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Ahmedabad Next: Building D2C Brands

eChai Ventures and AMA in association with Communication Karo will be hosting the 'Ahmedabad Next - Building D2C Brands' panel conversation with D2C founders and leaders on 16th June, Friday from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Ventures and AMA in association with Communication Karo will be hosting the 'Ahmedabad Next - Building D2C Brands' panel conversation with D2C founders and leaders on 16th June, Friday from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.

Friday, 16 June 2023
6:30-8:00 PM IST
Ahmedabad Management Association, 1, Dr Vikram Sarabhai Marg, University Area, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009.
Ahmedabad
Ananya Maloo Anushree Maloo Jatin Chaudhary Ananya, Anushree + 6 others went See who came
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