Founders, Managers, Directors, and CXOs often get asked, "Can we publish you in the newspaper?" That's what we call a ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐.
Here are key insights and notes from yesterday's eChai Ventures session on "๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ":
1) What makes newsworthy Press Release content? โด Instant news like Product Updates โด Funding announcements โด New location launches โด Award recognition
2) What channels are available for Press Releases? โด Newspaper articles, Featured sections, Website blogs, Videos, Podcasts, and more
3) What types of Press Releases exist? โด Paid: Working with PR agencies for guaranteed features โด Earned (DIY): Securing coverage through relationship building and valuable content
4) How to start with Earned Press Releases? โด Connect with journalists to share industry opinions โด Consistently provide valuable industry insights โด Build and nurture media relationships - they matter immensely!
5) What to look for in PR Agencies (Paid)? โด Strong media connections โด Content SEO authority โด Proven track record
6) Should you choose an Agency or DIY approach? โด Agencies work best for occasional releases (saves relationship-building time) โด DIY approach builds long-term authority through regular PR stories โด Start by offering expert opinions to newspapers
๐ Remember: Credibility is currency!
7) Limited budget dilemma: Regular small news vs. one big story? โด Consistency wins - regular small news shows better results
8) Does publishing across multiple media houses create issues? โด No problems! Different websites mean no duplicate content concerns โด Media houses generate hundreds of pages daily, ensuring quick Google indexing
9) How do service-based organizations benefit from Press Releases? โด Builds thought leadership for attracting talent and clients โด Enhances societal credibility โด Makes you a preferred business partner
๐ฅ Virality Hack โด Leverage community connections through groups and meetups โด Mention and tag participants to tap into their networks
Special thanks to Shrijay Sheth and Mukul Goyal for sharing these valuable insights, and to Manoj Adwani for organizing this eye-opening session on ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฒ๐ - a topic that is unknown to many!
Recently, I had the opportunity to pitch at eChai Ventures demo in Surat. Thanks to Manoj for being such a wonderful host and volunteer. Huge shoutout to Jatin for building such an amazing community worldwide!
It was amazing to share what we are building at CalendarFix with everyone. I am glad to have received some great feedback and questions from the event. It was amazing to see what others are building and more importantly at what age!
What was most unexpected was the media coverage it received. Sharing it with you all.
Looking forward to more such events in the future.
P.S.: If you are a business, and want to have your appointment booking system on WhatsApp, ping me or signup using our website calendarfix.com
Thrilled to have presented Kuberjee at the Global Fintech Festival (GFF)! ๐๐ผ
The Global Fintech Fest provided an incredible platform to connect with leading investors and fintech innovators from around the world. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how Kuberjee - เคเฅเคฌเฅเคฐเคเฅ is transforming rural India by empowering women through digital financial solutions.
Thanks to the Fintech Convergence Council and eChai Ventures for making our pitch happen, and a special thanks to all the regulators whose innovations drive the fintech ecosystem forward.
Our discussions at GFF highlighted the potential of Kuberjeeโs model to scale and create even more meaningful change. We are excited about the future and look forward to collaborating with forward-thinking partners who share our vision of financial inclusion and womenโs empowerment.
Thank you to everyone who connected with us at GFFโtogether, we can make a difference!
This insightful event is tailored for small & medium businesses, providing attendees with deep insights into the potential of WhatsApp for business growth and learning how to get the festive season ready - from Ganesh Chaturthi to New Year!
Those who didnโt able to come, I am sharing my points which I wrote during session. Hope it will helpful to community (specially sales person and founder)
โ USA contain 90% paying customer than rest world โ Do the night shift โ Cold call: MOST IMPORTANT now days, as there you have 100% control โ Sales doesnโt need degree its human psycology โ Understand the country culture from basic to advance, custome must fill like he/she from their own culture
โ in first meeting, we are sellling 30 mins so mind its value.
โ Your company must have bonus of more than 1 lac per quater, 2 quaters or year depend upon team
โ Best time to call in USA 7:30 to 8:00 am EST(as they leave from home to office, so they pick the call during travelling)
โ Schedule for 100 meetings with your customer then it will be usefull for entire career, as those moving from one company to another and give reference
โ Every friday, profiling your customers and call or reach them on next week
โ Invest on Sales Navigator, Invest on database for marketting
Calling Pychology: Never do: โ Am I speaking with <name>? โ Is this right time to talk?
Do this: โ Hey, this is Chirag, How are you? Do you remember me? We met in an event happened on last saturday.
โ When some say, I am not interested then ask for it reason. (Dont shame)
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. Itโs 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. Itโs 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!
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 thisโit'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.
Contributing to streaming conversations around marketing in #Surat is a great delight and also the need of the hour. We've all witnessed events centering around startups, funding, finance, art, textile, auto, energy, and various other sectors but one pivotal factor "Marketing" still remains overshadowed & undervalued.
There's clear lack of education on marketing, both from the standpoint of brands and marketers themselves. It's time we marketeers collectively come together, uplift the significance of marketing in our ecosystem.
Let's ensure every voice in #Surat is equipped with ample knowledge and tools to harness the potential of marketing.
Had an amazing time attending the event last Saturday evening hosted by eChai Ventures and LOGICWIND ๐ It was an incredible opportunity to connect with amazing founders, exchange ideas, and gain insights into the latest trends shaping our industry.
๐ To establish client connections and nurture them, keep the approach very personalized based on the client. This results in better client conversion and retention.
๐ Quick responses to client queries play a major role in client satisfaction. It's not just about great numbers and results; it's about being attentive and responsive.
๐ผ As a founder, having an authoritative or strong point of view of what you bring to the table and what results you can help achieve is crucial.
๐ Confused about when to start marketing for your product? The answer: even before the product hits the market. Start by sharing free resources and insights for your target audience to identify the first adopters for your product.
Thanks to Manoj Adwani for making this event possible. It was an enriching experience, and I'm excited to be part of more such upcoming events.
I am back from SaaSBoomi Annual 2024, held in Chennai ๐
๐นNot long ago, Chennai struggled to attract Investors.
๐นFast forward to 7th Mar 2024 - Investors from all over globe flew to Chennai, eager to see what SaaS Founders are building and offer them help, guidance and capital
Hey Manoj, what do you do? . . . I had never thought, that this simple question can be so difficult to answer. Here is how my answer to this question has changed in last 3 years.
โข Until Feb 2021, before I left my Corporate job - I am a Technology Risk Manager at Barclays, Singapore ๐
โข From Mar 2021 to July 2022 - I am Founder of Bizsomia โฝ
โข After we stopped working on Bizsomia - I found myself grappling with an Identity crisis as I struggled to define my professional narrative ๐ถ
โข Between Aug 2022 to Dec 2023 - Though I was doing various things such as Consulting, Running Course and Hosting podcast, still I had no definite answer ๐ค
โข Jan 2024 onwards - I am Director at WebOsmotic and Co-Founder at narad.io ๐
Transitioning from a Corporate job to the Startup world isn't just about starting something new; it's about persevering through the challenges and maintaining your sense of identity along the way.
P.S : Today marks my 3 year anniversary in Startup Ecosystem and I am proud of my journey ๐
In 2020, I decided to relaunch an IT company with a focus on a specialized field as opposed to continuing our 2014-founded freelance business. Even though since 2014 we have completed over 300 fixed-cost jobs and about 100,000 hours of freelancing, I was not happy. It's so simple to be a so-called "CEO" in the IT business these daysโall you need is a laptop and various accounts on freelance platforms, which you may even open under family names ๐.
But, I've always wanted to start an IT company rather than a freelancing agency. To get knowledge and explore more from other like-minded entrepreneurs across various sectors, I joined BNI Global Surat Region.
There I met Dhaval Vansadia at a chapter meeting a few weeks later. He had a technical background, came from the textile industry, and had expertise in D2C brand consulting.
He is very enthusiastic about networking and enjoys building new connections. We met at our office and after an hour-long discussion, he hired us for a project, and we created an ERP system for his business. that's how he became our first client out of a freelancing portal.
After a year of collaboration, he made the difficult decision to leave his company, which he had invested both money and heart in for eight years. Despite this, we remained close friends and nurtured our relationship.
He spoke to me over the phone one day, "Jatin, what are you doing? This Friday, if you have time, let's get together at your workplace. I miss having coffee from you."
Well, then, why not?
We had coffee together on Friday and during a conversation, he asked "Jatin, Why do most IT companies in Surat fail to become multimillion-dollar companies?"
After an hour-long conversation, I asked him, "If you think you are ready again, let's build Sarvadhi a multimillion-dollar company that would run for years and years, with or without us!"
And he responded, "YES!"
That's how I met my co-founder Dhaval, who serves as Director of Sales and has been in charge of sales since January 2024.
It proved that huge dreams, trust, and a cooperative mindset of mutual growth can all lead to the creation of a great company.
Dhaval Vansadia, welcome to the team. I'm looking forward to working with you after working for you.
If someone asks me if BNI has been helpful, my response is: Indeed, it's worth exploring if you're willing to be flexible and know how to make the most of your networkโboth for business and for making new friends in different fields.
I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting an exclusive event "Startup Demo Day" organized by eChai Ventures in our vibrant city Surat. Alongside the event, I'll also be showcasing narad.io | The Intranet.
So mark your calendars, spread the word and see you at the eChai Demo day.
๐ When: Saturday, 24 February 2024, 6:00pm IST(GMT +05:30) ๐ Where: Provyz Co-working, Vesu, Surat
> 1 million Applications Received across India ๐ฎ๐ณ > Only 1 Lakh Shortlisted > Only 800 Startups selected for Personal Interview > Only 200 pitches are selected to 'Present in front of Sharks' for Shoot at Film City.
Recently I got an opportunity to meet Pitchers at Shark Tank India at eChai meetup.
It was truly enlightening and inspiring, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will undoubtedly benefit me both personally and professionally.
> Chetan Kanani - A Visionary Businessman > Adil Qadri - Great gunda of his Niche > Mohit Gadhiya - Calm and Visionary Entrepreneur > Anand Nahar & Amrit Nahar - Concrete combo of Fun and Finance and Food > @๐๐๐ฃ bhai ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ - Senior most one and Authentic person
1๏ธโฃ Focus on expertise, not just interface 2๏ธโฃ Mind set is everything so be a part of Community and attend the Training Sessions of your niche 3๏ธโฃ Entrepreneurs have vision not only Growth Plans 4๏ธโฃ Don't be good, Be great at Business Finance Numbers 5๏ธโฃ Be authentic all the time
We are elated to share that, we will be exhibiting RoyalPOS at Food & AgriTech Expo 2024, organised by The Southern Gujarat Chamber Of Commerce And Industry - SGCCI.
๐๏ธ 10-12th Feb 2024
๐ Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sarsana, Surat, Gujarat
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- Oct 2022 : I introduced PEPC, a course tailored for growing IT companies, to provide them fundamental principles of Project Management
- April 2023 : I got invited to deliver the PEPC course for employees of WebOsmotic. During the course, I developed a strong connection with Vipul and his team
- Sept 2023 : Vipul recognized the need to streamline the Processes, KPI's and SOP's and I joined WebOsmotic as a Part-time consultant to enhance the company's operational framework
- Dec 2023 : As the collaboration flourished, I and Vipul decided to explore further possibilities for Growth and Synergy
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My vision is to organize events that raise the consciousness and that rare and pure inner joy in to the hearts. I'm not your mainstream guy. And I'm happy!
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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