Panel 12, “Capital Meets Circularity: Scaling Sustainable and Recycling Innovation through Investor & Founder Collaboration,” brought together a powerful mix of investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to discuss how collaboration can accelerate innovation in the circular economy. Great to see such meaningful dialogue shaping the future of sustainability and resource efficiency. #RecommerceExpo2026 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Startups #Investors #Recycling Balakrishnan Karyot Vijetha Shastry Steve Torso Rhythm Gupta Venkatreddy Patil Wholesale Investor Den Burykin Irfan Malik (MAICD) Dileep E.
Panel 12 at 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 concluded with an 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Scaling Sustainable and Recycling Innovation through Investor & Founder Collaboration. We were proud to host an engaging session that brought together investors, startup ecosystem leaders, circular economy innovators, and sustainability advocates to explore how collaboration can accelerate innovation in the recycling and sustainability sectors. The panel discussed the critical role of capital, partnerships, and entrepreneurial ecosystems in scaling circular economy solutions. Conversations highlighted how founders and investors can work together to drive impactful innovation, support sustainable ventures, and create scalable business models that contribute to a resource-efficient future. A sincere thank you to our moderator and esteemed panelists for sharing their valuable insights and perspectives: Moderator: • Vijetha Shastry – Startup Evangelist, BHIVE Workspace Panel Speakers: • Dheeraj S – Vice President, Earth Fund • D B Prabhu - Chief Executive officer Respose India Pvt Ltd 🤝 In Collaboration With: Capital HQ Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this meaningful dialogue on innovation, investment, and the future of circular entrepreneurship. #RecommerceExpo2026 #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityInnovation #ImpactInvesting #StartupEcosystem #CircularBusiness #GreenInnovation #InvestorCollaboration #RecyclingInnovation #IndiaSustainability