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Malaika Arora, Dia Mirza, Niharika NM, and many others to attend TechSparks Mumbai

TechSparks is coming to Mumbai for the first time. The who’s who from India’s startup, investor, creator, and entertainment ecosystem will be there on March 22-23. Malaika Arora, Dia Mirza, and Niharika NM will be present along with many other well-known personalities.

MUMBAI, India, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — YourStory’s flagship event and India’s premier startup conference TechSparks is coming to Mumbai for the first time in 13 years. The mega event will take place on March 22 and 23 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai.

Over the years, TechSparks has consistently brought investors, startups, unicorn founders, top influencers, content creators, or A-listers from the entertainment industry, who are very much entrepreneurs in their own right.

Joining the lineup of stars this year are Malaika Arora and Dia Mirza, who are also investors in startups. While the former has launched Malaika Arora Ventures to invest in lifestyle, health, fashion, and wellness brands such as D2C ayurvedic nutrition startup Kapiva, some of Dia’s investments in startups include organic clothing company Greendigo, eco-friendly household products startup Beco, bamboo baby diapers and organic wipes firm Allter, and handmade wooden toys brand Shumee.

Malaika has been an inspiration to so many over the years, whether it’s fitness or fashion. She started her journey as a video jockey during the early days of MTV India. She quickly rose to become a prominent model and her eye-catching dance performances in movies such as Dil Se and Dabangg made her one of the most sought-after dancers in the Indian film industry. From Nach Baliye to India’s Best Dancer, Malaika’s keen eye to spot talent as a judge is helping give wings to the dreams of many young performers across India.

Dia Mirza, a former Miss India Asia Pacific, went on to win the international pageant. Soon after, she entered the world of movies and featured in movies such as as Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Kaafir, Sanju, and Thappad, among others, and has two big releases slated for 2023 – Bheed, set to release on March 24 & Dhak Dhak slated for April. Interestingly, Dia started her career as a marketing executive for a media firm, and  started modelling for print and television commercials while there. Besides being an actor, as brand ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India, she is involved with various humanitarian causes with the Indian government. Dia is also an eco investor, Goodwill Ambassador UNEP, UN Secretary General’s Advocate for SDGs, and ambassador for Save The Children as well as the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Global content creator Niharika NM will also be present at the TechSparks’ Mumbai debut, which will bring together more than 2,000 attendees and 150+ expert speakers to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond.

Niharika has been able to master the world of the creator’s economy like very few have. She’s one of the fastest growing content creators from India, and shot to one million followers from 100,000 in just two months. It was in 2016, when she started gaining popularity because of her YouTube videos that she uploaded ‘just for fun’. Unable to juggle academics with content creation, she had actually stopped creating content for a while. But, she started creating short reels on Instagram during the pandemic-induced lockdown and became massively popular as people found solace in her light-hearted content.

For more than 13 years, TechSparks has become the go-to destination for technology innovation, igniting a spark of collaboration and celebration among entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and enablers.

The focus for India’s favourite tech festival on its maiden Mumbai leg will be ‘Building on India’s Tech Agenda’. The list of speakers and attendees includes Dream 11 Co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain, LogiNext Solutions Founder and CEO Dhruvil Sanghvi, Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha, Zepto Co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha, The Good Glam Group Group Founder and CEO Darpan Sanghvi, Creator Yashraj Mukhate, Consultant to Content Companies & Coach to Content Creators Manish Pandey, Finance Content Creator Twinkle Jain, and WeWork India CEO Karan Virwani.

TechSparks has been able to unlock over $2 billion in capital over the years. It has become the ultimate and preferred destination for the discovery of exciting new startups and of emerging, cutting-edge technologies. It is the platform of choice to learn from the success of the best-in-class companies, both Indian and global, while being a space where people can connect in a wholesome and meaningful way.

With the first Mumbai edition, TechSparks will celebrate the unique spirit of Maximum City and unveil the latest in technology innovation across sectors ranging from fintech and media to gaming, SaaS, and more. 

Find out more about the event here: https://yourstory.com/techsparks-mumbai

The event is being organised in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Innovation Society, which is spearheading forward-looking policies to enable an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM), which is represented by some of the most valued and high-growth companies and startups based in Mumbai.

With a lineup of keynote speakers and panelists from some of the most successful and innovative companies in the tech industry, government leaders, policymakers, business heads, creators, and artists, TechSparks Mumbai is the perfect platform to put the spotlight on the emerging convergence of technology and entrepreneurship in solving some of our country’s most pressing challenges.

TechSparks Mumbai is the ultimate destination to learn, share, and engage with the ecosystem.

Grab tickets for the event here: https://yourstory.com/techsparks-mumbai2023/registration

About YourStory Media and TechSparks:

Founded in 2008, YourStory is the first digital media platform in India to champion positive storytelling of entrepreneurs, doers, and change-makers across the country. Today, the platform has told over 150K stories and has spread across 12 Indian languages. YourStory has the vision to produce over 1.3 billion stories and move across geographies where there are stories to be told.

YourStory stands out in the cluttered media space by virtue of its success in creating a new set of champions and role models for the next generation from entrepreneurs, investors, and the government. Over the years, it has become the voice of the new India.

YourStory’s flagship property, TechSparks, is the platform for visionary architects and early adopters of India’s Tech agenda. For over 13 years, TechSparks – India’s most influential technology, startup and leadership summit – has been instrumental in shaping the narrative of India’s technology, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and created a meaningful impact for the ecosystem.

From cutting-edge technologies to audacious ideas, from path-breaking disruptions to deep humane conversations, TechSparks will be the destination for deliberating, deep diving, and understanding the promise of India’s Tech agenda.

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Jameson Connects & Crepdog Crew Celebrate Subcultures with Limited-Edition Capsule

Celebrating community, creativity, and self-expression through a limited-edition drop inspired by India’s most vibrant subcultures.

MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jameson Connects joins forces with India’s largest sneaker and streetwear retailer, Crepdog Crew, to launch a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule that celebrates the spirit of counterculture in India. The collaboration is being launched under Jameson Connects – Jam Studio, a culture and community-driven collaborative space, which brings together creative minds to help explore a fresh artistic landscape.

Rooted in the dynamic street and creative scenes of India, Jameson Connects and Crepdog Crew have come together to spotlight authentic voices and celebrate self-expression from the ground up. Inspired by bomber jacket patch culture, the drop reinterprets the spirit of individuality and identity through a distinctive camo-style shacket with interchangeable patches, designed to be a canvas for personal storytelling. Complementing the shacket are a tote bag and mug, completing a bold and collectible capsule collection.

Ayush Kalra pays homage to the tattoo scene, Vijaya Aswani captures the dynamic energy of skateboarding, Jayesh Joshi channels the freedom of the biking community, and Siddhartha Iyer brings alive the rhythm and soul of music.

Anchit Kapil, Co-founder and CEO, Crepdog Crew, said, “Subcultures shape the streets long before trends catch up. At Crepdog Crew, we’ve always built spaces—physical and creative—for the community to thrive. This shacket is our way of putting that truth on fabric—a celebration of individuality, identity, and the scenes that give cities their soul. With Jameson Connects, we’ve created more than a drop—we’ve created a canvas for the culture.”

Mo Joshi, Co-founder of Azadi Records, Culture partner for Jameson Connects, said, “Real culture grows where community thrives. Jameson Connects has always been about championing grassroots voices and giving artists a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated. This collaboration with Crepdog Crew isn’t just about merch—it’s about movement.”

The drop celebrates the power of creative collaboration through art, music, and community-first experiences.

About Jameson Connects

Powered by Jameson Ginger Ale, Jameson Connects is a community-first platform for India’s creative voices. Through verticals like Jam Pad, Jam Stage, Jam Studio, and Jam Radio, it brings together culture-shaping individuals and subcultures to collaborate, co-create, and connect.

About Azadi Records

Azadi Records is a progressive Indian music label spotlighting thought-provoking hip-hop across regional languages and subcultures. Since 2017, it has given voice to the unheard, pushing the boundaries of what Indian music can be.

For press inquiries, please contact:

Shefali Bhatia, PR Pundit Havas Red | shefali.bhatia@prpundithavasred.com | +91 9821821032

Sanjana Jhawar, PR Pundit Havas Red | sanjana.jhawar@prpundithavasred.com | +91 7023080670

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Jameson Connects & Crepdog Crew Celebrate Subcultures with Limited-Edition Capsule

Celebrating community, creativity, and self-expression through a limited-edition drop inspired by India’s most vibrant subcultures.

MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jameson Connects joins forces with India’s largest sneaker and streetwear retailer, Crepdog Crew, to launch a one-of-a-kind limited-edition capsule that celebrates the spirit of counterculture in India. The collaboration is being launched under Jameson Connects – Jam Studio, a culture and community-driven collaborative space, which brings together creative minds to help explore a fresh artistic landscape.

Rooted in the dynamic street and creative scenes of India, Jameson Connects and Crepdog Crew have come together to spotlight authentic voices and celebrate self-expression from the ground up. Inspired by bomber jacket patch culture, the drop reinterprets the spirit of individuality and identity through a distinctive camo-style shacket with interchangeable patches, designed to be a canvas for personal storytelling. Complementing the shacket are a tote bag and mug, completing a bold and collectible capsule collection.

Ayush Kalra pays homage to the tattoo scene, Vijaya Aswani captures the dynamic energy of skateboarding, Jayesh Joshi channels the freedom of the biking community, and Siddhartha Iyer brings alive the rhythm and soul of music.

Anchit Kapil, Co-founder and CEO, Crepdog Crew, said, “Subcultures shape the streets long before trends catch up. At Crepdog Crew, we’ve always built spaces—physical and creative—for the community to thrive. This shacket is our way of putting that truth on fabric—a celebration of individuality, identity, and the scenes that give cities their soul. With Jameson Connects, we’ve created more than a drop—we’ve created a canvas for the culture.”

Mo Joshi, Co-founder of Azadi Records, Culture partner for Jameson Connects, said, “Real culture grows where community thrives. Jameson Connects has always been about championing grassroots voices and giving artists a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated. This collaboration with Crepdog Crew isn’t just about merch—it’s about movement.”

The drop celebrates the power of creative collaboration through art, music, and community-first experiences.

About Jameson Connects

Powered by Jameson Ginger Ale, Jameson Connects is a community-first platform for India’s creative voices. Through verticals like Jam Pad, Jam Stage, Jam Studio, and Jam Radio, it brings together culture-shaping individuals and subcultures to collaborate, co-create, and connect.

About Azadi Records

Azadi Records is a progressive Indian music label spotlighting thought-provoking hip-hop across regional languages and subcultures. Since 2017, it has given voice to the unheard, pushing the boundaries of what Indian music can be.

For press inquiries, please contact:

Shefali Bhatia, PR Pundit Havas Red | shefali.bhatia@prpundithavasred.com | +91 9821821032

Sanjana Jhawar, PR Pundit Havas Red | sanjana.jhawar@prpundithavasred.com | +91 7023080670

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Jameson Connects grooves to Grammy winner Anderson .Paak in Mumbai

An intimate celebration of music, culture, and community, also featured Seedhe Maut and Shekhinah

MUMBAI, India, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music lovers in Mumbai were treated to an unforgettable evening as Jameson Connects brought its signature global experience, Distilled Sounds, to India’s cultural capital with an electrifying night of rhythm, soul, and connection. Headlining the showcase was none other than Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee, who took over Famous Studios, Mumbai, for a high-voltage, electrifying up-close performance that brought unmatched energy to this thrilling chapter of Jameson Connects.

DJ Pee .Wee, the dynamic alter ego of Anderson .Paak, delivered a high-energy DJ set that showcased his impeccable taste and versatility behind the console. Known for his genre-blending sound that merges hip-hop, soul, funk, and R&B, Anderson .Paak additionally treated audiences to an intimate live performance towards the end, captivating them with his rich musicality and vibrant presence.

Adding to the evening’s vibrant soundscape was a duo who need little introduction — Seedhe Maut. Fresh off the release of their eighth project DL91 FM, the genre-defying Delhi-based icons brought their razor-sharp lyrics and explosive live energy. Joining them was South African powerhouse Shekhinah, celebrated for her soulful vocals and signature fusion of R&B and pop. Together, they formed a thrilling trifecta of artistry that embodies Jameson’s spirit of fearless creativity and community.

With each edition, Jameson Connects continues to raise the bar in crafting immersive cultural experiences that merge music, community, and creativity. Known for spotlighting boundary-breaking talent from around the world while championing local voices, the platform has become a space where global artistry meets homegrown expression. The upcoming Mumbai showcase is set to be no different-an intimate yet high-impact gathering that celebrates the spirit of connection, the power of live performance, and the magic that unfolds when diverse creative energies come together under one roof.

More than just a music event, Jameson Connects delivered a curated celebration of culture, community, and connection. From eclectic pop-ups by homegrown brands to vibrant F&B experiences and the thoughtfully curated zones, every element is designed to spark conversations and camaraderie.

Stay tuned for what’s next from Jameson Connects.

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