Event update: Bengaluru Startup Meetup

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Bengaluru Startup Meetup

Happened on August 23, Saturday, 2025

Draper Startup House Koramangala

91 slots booked.

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Meet the Speaker:

Nikunj Thakkar - Founder, Creator & UpSurge Ventures

Meet the Host:

Avinash Pinto - Product Consultant & Coach

Agenda:

eChai Ventures will be hosting the Bengaluru Startup Meetup featuring a candid panel conversation with founders and operators building from the ground up — followed by open networking.

The discussion will dive into early wins, go-to-market hurdles, building teams, raising capital, and the everyday realities of growing a startup in today’s ecosystem.

Expect real stories, practical insights, and a room full of founders, operators, and startup folks exchanging experiences and ideas.

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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"If there’s one phrase that sums up my journey, it’s truly ‘The eChai Effect.’ Six years ago, I simply walked into my first eChai event, not knowing what to expect. The honest conversations, energy, and inspiration from founders and entrepreneurs struck a chord within me. That eChai spark became the catalyst for everything to follow. I proudly say: my entrepreneurship journey started—and keeps evolving—because of eChai. Redicine Medsol’s story is integrally linked to this community. I’ve gained so much, not just as a founder but as a forever volunteer and grateful member of the eChai family. With all my heart, thank you Jatin Bhai and everyone at eChai for shaping, guiding, and supporting my dreams. The eChai Effect will always be a part of my story."

Kush Prajapati

Founder, Redicine Medsol

“You don’t plan to build a company via eChai. You just keep showing up … and one day, you realize you did.” I’ve known Jatin since 2012, when I was still deciding what kind of second innings I wanted to play as an entrepreneur. Over the years, through events, chai breaks, intros, and seemingly small conversations, eChai helped shape not just Upsquare but also refined the lens through which we see collaboration. At Upsquare, we’ve hired talent, met partners, discovered co-investors, and built lifelong friendships. One of our joint ventures exists today only because a casual eChai memory sparked a deeper trust. Now, as we build House of Starts — our venture builder — eChai continues to fuel our mission: co-creating a shared future. eChai isn’t just a startup network. It’s a trust network. And for business builders like me, that makes all the difference."

Utpal Vaishnav

Founder @ Upsquare & House of Starts • Angel Investor + LP

"eChai isn’t just a startup community … it’s a mindset . eChai has been one of the most impactful communities in my entrepreneurial journey. It’s been a turning point . In a world where building something can often feel isolating, eChai gave me a sense of belonging. I’ve found mentors, collaborators, and friends here — people who genuinely want to see you succeed. It’s a space where ideas are challenged, actions are celebrated, and founders grow not just in scale, but in clarity and confidence. From late-night ideas to early-morning pitches, this community has quietly but powerfully shaped the way I build, think, and dream. I’ll always be grateful for the way eChai creates spaces where founders don’t just grow businesses — they grow together."

Koumal Kalantry

Founder, Bignano Ventures

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Bengaluru Startup Meetup

Meet the Speaker:

Meet the Speaker:

Nikunj Thakkar

Meet the Host:

Avinash Pinto

Agenda:

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

Kush Prajapati

Utpal Vaishnav

Koumal Kalantry

eChai Partner Brands

ES Healthcare Centre