🥇 From winning an Apple iPad to topping the networking leaderboard, the young founder of Digitastra, Bigshor, and Sky Tourister proves why he’s one of India’s most dynamic entrepreneur shaping the digital economy.
The ET Retail Ecommerce & Digital Natives Summit 2025 was abuzz with big names, sharp pitches, and powerful panels a celebration of India’s fast-evolving ecommerce and digital first startup ecosystem. But while many came to listen, 24 year old Amir Ali Shaik came to lead the room and he left with more than just applause.
The young founder and CEO of Digitastra, Bigshor, and Sky Tourister walked away with:
- 🥇 The #1 spot on the Networking Leaderboard
- 📱 A brand-new Apple iPad as a top summit reward
- 🔗 Dozens of high-impact conversations with India’s top D2C and retail-tech minds
In an ecosystem filled with serial founders and seasoned executives, it was Amir’s clarity, presence, and hustle that left the strongest impression.
🔝 Topping the Networking Leaderboard By Design
The summit, known for encouraging meaningful interactions, introduced a live Networking Leaderboard powered by event tech that tracked professional interactions, profile engagement, and participation.
Amir Ali Shaik topped the board not by chance, but by design.
“I don’t go to events just to listen. I go to activate connections and turn them into momentum,” says Amir.
Whether it was speaking with founders, exchanging insights with marketing leads, or sharing his entrepreneurial journey with early-stage aspirants, Amir’s energy made him one of the most visible and remembered participants at the summit.
🎉 The iPad Moment More Than Just Luck
To cap off the event, summit organizers held a closing ceremony with giveaways and rewards. As names were drawn, the crowd erupted when Amir Ali Shaik was announced as the winner of a brand-new Apple iPad — a symbolic nod to the energy and engagement he brought to the gathering.
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It was a “lucky draw,” yes — but those who watched Amir throughout the day knew he had earned the spotlight.
🔗 Face to Face with the Ecosystem’s Movers
Summits are made for more than selfies. And Amir made that clear with real, value-driven interactions.
Amir Ali Shaik With Santhosh Kage
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Amir Ali Shaik With Krutika Pawar
Each moment was intentional. Each conversation was opportunity-driven. Amir isn’t just collecting contacts — he’s building ecosystems.
🚀 The Man Behind Three Impact-Driven Brands
At just 24, Amir Ali Shaik is already a three-time founder, leading ventures across digital marketing, content commerce, and travel lifestyle.
1. Digitastra
A high performance digital marketing agency serving startups and enterprises with ROI focused services from SEO and paid ads to brand strategy and content marketing.
2. Bigshor
A Gen Z first creator commerce brand that merges cultural storytelling, influencer led campaigns, and D2C acceleration for India’s next gen products.
3. Sky Tourister
A homegrown travel and luggage brand offering durable, stylish, and youth centric bags.
These ventures don’t just exist — they’re scaling fast. And Amir’s leadership style blends strategic marketing, brand-first thinking, and agile execution.
🧠 Founder Wisdom from a New Age Hustler
“You don’t need a 100-crore valuation to be valuable. You need intent, clarity, and the courage to be visible,” Amir says.
He’s not afraid to start small. He’s not chasing headlines he’s chasing real traction. And events like ET Retail Summit are less about visibility and more about authentic acceleration.
🔮 What’s Next?
After winning over the summit crowd, Amir returns to a busy desk, an expanding team, and a growing portfolio of clients and customers across all three ventures.
But one thing is clear whether it’s networking events, boardrooms, or branding strategy calls Amir Ali Shaik shows up, shows value, and shows others what a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs can look like.
💼 About Amir Ali Shaik
Amir Ali Shaik is the Founder & CEO of Digitastra, Bigshor, and Sky Tourister. At just 24, he’s building businesses at the intersection of digital performance, Gen Z culture, and Indian consumer aspirations. A digital marketing expert and ecosystem connector, Amir is quickly becoming a key voice in India’s startup narrative.
🔗 Connect with Amir
📩 Email: amir@digitastra.com
📍 LinkedIn: Amir Ali Shaik
🌐 Websites: www.digitastra.com www.skytourister.com www.bigshor.com