Indian Financial Services Entrepreneurs Summit (IFSE25)
Equalifi Financial Services Entrepreneurs Summit 2025 will bring together highly-successful founders from the financial services domain, leading investor groups, thought leaders, industry specialists and relevant service providers for a day full of learning & networking opportunities. IFSE25 will showcase stories, lessons, successes and failures that proved critical for the founders of some of the most exciting financial services startups.
Attendees will receive prolific insights from the poster boys of the financial services startup ecosystem and will be a part of exciting discussions about the future of this industry.
ISFE25 will also host the felicitation ceremony of the inaugural Indian Financial Services Entrepreneurs 2025– an initiative to acknowledge India’s best and the brightest financial services entrepreneurs. As the first and only truly national award of its kind, Equalifi Financial Services Entrepreneurs Award will celebrate those who are building and leading successful financial services businesses.
Who Should Attend?
- Successful, Aspiring & Rising Entrepreneurs from Financial Services sector
- Financial Services Professionals
- Consultants
- Incubators & Accelerators
- Digital Marketing Agencies
- Service Providers for Entrepreneurial Setups
- Technology Solutions Providers
- PR & Advertising Agencies
- Founders, Mentors and Investors
- Regulator Representatives
Why Attend?
Meet Investors: Spend a prolific day discussing your venture with Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Family Offices
Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with influential entrepreneurs
Gain Valuable Insights: Attend sessions and discussions led by experts to stay updated on industry trends and innovations.
Discover Partnerships: Explore potential partnerships, collaborations, and investment opportunities.
Celebrate Success: Celebrate the achievements of the entrepreneurial community in a grand and prestigious event.
Promote Your Brand: Showcase your products or services to a diverse audience and gain exposure.
Agenda
09:30
Welcome Address
09:45
Keynote Address
10:15
Making of a Financial Services Unicorn
What does it really take to build a billion-dollar financial services business in India? This no-holds-barred session decodes the playbook with founders who’ve done it – from navigating regulatory minefields to scaling profitably in a crowded market. Learn the 3 make-or-break moments every fintech faces, how to structure your cap table for long-term success, and why most “unicorns” stumble post-IPO. Whether you’re pre-seed or scaling, walk away with battle-tested strategies to turn your venture into the next Razorpay or Zerodha.
11:00
Regulatory Resilience: The Challenges, Compliance and Success
Navigating India’s evolving financial regulations can make or break your fintech venture. This session brings together founders, policymakers, and compliance experts to reveal how to anticipate regulatory shifts before they happen and the art of constructive engagement with regulators (without slowing innovation). Walk away with a resilience checklist to future-proof your business.
11.30
Break
11:45
Special Address: Building a Brand in a Crowded Financial Services Market
With thousands of fintechs, banks, and wealth platforms vying for attention, how do you make your brand unforgettable? This session reveals how top financial disruptors cut through the clutter by crafting razor-sharp positioning, turning regulation into reputation and leveraging trust triggers that convert skeptics into loyalists. Get the playbook to transform from “just another option” to the obvious choice.
12:15
Investor Speed Pitching
In this fast-paced session, 3 pre-selected founders will pitch their fintech ventures to a panel of top investors – with just 5 minutes to impress This session will help you with actionable takeaways to level up your fundraising game.
12:45
Felicitation of Indian Financial Services Entrepreneurs 2025
13:00
Break
14:00
The Future of Financial Entrepreneurship: Trends to Watch in the Next Decade
The financial landscape is evolving at lightning speed – are you ready for what’s next? This forward-thinking session uncovers the game-changing trends that will redefine finance over the next 10 years, from AI-powered wealth advisors to decentralized banking. Get ahead of the curve with insights from visionary founders, investors, and regulators shaping tomorrow’s financial ecosystem.
14:40
The Digital Payment Revolution in India: UPI and Beyond
India’s UPI has rewritten the rules of digital finance – but what’s next? This session dives into the unstoppable rise of instant payments and explores the frontiers that will define the next wave. Hear from the architects of India’s payment revolution and disruptors building the future – because in fintech, if you’re not ahead, you’re already behind.
15:10
Masterclass: AI as Your Co-Founder: Practical Use Cases
In this no-fluff masterclass, discover how leading Indian startups are deploying AI to slash costs and increase efficiency and profitability. Walk away with ready-to-implement AI tools and hacks to build a mature AI-enabled business.
15:40
Break
16:00
Solo to Scale: How Self-Employed Finance Pros Can 10X Their Business with Tech
For CPAs, wealth advisors, and independent finance consultants, this is your playbook to compete with big firms without big budgets.
16:45
The New Wave: Emerging BFSI Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future
Meet the fearless founders rewriting India’s financial playbook! This session spotlights next-gen disruptors who are democratizing finance, blending tech with trust and turning regulators into allies with sandbox-tested innovations. Hear their unfiltered journeys – from scrappy pivots to securing game-changing funding – and steal their playbook to launch your own financial revolution
17:30
End of Conference
*Equalifi reserves the right to amend any part of the event format, including speakers and agenda.
Agenda
Organizing Committee
Event Registration
Priority Pass( INR 17,700 )
- Mainstage Sessions
- Pre-event & post-event masterclasses
- Access to BFSI Entrepreneurs Community on Equalifi Portal
- Financial Services Startup Pitch Sessions
- Networking Lunch
- Priority Seats
- VIP Dinner (October 7)
Delegate Pass( INR 5,900 )
- Mainstage Sessions
- Pre-event & post-event masterclasses
- Access to BFSI Entrepreneurs Community on Equalifi Portal
- Financial Services Startup Pitch Sessions
- Networking Lunch
