Indo-German Business Talk: Fostering the Indo-German entrepreneurial and FinTech ecosystem

Join us for an insightful Indo-German Business Talk as we explore the dynamic entrepreneurial and FinTech ecosystems of India and Germany!

IGC Board Member Devender R. Maggo will engage in a discussion with Sebastian Schäfer and Vishnu Nagaraj on fostering and strengthening cross-border collaboration. Discover opportunities for innovation, learn about emerging trends, and gain valuable insights into the thriving startup landscapes of both nations. Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network in the Indo-German business sphere!

Sebastian Schaefer

Sebastian Schaefer is a behavioral economist and entrepreneur dedicated to fostering innovation communities and startup ecosystems. He currently leads TechQuartier, having previously headed Goethe University’s Entrepreneurship Center Unibator. Schaefer co-founded the startup-investor network Pitch Club and maintains strong ties with academia through his roles as a lecturer and guest speaker at several prestigious institutions, including Goethe University, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and the University of Zurich. His academic affiliations extend to the Center for Leadership and Behavior in Organizations and the Frankfurt Laboratory for Experimental Business Research at Goethe University. Schaefer is actively involved in the startup ecosystem as a business angel, advisor, and mentor. He is a frequent speaker and juror at startup events worldwide, contributing his expertise to the global entrepreneurial community.

Vishnu Nagaraj

Vishnu Nagaraj is a multifaceted entrepreneur, innovator, and startup advisor with a global reach. As the Founder CEO of Carve Startup Labs, based in Bangalore and Berlin, he oversees programs across multiple countries. Nagaraj serves as an Executive Member of the German India Innovation Corridor and has represented India at various international startup events. He has been a speaker at conferences in Germany, Austria, and the UAE, and has judged startup competitions in Singapore and Turkey. Nagaraj’s expertise has been recognized through his selection for numerous international delegations and programs, including the Advantage Austria Startup Delegation and the Nasscom Innotrek to Silicon Valley. He has mentored over 20,000 aspiring entrepreneurs through more than 200 startup programs globally and has collaborated with multiple state governments in India to support their startup initiatives. Nagaraj is also a two-time TEDx speaker and has received an innovation grant from the Government of Kerala for his startup, taGDyou.