D2C Insider Regional CXO Meet - West
Partner Event Mumbai

D2C Insider Regional CXO Meet - West

November 15, Friday, 2024
4:00pm — 10:00pm (GMT+05:30)
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Agenda:
D2C Insider is the largest community of carefully curated founders / CXOs from the D2C ecosystem. We started in 2019 as a simple WhatsApp group to exchange ideas and helping each other grow which has now become the largest community with 7000 brand founders, 2000+ enabler founders and 1000+ investors. We feel happy to share that almost 3/5 D2C brands that pitch on Shark Tank are a part of our community.

To enable the ecosystem to learn from each other and build deep meaningful relationships, we are hosting D2C Insider Meets which become a great gateway for fellow entrepreneurs from D2C to meet each other.

D2C Insider Regional CXO Meet serves as a splendid platform for founders, CXOs, and investors belonging to the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) ecosystem to convene and foster cordial relationships in a relaxed ambiance. These meetups are designed to bring together the regional ecosystem and facilitate learning, networking, and building valuable connections. With a formidable attendance of over 200 founders, CXOs, and investors, the event provides ample opportunities for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations and establish fruitful relationships.

Event Dates:
  • D2C Insider Regional CXO Meet - West (Mumbai - 15th Nov 24)
  • D2C Insider Regional CXO Meet - South (Bangalore - 14th Dec 24)

Enablers: Amplify your offerings to 7000+ D2C founders through premium sponsorship opportunities. Submit your application here or email at [email protected] 
 
Brands: Sample your products to the real influencers - the community of founders, via our legendary goodies bags. Submit your application here

PLEASE NOTE : This is an INVITE only meetup for FOUNDERS / CXOs from D2C ecosystem. ONLY upon successful payment, your slot will be reserved !
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The people

These open and free events are hosted across cities and countries as part of a broader effort to keep the startup ecosystem accessible, inclusive, and connected. You’ll find a diverse mix of participants: early-stage founders, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals exploring transitions, and others curious about the theme. Each event brings a different experience, shaped by the people who show up.

The format

We host panels, talks, socials, open houses, and demo days in different formats. Each individual event listing clearly mentions what’s planned, so you know exactly what kind of experience to expect before you register.

The flow

You can check the exact time and map address of the venue directly on the event page. Once you register, you typically receive four emails: a confirmation, a reminder a day before the event, another on the day itself, and a follow-up after it ends. You can manage your email notifications at any time.

The guest list

The participant list on the event page keeps updating as more people register. Since attendees often sign up through platforms like eChai, Meetup, Eventbrite, and others, the visible numbers may not reflect the complete turnout. Speakers are usually announced three to four days before the event, and you’ll also start seeing featured participants appear as they register.

The context

You can also explore the list of past participants and speakers from each city to get a sense of who typically joins. It offers a glimpse into the kind of conversations, collaborations, and diversity that shape each meetup. Every event has its own purpose, shaped by its theme, setting, and the community that gathers around it.

The experience

Some people come to learn, others to connect, and many just to explore. While the agenda provides structure, the real energy often comes from the spontaneous conversations and shared curiosity in the room. These events are open to a broad mix of people including students, professionals, early-stage founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are specifically looking to meet only growth-stage or highly targeted founders, this may not be the right format for you. In that case, you might explore scale up dinners and socials for growth stage founders and operators.

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