Last week, I had the privilege of moderating a fireside chat with Aakash Gupta, a celebrated leader in product management, at an event hosted by Product Tank Mumbai and eChai Ventures 🌟
Aakash, the mind behind Product Growth, one of the world’s largest product management newsletters, shared invaluable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of product management. 🚀
The event brought together over 120 passionate product management enthusiasts from Mumbai, creating a vibrant space for learning, networking, and exchanging ideas.
The energy in the room was electric, and the discussions showcased the incredible talent and potential within the Mumbai product community.
It was an honor to contribute to this gathering, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to interact with such a diverse and motivated audience.
Here’s to fostering more such conversations that shape the future of product innovation in Mumbai!
𝗨𝗱𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: Forget chasing shiny innovations - 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 might just be your secret weapon. Udit peeled back the layers on how B2C solutions can harness AI to scale, thrive, and win in today’s crowded marketplace.
𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: AI isn’t just about possibilities; it’s about 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Rupak showcased how AI is revolutionizing the creation of production-grade videos, bridging creativity with scalability like never before.
The biggest lesson of the day? AI isn’t the future - it’s the 𝘯𝘰𝘸. Whether you’re building for consumers or creating content, it’s time to rethink how you leverage the power of AI to deliver value where it truly matters.
Weekend is always a preferred time for socializing, but when socializing happens along with learning with like-minded people, it is super awesome. Glad to share our journey from using tools to discovering use cases and finding the product-market fit for AiVANTA in our AI video space.
It was insightful to listen to Udit Goenka, who has done the journey of zero to one multiple times. Plus, his way of approaching building a product is something every aspiring co-founder should listen to.
Shubham Dumbre and Aanchal Verma🏆 made sure that the entire session was not just well managed but also very interactive. This structure gave participants the chance to ask their questions, and even we got to learn from them.
I request all of you reading this to follow eChai Ventures for such events in the near future and do attend them — definitely a great way to socialize and learn with like-minded people on a Saturday!
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The greatest high I experience as an entrepreneur comes from the moments when I can genuinely serve others.
I don’t believe entrepreneurship is just about building a successful business or a brand rather it’s about:
↳ Discovering your own path. ↳ Supporting one another. ↳ Accepting your failures. ↳ Learning those lessons. ↳ Thriving and surviving. ↳ Becoming persistence. ↳ Finding your purpose. ↳ Core values & beliefs. ↳ Building resilience. ↳ Joy & Happiness. ↳ Being yourself. ↳ Perseverance.
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Apart from this we have also created a mentorship space for early stage founders that allows them to explore, discover and craft their own way.
To be honest, knowing I can be a part of their story fuels my passion for what I do and what could be more joyful than watching them grow, overcome challenges and realise their vision.
Happy Entrepreneur’s Day!
P.S. Building something that matters, not just to you, but to those around you will make all the difference.
Solving problems, helping other businesses grow, and hearing customers say, "This is the best software, thank you for introducing this to me," are what give me the biggest high as an entrepreneur. Let me take you on a quick journey through my world of SaaS innovation.
It all started with PitchGround, my SaaS marketplace. I saw countless brilliant ideas struggling to find their audience, and I thought, "There has to be a better way." So, I built one. Watching start-ups flourish on our platform? That's a rush like no other.
But I didn't stop there. As I interacted with these budding businesses, I noticed a common pain point: outreach. That's how FirstSales was born. I remember the first time a client told me, "Your tool doubled our response rates!" I couldn't sleep that night – not from stress, but from sheer excitement.
Then came the pinnacle of my problem-solving addiction: TinyCheque, my AI Venture Studio. It's like being a kid in a candy store, but instead of sweets, I'm surrounded by cutting-edge AI solutions waiting to be shaped into the next big thing in SaaS.
Every day brings new challenges. Sometimes, I'm up until 3 AM, wrestling with a particularly tricky bit of code or brainstorming a new feature. But when a customer reaches out to share how our software transformed their business? That makes every sleepless night worth it.
What really keeps me going is the partnerships we build. Whether it's a start-up finding their footing on PitchGround, a sales team crushing their targets with FirstSales, or an AI enthusiast bringing their vision to life through TinyCheque – these connections fuel my passion.
Each success story pushes me to innovate further, to solve the next big problem. It's a never-ending cycle of creation and impact. And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way. This journey of turning ideas into solutions that change lives – that's my entrepreneur's high, and it's one incredible ride!
Today’s Mumbai Start-up Meet with eChai Ventures at DevX Andheri was nothing short of inspiring!
No panelists this time – just a fantastic group of startup enthusiasts seated in a circular setup, sharing their unique stories. We heard everything from innovative startup ideas, the inspirations behind their entrepreneurial journeys, and the real challenges they’re facing at work. It was a truly collaborative and insightful session!
A huge thank you to Jatin Chaudhary, the driving force behind eChai Ventures, for organizing this incredible event. And a big shoutout to our venue partner, DevX for providing the perfect space for these meaningful conversations!
Lastly, a special thanks to everyone who attended and asked such thoughtful questions – your engagement made today’s meetup extra special.
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.
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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Before I tell you more about the Demo Day, let me share with you why I was astonished listening to these wonderful founders and feedbacks from the community.
➥ Every founder had a story to tell. ➥ Their enthusiasm was super infectious. ➥ The opportunity to collaborate opened up. ➥ The atmosphere was thrilling and invigorating. ➥ They were all solving a problem in unique ways. ➥ Relevant questions were being asked by the people. ➥ Experts from various fields provided valuable feedback. ➥ All the founders were deeply passionate about their ideas.
I know by now you’re wondering what these Demo Days are all about.
Well, Demo days are all about the founders from the community that get a chance to present their business, get early feedback, engage with investors and enablers and collaborate with various people from within the community.
You can check out eChai Ventures for more details and information on other such events happening in Mumbai.
Thank you Jatin Chaudhary, founder of eChai Ventures for creating an amazing platform that supports start-up founders through such interactive meet-up events and its community as well as presenting me with an opportunity to host the show.
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It was great fun moderating the panel discussion on 'Blockchain for Banking & Fintech' meetup in Mumbai for eChai Ventures (Jatin Chaudhary) in association with DevX.
Rohan Sharan (Timechain Labs) & Mahesh Jadhav (One UPI) have 👉 Elucidated nuances around Web3. 👉 Use cases that would gain traction in the BFSI space. 👉 Ways inwhich regulated entities can foster adoption of blockchain tech. 👉 Stance of govt on the regulations around blockchain & crypto. 👉 How CBDC can bring the impetus required to Web3 in India. 👉 Hardware and Software requirements for Web3 applications to function at scale. 👉 What theoretical concepts in Web3 as on date can transcend into reality over the next few years.
1. Vaibhav Shenoy (Genius Search): A conversational search engine trying to revolutionize search experience but making it move interactive & converstational. 🔎
2. Hartaj Trehan (OptimX Sports): Helping sports team build & manage their website, online store, event roster and ticketing within 30 minutes. 🏉
3. Samar Raj (Way2Cure): Serving as a one stop solution for healthcare services and compassionate care, pre & post hospitalization. 🏥
4. Vijay Chouhan (Costan): Building a next generation tool for content creators and influencers. 🌎
5. Sneha Thakkar (Woople Foods): Pioneering in woodapple jam by combining traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques.
Had an amazing time on the eChai's panel discussion last weekend about D2C startups, alongside Sanil Jain of 'The Better Shop' and Aayush Poddar of 'The Messy Corner'. 🚀
One of the highlights of the event was the exceptional quality of questions from the audience. 💡
Drawing from my own experiences, I was able to contribute to the discussion by sharing insights from my journey of building Clapper 🎬, and working with SUGAR Cosmetics.
Building Clapper, has given me a unique perspective on engaging with a young and dynamic audience. Understanding their preferences and constantly innovating to meet their needs has been key to our success. 💪
Whereas working with SUGAR Cosmetics has helped to understand the significance of branding and marketing in the beauty and personal care sector.
I hope that the insights shared during the session will inspire others to embark on their own journey. 🙏
First off, 🙌 Huge thanks to Aanchal Verma for the incredible LinkedIn post summarizing the event.
📝 Your attention to detail and the key points covered are nothing short of phenomenal.
👏 It's members like you who make these discussions even more impactful and enjoyable.
👥 Being on the panel with such insightful individuals was truly an honor!
🌐 The perspectives shared were not only eye-opening but also invaluable. As a panelist, I walked away with exceptional insights that will undoubtedly shape the way our team approaches working with the government.
🤝 Kudos to Sachin Bhavsar of Goa Myles and my fellow panelist Dhruv Chopra for inspiring this positive change towards government!
😄Hats off to Angana Chatterjee for bringing the perfect blend of humor and insight to our discussion! 🤣
🙏 Gratitude overflowing for eChai Ventures that provided an amazing platform to connect and collaborate! 🌐✨
✨Lastly, a huge shoutout to my biggest cheerleader Kanhai Porecha! Here's to the one who believes in me even when I doubt myself. 🥂
💡 I hope my contributions added value to the discussion, and it's heartening to witness connections being forged over this social platform.
🤝 Let's keep the conversation going! 🗣️
🔍 Looking forward to staying connected with all of you.
🌐 Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn DM if you have any questions, thoughts, or just want to continue the conversation. 📬
🚀 Here's to more insightful discussions, valuable connections, and positive transformations! 🌟 Let's make a difference together!
The founder will always be a founder no matter what he/she is doing currently, rightly said Dhruv Chopra .
Dhruv Chopra and Mohit Dubey along with other co founders found the problem of accuracy on road transport and started working on the solution and Chalo happened and the rest is history.
He is so humble and committed to the founder fraternity. My question was answered with simple lines "every startup has its own pace,just be in the business and remember why have you started."
Thank you eChai Ventures for organising such events for betterment of the startup ecosystem, DevX gave an amazing hospitality.
iThink Logistics is a SAAS platform made to empower eCommerce businesses through logistical and operational enhancements with the help of technology.
Let me take you back to where it all began - how I crossed paths with my co-founders, Bharat and Vipul. We were buddies who embarked on our entrepreneurial journey in 2011 with our SAAS venture, "Depasser Infotech," where we dabbled in tech services. Fast forward to 2016, the eCommerce scene picked up pace, and we decided to dive into that realm alongside our existing venture. However, navigating the eCommerce landscape proved challenging, especially with the logistical hurdles we encountered. During this time, Vipul reached out to his friend Paresh, who had a wealth of experience in logistics, seeking advice on our predicament. The more we delved into it, the more apparent it became that many others in the eCommerce sphere faced similar issues.
That's when Paresh brought Nikul into the fold, leveraging his expertise in logistics and finance. In 2017, the five of us came together to launch iThink Logistics. We each brought something unique - Vipul's strategic acumen, my knack for communication, Bharat's tech savviness, Paresh's operational prowess, and Nikul's financial wizardry. With a shared vision to transform eCommerce logistics, iThink Logistics was born.
Today, we proudly stand with over 10,000+ eCommerce brands, providing them with a one-stop solution for all their logistics needs.
Suta is a mindful, artisan-led brand that is best known for reintroducing sarees as everyday wear and for reviving several heirloom indigenous crafts.
Taniya Biswas
and I are sisters – we met when she was born (since she is younger to me)! But the decision to become co-founders was made roughly a decade ago. We toyed with a few ideas before finally founding Suta in 2016.
Before co-founding Suta, Taniya (Ta) and I were both passionate about creating a venture of our own, which would serve the greater good. We both let go of lucrative corporate jobs, driven by this vision and our passion for meaningful change. Suta was born of our own nostalgic love for cotton sarees – those worn by the womenfolk in our homes.
We wanted to bring back sarees into the mainstream as versatile garments for everyday wear, instead of being relegated to pujas and festivities alone. That’s how Suta came to be.
Today, we’re focused on reviving heirloom Indian crafts through our products and finding them audiences across India and even internationally. Our motto is to ensure that the weavers and artisans we work with (17,000+) have a regular source of income, the means and motivation to pursue their crafts, and do not have to migrate from their ancestral homes to larger cities in search of work.
As co-founders, we follow a very fluid process and both of us jointly undertake our responsibilities. We believe that we work best when we work together, and that our two minds are better than either by itself. That said, I am better with more analytical processes and decisions, while Ta is a creative minefield.
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner, helping them expand market reach, drive revenue growth, amplify brand visibility, and strengthen hiring efforts.
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Taniya Biswas
