D2C Insider, a leading platform for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, recently hosted its Regional CXO Meet – West. Held on November 15th at Mini Club House, Mahalaxmi Race Course, in Mumbai, hosted by Rajat Mittal ( Founding Team Member of POP Club) the event saw renowned D2C founders, industry leaders, and investors, gathering for a night of networking and community building.
An evening of game-changing ideas and learnings
The event kicked off with a rapid “Speed Networking” segment which saw renowned D2C personalities engaging in a face to face conversation at the seating for some rapid brainstorming and exchange of ideas.
Next up, Abhishek Shah, founder of D2C Insider, gave some words of excitement for the audience members, that set the tone for the evening.
Balfour Manuel, MD at Blue Dart, delivered a keynote to give his insights about the latest trends and possibilities for the foreseeable future of the Indian D2C space.
Panel Discussions: Key Takeaways
We witnessed 2 power-packed panel discussions:
- Fast, Furious & Flawless: Scaling at the Speed of D2C – Industry Titans debated secrets to achieving rapid D2C growth along with know-hows of scaling operations to optimizing marketing strategies.
Key panelists included: Aneesh Sheth (Ex-CEO: Dr. Sheth’s Skincare Products), Dipanjan Banerjee (CCO: Blue Dart), Pooja Shirali (VP: DSG Consumer Partners), Rishubh Satiya (Co-Founder & CEO, Plix), Shuchi Pandya (Principal, Fireside Ventures), Mounish Ambaliya (Founder & CEO, TechSevin)
- Trendy or Timeless: Finding your Brand’s Unique Voice – Panelists brainstormed key factors like brand identity, customer loyalty, and competitive differentiation to master the delicate balance between staying relevant and timeless, in order to resonate with a brand’s customers and stand the test of time.
Key panelists included: Aashna Singh (VP – Sorin), Arjun Rastogi (Co-founder, Naagin), Pradeep Krishnakumar (Co-founder, Zouk), Amit Sarda (MD – Soulflower), Tejal Bajla (Co-founder, All Things Baby), Arzaan Patel (VP – Sharrp Ventures)
Celebrations take center-stage as D2C Insider turns 5!
To mark the occasion of the 5th anniversary of D2C Insider, we saw a cake-cutting ceremony, followed by a networking session for attendees to connect and collaborate.
D2C Insider’s Goodie Bag
We saw the D2C Insider Goodie Bags being showcased, filled with cutting-edge products and innovations from various D2C brands within the community. This was a great testament to the progress of the Indian D2C space in recent times.
Looking Ahead
D2C Insider is in pursuit of illuminating the Indian D2C ecosystem. The next Regional CXO Meet chapter will be in South at Bangalore on 14th December 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!
