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Bangalore Startup Meetup

eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House will be hosting the in-person 'Bangalore Startup Meetup' with founders and startup folks on 6th May, Saturday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House will be hosting the in-person 'Bangalore Startup Meetup' with founders and startup folks on 6th May, Saturday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Saturday, 6 May 2023
6:00–8:00 PM IST
Draper Startup House Flagship, Startup Lane, No.384, 1st A Main Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095.
Bengaluru
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Draper Startup House Flagship, Startup Lane, No.384, 1st A Main Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095.
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