“You guys are the smartest generation in this country”: boAt co-founder Aman Gupta tells Gen Z students

boAt co-founder Aman Gupta addressed more than 650 first-year students during Marwadi University’s orientation programme, sharing lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, startup failures and brand building. Calling Gen Z the “smartest generation” in India, he encouraged students to trust their instincts and pursue innovation. The session also covered leadership, startup funding and public markets, while the university highlighted its ₹2.5 lakh funding support for student-led startup ideas through its innovation and incubation centre.