The Dawk Business Summit 2026 hosted an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, business growth and building enterprises that stand the test of time, featuring Gurleen Puri Dhaliwal, Co-founder & Managing Editor, The DAWK, in conversation with Mr. Vikram R. Singh, Founder & CEO, ANTIER Group.
The session explored Mr. Singh’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from starting from scratch to building a successful business enterprise and taking it to global platforms. He shared the experiences, challenges and critical decisions that shaped his journey and contributed to the growth of ANTIER Group.
A key focus of the conversation was the reality of building a successful business. Mr. Singh spoke about the challenges entrepreneurs encounter in the early stages, the importance of resilience and consistency, the lessons that emerge from failures, and how the ability to adapt can determine the long-term success of a venture.
He also shared valuable insights with students, startups and young entrepreneurs on the difference between having a startup idea and building a truly scalable business. While a startup may begin with an innovative idea or solution, he explained that scaling requires strong systems, processes, the right people, market understanding and strategic execution.
The conversation further highlighted the importance of thinking beyond the immediate market. Mr. Singh explained how entrepreneurs can build businesses with the potential to enter global markets by developing a clear vision, understanding evolving customer needs and creating sustainable business models capable of long-term growth.
For the young audience, his journey served as a powerful reminder that successful businesses are not built overnight. They are shaped through persistence, calculated risks, continuous learning and the courage to keep moving forward despite challenges and setbacks.
Moderated by Gurleen Puri Dhaliwal, the interaction provided students and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to learn directly from a business leader who has experienced the entrepreneurial journey from its earliest stages through global expansion.
The session concluded with a strong message for the next generation of entrepreneurs: start with what you have, build with purpose, learn from every challenge and always think beyond the first milestone. Mr. Vikram R Singh was also felicitated by Hon’ble Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Cabinet Minister , in the presence of Amandeep Singh Paapi, Founder & CEO, Dawk Media Networks. The felicitation recognised the contribution of the panellists and the importance of creating platforms that connect experienced business leaders with students, startups and the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Later, Hon’ble Minister , Tarunpreet Singh Sond, was felicitated by Amandeep Singh Paapi, Founder & Group CEO, Dawk Media Networks, and Gurleen Puri Dhaliwal, Co-founder & Managing Editor, The Dawk, as a mark of appreciation for his presence and participation at The Dawk Business Summit 2026.
