Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO of Podar Eduspace, spoke at the Global Impact Forum II: Civilisational Legacies, presented by AP Globale in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and Sakal Media Group during India’s BRICS Summit hosting. Speaking on the “Next Gen Business Owners” panel alongside Harish Mehta (NASSCOM) and Anuj Golecha (Venture Catalysts), and moderated by Shreya Hegde.

The discussion focused on how family businesses and legacy enterprises fuel India’s startup ecosystem. The discussion highlighted that established businesses offer far more than capital providing the vital networks, institutional knowledge, and mentorship needed to scale new ideas. As India expands its role across the BRICS landscape, combining legacy assets with startup innovation will serve as a powerful engine for the nation’s next phase of economic growth.