon his entrepreneurial path, with an impressive dedication to resolving practical issues.

3- Jannat Zubair, founder of Nayaab by Jannat

Jannat Zubair, a 22-year-old actress and content creator's startup focuses on providing affordable and elegant modest wear and abayas. 

4- Advait Thakur, CEO,  Apex Infosys India

A 19-year-old Indian tech prodigy embarked on his technology journey at the age of six. His early fascination with computers led him to create his first website when he was only nine years old, showcasing his extraordinary talent and potential. Today, Thakur serves as the CEO of Apex Infosys India, a role he has excelled in despite his young age. His expertise extends to working with advanced technologies, including Google’s AI and Natural Language Processing APIs, where he has been contributing innovative solutions for several years. 

5- Raghav Gupta, co-founder of Futurense Technologies and The 1% Club

Raghav Gupta, 24, is a notable Gen-Z entrepreneur making waves. Gupta, co-founder of Futurense Technologies and The 1% Club has changed India's socio-finance scene. The 1% Club, founded by finance specialists Sharan and Raghav has grown to become the country's largest socio-finance community. The enterprises target crucial issues in finance and artificial intelligence, to bridge the gap between developing technology and the workforce, particularly engineers who risk falling behind.