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AI x Marketing: The New Growth Formula for Startups - Ahmedabad Edition

<div>AI is no longer a side tool — it’s becoming the backbone of how modern startups market, scale, and grow.<br><br></div><div>At this eChai panel, founders and marketing leaders will share how they’re integrating AI into real-world strategy — from crafting campaigns and content to automating operations and optimizing spend.<br><br></div><div>The conversation will go behind the scenes of fast-moving startups to uncover what’s working, what’s evolving, and how AI is quietly reshaping the role of marketing itself.<br><br></div><div>Designed for startup builders navigating growth in the age of intelligent tools.</div>

AI is no longer a side tool — it’s becoming the backbone of how modern startups market, scale, and grow.
At this eChai panel, founders and marketing leaders will share how they’re integrating AI into real-world strategy — from crafting campaigns and content to automating operations and optimizing spend.
The conversation will go behind the scenes of fast-moving startups to uncover what’s working, what’s evolving, and how AI is quietly reshaping the role of marketing itself.
Designed for startup builders navigating growth in the age of intelligent tools.

Malav Warke Sumit Kasardekar Manan Maheshwari Malav, Sumit + 7 others went See who came
Arjav Shah
Ahmedabad
Arjav Shah
Founder · Impixal Media

Solo founder, Bootstrapped and Profitable, in Full Service Design & Marketing Agency.

Building Building the go-to behind-the-scenes creative and strategic partner that helps agencies & businesses stand out, win more clients, and scale with confidence.
Hoping to meet
  • Partners for my services or agency
  • Founders past $1M ARR
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Engineering leaders / CTOs
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • Others in my exact role to swap notes with
  • Founders & operators in my city
  • Bootstrapped & Profitable Founders
  • Business Development Executive (BDE)
  • Sales Executive
Jignesh Thakkar
Ahmedabad
Jignesh Thakkar Host
Founder · LoudRevel

Founder and Advisor, Bootstrapped, in AI/ML + Productivity + Media / creator.

Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Partners for my services or agency
  • Founders past $1M ARR
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Engineering leaders / CTOs
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Others in my exact role to swap notes with
  • Founders & operators in my city
Manan Maheshwari
Ahmedabad
Manan Maheshwari
Growth Strategist | AI Practioner | Business Consultant · Consultriva

Advisor, in Proptech / real estate.

Building I help MSMEs, startups, and GCCs scale through AI Strategy & Governance, GTM execution, and digital transformation Wharton‑certified, MICA alum, and global growth consultant.
Hoping to meet
  • Intros to paying customers
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • A startup role I would love, at any kind
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Founders & operators in my city
Manish Nayee
Gandhinagar
Manish Nayee
Founder & CEO · Wority Technology

Founder, Bootstrapped and Profitable, in SaaS + B2B / enterprise + AI/ML.

Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Partners for my services or agency
  • A co-founder
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
Sumit Kasardekar
Ahmedabad
Sumit Kasardekar
Founder · The Harsmit Ventures

Solo founder and Advisor, Bootstrapped, in Fintech + Insurtech + SaaS.

Building I’m building The Harsmit Ventures. Our goal is simple: make it easier for business owners to access financial services, business technology, and AI tools from one trusted partner instead of juggling multiple providers.
Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Founders & operators in my city
  • First customers
  • Mentorship
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Aditya Sain
Founder · Adonhead

Founder and Aspiring founder (exploring an idea), Pre-product (building), in B2B / enterprise + Marketplace + Media / creator.

Hoping to meet
  • Angel / seed investors for my startup

eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner. Together we explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.

Past event happened on 10 Aug 2025