Event Details at a Glance
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Friday, 19 December 2025
5:30 PM To 8:30 PM
Hotel Satkar Residency, Pokhran Road No.1,Thane
Speaker for Open Minds 2025
Current year Open Minds 2025, 8th edition, we have a fire side chat on Heritage. Trust. Tomorrow with Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers Partner Ashish Pethe.
Ashish Pethe,Partner – Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
A 25+ year leader in India’s gems & jewellery sector, Ashish Pethe is Partner at Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, the 1909 heritage brand with 30+ stores across three states—built on purity, trust, and memorable craftsmanship.
Event Overview
How do you convert a 115-year reputation into next-decade growth?
At Open Minds, we decode the operating system behind enduring brands. In this edition, Ashish Pethe—Partner at the 1909-born heritage house Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers (WHPJ)—shares how legacy, customer trust, and disciplined innovation can scale any business, across industries.
From governance and hallmarking reforms to data-driven retail and brand storytelling, expect practical playbooks you can apply on Monday—whether you run a services firm, a manufacturing unit, or a consumer brand.
Why Attend (for business owners & CXOs)
- Trust that compounds: Turn credibility into pricing power, retention, and referrals.
- Legacy → systems: Move from founder-led to process-led growth without losing soul.
- Innovation with discipline: Choose tech, channels, and formats that actually pay back.
- Policy to profit: Understand how regulatory shifts shape markets and margins.
- Talent & succession: Build teams, roles, and dashboards that outlast you.
Event Agenda
| Timing | Event Agenda |
|---|---|
| 5:30 PM | Registration, Networking over tea/coffee |
| 6:30 PM | Session starts with national anthem and lamp lighting by dignitaries |
| 6:45 PM | Introduction to TEN by Chairman followed by TEN AV presentation |
| 6:55 PM | Brief note of Thank you to sponsors |
| 7:00 PM | Fireside Chat with Ashish Pethe |
| 8:05 PM | Q & A Session |
| 8:25 PM | Sponsors note |
| 8:30 PM | Presenting token of appreciation |
| 8:40 PM | Vote of thanks and concluding remarks |
| 8:45 PM | Buffet Dinner Over Networking |
Reasons to Attend Open Minds Event
Gain insights from seasoned entrepreneurs on overcoming challenges and achieving growth.
Network with like-minded business owners and professionals from diverse fields.
Discover actionable strategies to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Be part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community dedicated to mutual growth and success.
About Open Minds
Discover TEN’s flagship event that empowers entrepreneurs through inspiration, insights, and innovation
Open Minds is an annual fireside chat event hosted by TEN – The Entrepreneurs Network, aimed at fostering inspiration and learning among entrepreneurs. The event brings leading entrepreneurs to share their journeys, challenges, solutions, and future aspirations in a moderated one-hour session, followed by an engaging Q&A with attendees.
Be a Sponsor
Showcase your brand to a dynamic audience of entrepreneurs and professionals. Gain visibility, connect with decision-makers, and enhance your business reach.
For Sponsorship Inquiries:
- Ramkumar Srinivasan: +91-97681 14582
- Mangesh Patole: +91-98203 89249
Inspiring Voices from the Past
A distinguished lineup of industry stalwarts and thought leaders who have shared their journeys, insights, and expertise at Open Minds, leaving a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial community.
Rushabh Shah, Co-Founder, Cityflo
Sankalp Kelshikar, Co-Founder and CMO at Cityflo
Shrish Deshpande, CEO – Esselworld – An Essel Group Company
Sanjay Thakkar, MD, Landmark Cars Limited
Kedar Shinde, Renowned Marathi Film Director
Dr. Rohit Sane, MD & CEO, Madhavbaug Clinics
Niranjan Hiranandani, MD, Hiranandani Group
Satish Utekar, Ex-CEO, Thane Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd
Open Minds Past Highlights
Relive the moments that inspired entrepreneurs and sparked innovation at previous Open Minds events. A glimpse into impactful discussions, networking, and thought leadership.
Event Registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow!
About TEN
TEN – The Entrepreneurs Network is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Thane, India. Dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs from start-ups to SMEs, TEN fosters growth through networking, resources, and mentorship opportunities.
Its programs focus on building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting members across industries and providing access to training workshops, partnerships with leading management institutes, and insights from accomplished business leaders.
TEN’s mission is to strengthen the entrepreneurial community, enabling members to accelerate their growth and societal impact.