In a strong endorsement of industry-led editorial recognition, Indian Startup Times’ flagship initiative to recognize “India’s Top 50 Leaders in Advertising Technology, Platforms, Data & AI,” took center stage at a recent industry gathering hosted by MiQ in Mumbai.
During the event, Gurman Hundal, Global CEO and Co-founder of MiQ, presented a recognition award to Varun Mohan, Chief Commercial Officer, India at MiQ, acknowledging his inclusion in the widely noted Indian Startup Times feature list.
The moment underscored the growing influence of Indian Startup Times as a platform spotlighting leadership across India’s rapidly evolving advertising, media, and data ecosystem. By curating a comprehensive list of top leaders across advertising technology, platforms, and AI, the publication has positioned itself as a credible industry voice tracking the people shaping the future of marketing.
The recognition list featured a cross-section of senior leaders from global and Indian organizations, including Preeti Lobana, Vice President and Country Manager at Google India; Sunny Masand, Regional Partner Director (APAC) at Aleph Group, Inc; alongside leaders from Amazon Ads, Flipkart Ads, Channel Factory, Criteo, Taboola, Inshorts, and Outbrain.
Beyond the event, the impact of the recognition was clearly visible across digital platforms. The LinkedIn announcement by Indian Startup Times recorded over 5,000 impressions, 100 comments, and 90+ reposts, reflecting strong engagement from the industry. The post was shared by key ecosystem leaders including Gulshan Verma, Kushagra Dwivedi, Kartik Mehta, Medhavi Singh, Harpreet Singh, Deepit Purkayastha, and Shouneel Charles, further amplifying its reach.
As the advertising ecosystem becomes increasingly driven by data, platforms, and AI, such editorial recognitions are emerging as key markers of influence and credibility. The acknowledgment of Varun Mohan at the event not only highlighted individual leadership but also reinforced the growing relevance of Indian Startup Times in shaping industry narratives. Within MiQ’s India journey, Varun is widely seen as a driving force behind the company’s growth, reflecting the consistency and execution that has helped build its strong presence in the market.
By: Sandhya Bharti
