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Network with Top IT Services & BPO Entrepreneurs, Investors @ IB Connect - July 12, Bangalore

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IT Services and BPO companies have traditionally been a favorite among investors in India. However, with the rapid maturing and consolidation in these sectors, start-ups and mid-tier firms alike are facing significant challenges. In this context, leading investors and top executives from IT Services and BPO companies will come together at Venture Intelligence IT Services & BPO Connect to network, discuss and share best practices.

Speakers at IB Connect include:
Sashi Reddi, AppLabs

Deepak Kamra and Alok Mittal, Canaan Partners

Sunil Wadhwani, iGate Corporation

Ravi Pandit, KPIT Cummins

Pradip Kar, Microland

N.Krishnakumar, MindTree

Venkatesh Roddam, Nipuna Services

Siraj Dhanani, PharmARC

Rajiv Mody, Sasken

Chandu Nair, Scope eKnowledge

K. Ganesh, TutorVista.com

Hiren Kulkarni, Zensar

Raman Roy, Quatrro*

Dr. Anand Deshpande, Persistent Systems*

Rohit Kapoor, EXL Service*

* To be confirmed


The panels at IB Connect feature discussions between entrepreneurs, operating executives and investors on the following issues:

• How are these sectors going to shape in the next few years?
• Is focus on verticals and niches the way to go for SMEs?
• How can investors differentiate the winners from the crowd?
• What are the challenges for investors in these sectors?

The conference will also provide significant time and structured opportunities for speakers and participants to meet and interact with each other.

Click Here to view more information about this event and register online.

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