ASCENT is a not-for-profit expression of Harsh Mariwala (Chairman, Marico Ltd.) and his passion to identify high-potential, growth-stage entrepreneurs and enable them to grow their enterprise and enrich their entrepreneurial journey. Launched in 2012, ASCENT today empowers more than 680 entrepreneurs across India. ASCENT is designed as a unique, powerful peer-to-peer platform that leverages the “power of the collective” through self-facilitated groups called ‘Trust Groups’ which enables entrepreneurs to share and exchange experiences, ideas, insights and create a healthy ecosystem to learn from each other.
The conclave conducted at Jio World Convention, Mumbai on November 24, 2022, was joined by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and DOERS from across India
The conclave explored how the entrepreneurial ecosystem can continue ‘Thriving on Change’ to create sustainable businesses ... (more)
The partnership is aimed at fostering global market access for Indian, growth-oriented entrepreneurs
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Hadi Badri, Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal, Vineeta Singh, Ajit Mohan, Ananth Narayanan, Boman Irani, Meena Ganesh, among others will address the audi... (more)
ASCENT, a not-for-profit, peer-to-peer learning platform founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd., has announced the Seventh Edition of the annual flagship event ASCENT Conclave 2022 to be held on November 24, 2022. The event will be exploring how the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem has be... (more)
850 growth-oriented entrepreneurs from 54 Diverse Cities including Srinagar, Guwahati, Dharwad, Varanasi, Tirupur, etc grouped into over 72 operational Trust Groups
More than 20% members who joined in 2012 continue to be members of the foundation
Aim to become a 1000 memb... (more)
Nandan Nilekani, Rishad Premji, Sriharsha Majety, Harsh Mariwala, among other esteemed leaders, addressed the ASCENT eConclave on 26 November 2021
The conclave aimed at decoding disruption through Industry Experts, Thought Leaders, and Change Makers engaged with 1000+ entrepreneurs who ... (more)
ASCENT Foundation, a not-for-profit, peer-to-peer learning platform founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd., has announced a high-profile speaker line-up for the Sixth Edition of its annual flagship event ‘ASCENT eConclave 2021’ to be held on Friday, 3-7 pm, November 26 2021. T... (more)
ASCENT Foundation, a not-for-profit, peer-to-peer learning platform founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd., has announced the Sixth Edition of the annual flagship event ASCENT eConclave 2021 to be held on November 26, 2021. The event will host more than 1000+ growth-ready entrepreneurs al... (more)
ASCENT Foundation also reported 28% increase in number of new members onboarded to the Trust Group
Extended peer learning through 62 operational Trust Groups spread across various cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Varanasi, Udupi, Dharwad, Indore, Raipur... (more)
