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Dilip Modi
Founder
Spice Money
One of India’s most successful young entrepreneurs and amongst its foremost digital experts, Dilip Modi is the Chairman of DiGiSPICE Technologies and Founder & CEO of Spice Money. Dilip is a second generation entrepreneur who has pioneered several new innovations and built a strong portfolio of businesses within the Indian mobility and technology space during his stellar career spanning over two decades.
Dilip’s journey as an entrepreneur started early on in life. He has always believed that technology will be a key enabler for achieving inclusive growth in the world and started several innovative, technology-driven businesses. Today, he is furthering the cause for financial inclusion and empowerment of rural India with Spice Money. Spice Money is a part of Spice Group and is one of India's largest rural fintech start-ups. Spice Money is progressing, at a great pace, with a mission to revolutionise the way Bharat banks by bridging the gap between the served and the under-served by providing digital and financial services to customers at their doorstep through its 1.5 million strong Adhikari (non - bank business correspondents) network.
Apart from managing his businesses successfully, he is equally aware of the responsibility of the industry for affecting a positive social impact. His leadership attributes are widely recognized by corporate India, resulting in him becoming the youngest-ever President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce (ASSOCHAM), India’s oldest chamber, in 2011–12, and the youngest Chairman of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in 2004–05.
In keeping with his passion to support entrepreneurship and the next wave of business leaders emerging within the country, Dilip has also assumed the role of a mentor and has even made investments in a personal capacity into several promising start-ups. These include Shuttl, AdGyde, Uolo, Curofy, etc.
Dilip has also been awarded the “Youth Icon Award” by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry for his exemplary leadership. He is the founder of Ek Soch, a social impact initiative to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the areas of Mobility, Education and Environment.
Dilip holds a First Class Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Technology from Brunel University, London, UK. He has also done his Master’s in Business Administration from the Management School at the Imperial College, London, with a specialization in Finance.
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10:15–10:55午前金 27 2月Founders DayMain Stage, Bellesalle B2Open
Empowering Entrepreneurship
Panel: Market Entry Playbook - India to Japan, Japan to India | 日印クロスボーダー展開の実践ガイド
Founders DayMain Stage, Bellesalle B2Open
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Deepak JainCo-founderFlexiLoans
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Dilip ModiFounderSpice Money
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Madhusudanan RCo-founderM2P Fintech
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Prajit NanuFounder & Chief Executive OfficerNium
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Presha ParagashWholetime Director & Chief Executive OfficerCredit Saison India
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Naomi TakegoshiSenior Relationship ManagerFinCity.TokyoModerator
About this session
For founders eyeing cross-border expansion, the India-Japan corridor presents both extraordinary opportunity and formidable complexity. This tactical session provides a step-by-step playbook for startups and established firms looking to scale, covering essential ground from regulatory compliance and local entity structuring to cultural nuances and business negotiation. The conversation centers on real-world success stories and common pitfalls, highlighting how founders can leverage local partnerships and investor networks to gain a foothold in Japan's sophisticated market and India's high-growth digital economy. For investors, the panel reveals what due diligence looks like when backing cross-border expansion and where the highest-conviction opportunities lie. It is an indispensable guide for any founder or investor looking to turn the India-Japan corridor into a viable growth engine.
日本とインドの強固なビジネス関係は、越境展開を目指す起業家にとって大きな可能性を秘める一方で、対応すべき課題も多くあります。本セッションでは、スタートアップおよび既存企業が事業拡大に向けて進むための具体的なステップを示します。コンプライアンス対応、現地法人設立、文化的な違いへの対応、商談の進め方に至るまで、重要な論点を体系的に整理します。 -

