Makrand Patwardhan - Founder, Kela Design

Makrand Patwardhan

Founder, Kela Design

I am a UX Design Strategist and have extensively. worked on websites, enterprise/B2B/B2C apps and dashboards over last 14 years. I provide UX Design services for startups to build out their MVPs, websites, web and mobile apps.

Happy to collaborate with you to solve your business problems with design solutions 🙏🏽

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Founders and startup folks who joined past eChai startup events
Upcoming events in Bengaluru
Jul
12
Sat
Bengaluru Startup Meetup
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
5 slots booked
venkat VR - Founder-ThinkCA Saumya Agrawal - Founder & CEO, TechDefenders Consulting Avni Agrawal - Software engineer, Mathworks
Jul
12
Sat
Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Building: Conversations with Founders and People Leaders
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Jul
13
Sun
eChai's Startup Open House in Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
11:00am — 01:00pm
2 slots booked
Jul
26
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: July Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
24 slots booked
Aditya Salunkhe - Founder, Adiha.One shashank bhardwaj - Digital Marketing Manager, Algates Insurance Abhishek Jagatap AJ - Entrepreneur Amit Mohan - Founder & Product Manager, Expenses Manager Deepak Prabakar - Founder, Polama Sonam Nayak - Founder, Sapient & Savage Marketing Solutions Sarthak Gupta - Investment Banking Analyst, Wells Fargo Junaid Khan - Senior Sales Business Development Manager Soma Sekher - Founder Anirudh Madhava Rao Gopinath - Standard Chartered Bank Afreed AJ - branch manager Xpressbees Akshay Chikkodi - Butterfly Mayur Kasal - Kasalfarms Anish RM - Investment analyst, GSF India Pramod Patil - Brushtrek.com
Aug
02
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: August Edition
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
1 slot booked
Aug
30
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: August Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
4 slots booked
Parimmal Modii - Founder Soma Sekher - Founder Afreed AJ - branch manager Xpressbees Anish RM - Investment analyst, GSF India
Sep
06
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: September Edition
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Sep
27
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: September Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Oct
04
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: October Edition
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Oct
25
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: October Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Nov
01
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: November Edition
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Nov
29
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: November Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Dec
06
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: December Edition
Bengaluru
Urban Vault Headquarters
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Dec
27
Sat
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: December Edition
Bengaluru
Draper Startup House Koramangala
6:00pm — 08:00pm
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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

“I have no hesitation in saying that my association with eChai has been a gateway into the startup ecosystem. Through this platform, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many young and dynamic entrepreneurs. These interactions have been immensely enriching - I’ve learned a great deal and have always tried to offer guidance whenever approached. It’s a truly symbiotic relationship that I deeply value, and it wouldn’t have been possible without eChai.”
Syed Nadeem Jafri - Founder, Hearty Mart
Syed Nadeem Jafri
Founder, Hearty Mart
"I have evolved from role of Community Builder to Startup Consultant to Startup Ecosystem Enabler to Angel Investor and now launching a Venture Studio and eChai has been a catalyst in my overall journey as Startup Evangelist since 13 years."
Mehul Shah - Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
Mehul Shah
Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
"At DevX.Work, we’ve greatly benefited from our association with eChai. Their events and networking forums have connected us with high-potential startups, ecosystem leaders, and innovation-driven professionals — many of whom have become valuable partners, collaborators, and even clients. What stands out most is the openness and accessibility of the community — whether you're an early-stage founder or an experienced entrepreneur, eChai provides a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and grow. It's more than just a network — it's a catalyst for real, collaborative growth. We’re proud to be part of the eChai community. Highly recommended for any organization aiming to grow within the startup space."
Umesh Uttamchandani - Co-Founder, DevX
Umesh Uttamchandani
Co-Founder, DevX

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