On becoming a Startup Nation - Characteristics, Potentials and Challenges, and Strategic Implications for developing countries like India Most of the developing and developed nations are looking at "Startup Business" as the main engine of growth in the next decade. France is deeply committed to this approach. The "Startup India" project of our PM is well known. Our esteemed speaker is going to discuss the characteristics of this approach, how France is planning to use it to achieve their growth targets, the infrastructure required to support such ventures, the challenges faced by the young entrepreneurs and his advice on how to be successful. This will provide insights into the challenges of the start-up ecosystem in India.