I took a break from my usual grind to host a marketing event with eChai Ventures, and it reminded me why stepping out of your comfort zone can be so rewarding.
As the founder of Vinaayak Digital my days are packed with helping Businesses with their marketing and media needs.
But occasionally, I get to dive into something different – like hosting events. And let me tell you, I absolutely love it!
This particular event was special for me. I had the pleasure of engaging with two incredible founders Vedant Sarda & Mitesh L Thakker and a dynamic audience. The energy in the room was fantastic, and the discussions were both insightful and inspiring.
Hosting events allows me to step away from my daily tasks, connect with amazing people, and learn new things.
It’s a refreshing change and a great reminder that it’s essential to make time for things you enjoy, even when life gets busy.
This experience reinforced a valuable lesson: don’t be afraid to try new things and follow your passions. Balancing work with what you love can bring a lot of joy and fulfillment.
So, whether you’re deep into your professional life or exploring a new hobby, embrace those opportunities that make you happy. They can be incredibly rewarding.
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I recently attended an incredible AI product showcase event at the LOGICWIND, powered by the eChai Ventures community. The event was a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand the innovative AI solutions being developed by brilliant minds in the tech industry.
I would like to give a special mention to two standout products that left a lasting impression:
1. AI Ingredient Scanner by WebOsmotic Private Limited: This tool scans the nutrients of packaged foods and classifies them as vegan or not. It’s a game-changer for health-conscious consumers and those with dietary restrictions (Being a Jain myself this product would help many overseas Jain people and not only Jain but other community people who are strictly following a vegan diet )Kudos to the team for developing such a practical and beneficial AI solution!
2. Legal advisory AI assistant by Counselvise : This AI assistant acts as a legal advisor, guiding users with references to real-world court cases. It’s an invaluable tool for both legal professionals and the general public seeking legal advice.
Also a fun and innovative AI application of narad.io | Intranet company to integrate AI model that generates a quiz based on the company policies and legal documents and testing out knowledge base of employees is a win-win implementation for both company and employees .
Thank you to LOGICWIND and eChai Ventures for organizing such a stellar event, and to all the participants for sharing their visionary products. Looking forward to more such enlightening and engaging events in the future!
🚀 I am sure you missed this in #Mumbai.. . I was honored to have been the speaker along with Rajendra Lora at the recent eChai Ventures community meetup at DevX, Andheri
🌟 Moderated by Shubham Dumbre, I shared my raw startup journey and it was an absolute thrill, especially with such an inspiring audience of young founders and top voice like Dr. Hashim Adil 🏆, including many incredible female leaders like Aanchal Verma🏆 students, and passionate professionals.
From practical startup-building advice to insights on hiring and achieving the extraordinary, our session was a heartwarming exchange of knowledge and motivation.
Remembering the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
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🤖 Have you ever thought about how AI would impact your career? I did and after talking to some 100+ AI Leaders in the last couple of months, I’m thrilled to share a unique opportunity with all of you via Anybody Can AI ( by Lyzr AI) 🚀
💭 Imagine a day where you’re immersed in all things AI, surrounded by fellow Product Managers who are just as eager to learn and grow. That’s exactly what we’re planning, and I can’t wait for you to join us at the 1st Edition of Anybody Can AI#Socials
🤝They’re not just experts; they’re passionate about sharing their knowledge, democratising AI for #NonDevelopers and got incredible insights on integrating AI into product management.
🎙️But it’s not just about listening to talks. It’s about having the real talk and engage in discussion about the "future of work". Whether you’re new to AI, haven’t yet started your AI journey or already pretty much some good experience - we have something in store for everyone.
🏋️♀️🏋️♂️ This event will help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of AI in product management and supercharge growth no matter where you’re in your AI journey.
🎯 And here’s a fun twist: We’re #HIRING at Lyzr AI! This could be your golden ticket to landing that job and working w a team that has cracked $2M ARR in revenue in last 7 months.
🎫 We’re keeping it exclusive, so we’re looking for Product Managers with at least 2 years of experience. This isn’t just another networking meetup—it’s a game-changer.
So, are you ready to elevate your career with the power of AI? Let’s make it happen together. 🚀
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Had a fantastic time at the Product Social hosted by eChai Ventures last weekend! It was enlightening to engage with fellow product enthusiasts and exchange insights.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend eChai Ventures Ahmedabad Marketing Summit 2024 at GUSEC, Gujarat University.
A premier event that brought together top marketing professionals and innovators. The sessions provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends and strategies, fostering meaningful discussions on how to navigate the evolving marketing landscape.
Grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best and to network with like-minded individuals passionate about driving marketing excellence.
Looking forward to applying these new insights to our ongoing projects!
Yesterday, it was my pleasure to attend the eChai Ventures event on Building Team & Company Culture. Here are some of my key learnings and takeaways:
Jatin Dudhat, I really appreciate your effort in initiating free lunch for all employees. Throughout my career, I thought I would always have to eat cold food, but it's inspiring to see someone like you living the core values of your company. Keep up the great work, and I encourage every IT company to consider this—it's worth it!
Shruti Sheth, it was wonderful to hear about how you eliminated the sir/ma'am culture in your company and how you support employees emotionally. Your approach is commendable.
Mukul Goyal is a no-nonsense guy with a straightforward thinking and approach. I am truly impressed and inspired by his perspective:
- We can measure the effectiveness of company internal event initiatives by employee retention and internal referrals for new hires. - Do not start something for employees that you can't sustain long-term. For example, if you start giving every Saturday off but later need to change it due to business impact, it can create a negative impression among employees. - For startup companies, the founder's thoughts and vision initially shape the culture. To improve company culture, start with transforming the founder's mindset. - Do not over-please employees. Support them and be with them, but maintain a professional arm's distance. - Companies can organize events where employees share stories about how they have lived the company's core values in the past.
Thank you, Manoj Adwani and eChai Ventures Surat, for making this happen. It was a great learning experience from the experts, and I look forward to the next event.
Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the growth of a nation, and last week, I was amazed to see how Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India contributes towards building that force!
Joining eChai Ventures' 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at EDII's 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 gave me a glimpse of the passion and talent of tomorrow's entrepreneurs, currently being trained at EDII. Their questions and active participation convinced me that our startups of tomorrow are going to be even more successful and transformational for our nation.
Hats off to the management, faculty, and staff of EDII for creating an atmosphere and academic experience that inspires and nurtures our business leaders of tomorrow.
If you’re struggling to sell your products or services,
then you haven’t heard this guy speak.
About 8 weeks ago, I attended an eChai Ventures event where Udit Goenka came in as a speaker and shared his story about how he started his journey when he was only 16 years old.
Yesterday, I was honoured to host him and ask him more detailed questions about sales and building a successful business.
Here’s everything that we unpacked:
➥ Understanding your value proposition. ➥ Different ways to generate more sales. ➥ The need to create valuable content. ➥ Communication is the key to sales. ➥ Defining your target audience. ➥ Using case studies to convert. ➥ Building a strong community. ➥ Moment marketing strategy. ➥ Testing product market fit. ➥ Change in user behaviour. ➥ Pivoting your business. ➥ Accountability in sales. ➥ Demos and Webinars. ➥ Focusing on results. ➥ OPR, RTO and CRO. ➥ The right channels. ➥ Of course failures.
Well that wasn't it.
But imagine walking away with not just strategies, but a mindset shift that transforms how you approach every conversation in sales.
That’s exactly what got delivered yesterday.
Thank you Jatin Chaudhary founder of eChai Ventures for making this happen and Udit Goenka for taking out the time to share your experience and provide valuable insights on sales.
P.S. I wrote this post at 1:00am last night and after processing the super insightful information gathered through this sales masterclass.
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We were thrilled to host the exclusive eChai Ventures Social. Engaging in small group candid conversations with innovative hardware founders about designing cutting-edge hardware products was truly inspiring.
Reflecting on the insightful panel discussion at E-Chai Ventures, where I had the privilege to speak alongside Pathik Patel from Fit & Flex, Sumit 'Curl' Karranji from Curlin Professional, and Kena Shah from Inara. The topic, "Insights from Scaling Up," sparked engaging conversations about the challenges and triumphs we’ve encountered on our journeys as D2C founders.
A special thank you to Jatin Chaudhary, Co-founder of eChai Ventures, for orchestrating this opportunity. Your platform continues to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to share their stories and grow together.
Scaling a business is never a linear path, but with shared experiences and collective wisdom, we can navigate it more effectively. Here’s to continuing the journey, learning from each other, and striving for greater heights.
If you are also a D2C founder, do share the challenges you face in your journey.
Yes, I'm discussing how important it is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and not to limit your thoughts as an employee only.✅
Recently, I attended the 'Sales Masterclass for Startups' at IIMA Ventures which was organised by eChai Ventures and it gave me a new perspective.🎉
What it feels like to be in the shoes of an entrepreneur can be understood when the respected speakers : Mr.Pankaj Bhimani, Mr. Bhavin Bhagat and Mr. Pratik Patel gave their insights.👏👏👏
Thanks to eChai Ventures for organising the masterclass and providing a great network opportunity to us.
My husband, Ripul Sharma, and I started BabyOrgano with just 2 lakhs, and today, securing seed funding from Sauce.vc feels like a dream come true.
As with any entrepreneurial journey, ours was not without its challenges.
When BabyOrgano launched, our mission was to use natural, safe ayurvedic products to redefine child wellbeing.
Bootstrapping our way through the initial years, we faced our fair share of challenges.
Despite the difficulties we encountered, we never wavered from our goal of giving parents reliable natural & ayurevdic wellness solutions for their kids.
In our third year, after countless meetings with potential investors, we found ourselves at a crossroads.
We knew we needed to expand but were unsure where we were going wrong.
All these couldn’t have been possible without the help and support of Ravi Uttamchandani from Faraz Wadhwania & Jeel Doshi. Their support was the first step toward a brighter future.
The unwavering support by my family, loyal customers, investors and my whole team laid the foundation for this latest milestone—our successful seed funding round led by Sauce.VC.
We’re more determined than ever to make a positive impact on children’s health. A big thank you to our loyal customers and dedicated team for helping us achieve this!
🎥 Presenting RENÉE Cosmetics's First TVC Starring Mrunal Thakur! 🎥
We are thrilled to unveil a new chapter in the RENEE journey with the launch of our very first television commercial. Featuring the ever-talented Mrunal Thakur, this film is more than just an introduction to our latest product—RENEE Midnight Kohl Kajal. It’s a celebration of bold beauty and timeless elegance.
Our Midnight Kohl Kajal isn’t just a makeup essential; it’s a statement. Designed for those who believe in the power of their gaze, this kajal delivers intense, long-lasting color that lets your eyes do all the talking.
A special thanks to Mrunal Thakur for embodying the spirit of RENEE, and to our incredible team who brought this vision to life. This is just the beginning of what we have in store, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Stay tuned, because the magic is about to unfold on screens everywhere. ✨
Is #Community Building Just a New Buzzword That Has Recently Popped Up?
Last week, I attended the #Bangalore Community Builders Mixer at Urban Vault. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends in this space.
One interesting discussion we had was about whether community building is just a new buzzword. While the term might be new, the practice has been around for centuries. Religious institutions are prime examples of communities coming together for the betterment of humanity and their beliefs, continuing their processes and rituals even without the physical presence of their leaders.
A personal favorite example of modern community-led growth is #Bitcoin. It has no CEO, CFO, or COO, yet it is widely adopted globally. At Draper Startup House, we firmly believe in the power of community, and we love building it every day. Communities like eChai Ventures and The Product Folks have been thriving for over half a decade.
Sohail Khan pointed out beautifully that communities with great SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) endure forever without needing their creators to constantly manage them. I completely agree.
Benefits of Building a Community:
1. Reduce Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) 2. Increase Brand Loyalty 3. Direct Interaction with Your Customers for Feedback 4. Foster Collaboration Leading to Partnerships 5. Enhanced Customer Retention 6. Create a Support System for Members 7. Drive Organic Growth Through Word-of-Mouth 8. Build a Strong Brand Identity and Reputation
#Communitybuilding is not just a trend; it's a timeless practice that drives real results.
During his recent visit to the US, Ankit Kedia was invited to join an insightful panel at "𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻," held on Monday earlier this week at Draper University, San Mateo.
The event, which drew a diverse audience of over 45 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 20 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, featured a dynamic conversation between investors and founders, providing invaluable insights into the intricacies of fundraising.
Hosted by eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House, the event featured a dynamic panel conversation with investors and founders, offering valuable insights into the complexities of fundraising. Ankit and fellow speakers Abhishek Kaushik, WeCP and Abhinav Das shared their Entrepreneurial experiences and success stories to guide start-ups on their fundraising journeys.
Closing the event with a networking session, Ankit engaged in meaningful conversations with a diverse array of start-ups and founders.
Events such as this play a crucial role in fostering connections, knowledge exchange, and collaborative growth across international boundaries, empowering entrepreneurs in driving their ventures forward.
Last week at the eChai event, I had the pleasure of leading a Sales Masterclass, which sparked an engaging conversation during one-on-one networking. One attendee asked a thought-provoking question: “How critical is personalization in sales now?” This led us to explore a significant shift in customer expectations and how personalization is becoming essential.
I shared a striking statistic from a Salesforce report: 80% of customers now expect personalized experiences from companies. This reflects a move from generic interactions to those tailored to individual needs and preferences.
We then discussed how modern AI tools are revolutionising personalization. For example, a SaaS company might use AI to analyze user behavior on their platform—tracking usage patterns, feature interactions, and support requests—to deliver highly personalized in-app recommendations and targeted training. This approach not only enhances user engagement but also addresses specific customer needs proactively.
An attendee shared their success story using AI-driven analytics to personalize email marketing campaigns, resulting in a 25% increase in open rates and a 15% rise in conversions. This example highlighted how AI transforms data into actionable insights, creating tailored interactions that drive measurable results.
Our post-session conversations underscored that personalization is no longer a luxury—it’s a vital element of successful sales strategies. With AI, we’re not just meeting customer expectations; we’re setting new standards for exceptional, tailored experiences. Embracing AI and personalisation means leading the way in customer engagement, forging stronger connections, and driving sustained business growth.
Attending the AI Innovations Meetup by eChai Ventures at GVFL Limited was nothing short of inspiring! 🚀 The energy in the room, the exchange of ideas, and the fascinating AI tools showcased made it a truly memorable experience.
Here are some key takeaways from the event:
1. AI in Hiring: Solutions like Veloxhire.AI are revolutionizing the screening process/pre-interviews, making bulk hiring more efficient and effective.
2. Market Analysis: Tools like Esri's ArcGIS AI are providing unparalleled insights through geographical data, helping businesses make informed decisions.
3. Creative AI: From Alphana AI's ability to generate social media marketing content from videos/podcasts to ImagineArt Midjourney's stunning image creation, the creative applications of AI are boundless.
4. Language and Learning: Chivox AI stands out as an incredible language tutor, while Riverside.fm AI and Tome AI offer unique community-building and storytelling capabilities.
5. Data Personalization: Clay AI and throxy AI are leading the way in personalized data analysis, offering deep insights into individual personas, and Smartly.AI helps businesses manage customer service as chatbot.
6. Developers' Heaven: With tools like GitHub and Character.AI AI, developers have powerful platforms to bring their AI ideas to life.
A huge shoutout to the speakers who shared their expertise Yash Shah, Tanmay Shanishchara, and Vinit B Yadav. This event was a great reminder of the transformative power of AI and its potential to reshape industries globally.
I was curious about the Open session of eChai Ventures at i-Hub Gujarat and to learn about communities, especially for how Christopher Fong runs one (Xoogler.co) with ex-Google employees. During the event, I was intrigued by some lesser-known insights about Google and its work culture 😂 👀 and much more amazing talks!
And I'll always remember my first live Polaroid, which you took with the crowd and showed us there—it was cute, haha! 📸😊 and I really liked your concept and working behind it!
Hey and Congratulations to you and Kushagra Shrivastava on the launch of Key —wishing you much success!
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