Every year, on August 21, the world recognises and celebrates entrepreneurs, those feisty individuals who dare to dream, innovate, and create. World Entrepreneurs Day recognises the important role that founders play in fostering innovation, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. The day also aims to raise awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, management, and leadership.

1. Arasavilli Aravind, Chairman, Exxeella Education Group The Chairman of Exxeella Education Group, , is leading a new wave of visionary entrepreneurship. Under his guidance, Exxeella is revolutionising education with an emphasis on accessibility and quality.

Along with , CEO of Exxeella, Aravind demonstrates transformative leadership with a shared vision to reshape global education. His focus on purpose-driven success transcends traditional profit metrics, highlighting social impact and sustainability. Aravind’s initiatives tackle educational disparities and foster lifelong learning, proving that economic growth can harmonise with meaningful change.

By valuing educational excellence and societal progress, Aravind is redefining entrepreneurship, so that success is measured in terms of financial returns and global impact. 2. Sagar Azad, Founder, Anecdote Publishing House Born in Jabalpur on September 26, 1990, , transformed his passion for books into a revolutionary literary venture.

After working as a salesman and at Crossword Kota, he founded Champ Readers at 26, organising record-breaking book la.