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Manipal Dhariwal is a first generation, globally recognized serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of Industry experience. He is responsible for creating a footprint of excellence in the IT business universally. In spite of business footprints in more than 4 continents and being a true Punjabi at heart, he moved back to the roots with an intent to see home region grow to its maximum potential. In addition to founding multiple state award winning IT companies like Netsmartz, Sebiz InfoTech, and APPWorx, he supports the portfolio of more than 10 startups from the region. He has successfully mentored over 50 IT oriented Startups in the last 10 years.

With contributing business investments of over 100 crores in the region, he has successfully created over 600 direct jobs and around 2000 indirect jobs in India, especially in the Panjab and Delhi NCR region.

Along with his ongoing business, he is also responsible for steering the SACC India Chapter as its serving President. SACC (Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce) is a Startup centric body with a prominent base in North India. His vision for SACC is “to improve the condition of mankind, through the medium of entrepreneurship” and he firmly believes in it.

In addition to SACC, Manipal Dhariwal is also collaborating with other like-minded institutions to foster the Startup culture in the region. Manipal Dhariwal is the Chairman of IT & ITES Entrepreneurship/StartUp Committee (ASSOCHAM), a Charter Member of TiE, Member of CII and Member of IACC.

In addition to being an avid golfer, his philanthropic passions include:
– Promoting Entrepreneurship
– Social Causes & Campaigns
– Corporate Social Responsibility
– Accelerating SMEs & Startups
– Improving Education Infrastructure
– Giving back to Society