Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered jury
Forget the startups sweating over their pitch decks; the *real* pressure, and perhaps the greatest entertainment, lies with the high-powered jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. These titans of industry and investing, fresh from conquering their own entrepreneurial battlefields, now face the Herculean task of separating the next unicorn from a well-intentioned hobby. It's less a judging panel, more a high-stakes poker game where the chips are India's economic future, and every nuanced gesture could signal a 'yes' or a polite 'next!'
Indeed, we are thrilled to usher in the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA), a marquee event celebrating the vibrant spirit of Indian entrepreneurship. While the ETtech team navigates the intense, exhilarating journey of sifting through thousands of innovative entries, the sheer joy of discovering and spotlighting the nation's brightest minds and most disruptive ventures makes every late night in the newsroom profoundly rewarding. This year, with a jury as formidable as the startups they'll evaluate, the anticipation for identifying India's next generation of game-changers is palpable.
