eChai AI Day in Mumbai

November 16

Saturday

DevX Andheri East, 7th Floor, A Wing, Dynasty Business Park, Nr. JB Nagar Metro Station (Chakala), Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400065.
Featured participants:
Udit Goenka - Founder - PitchGround, Firstsales.io and TinyCheque
Rupak Shah - Co founder, AiVANTA
Shubham Dumbre - Founder, Delta The Innovators
Virinchi Balusani - Sreyas, Accenture
Prakhar Mishra - Senior Area Sales Manager
Dhruv Pathak - Investor, share market
Siddhesh Parab - App Developer, BinaryBite
Jaisal Shah - Software Development Engineer
Harshit Agrawal - Co-Founder, NetPractice
Rajesh Gada - Co- Founder, Optimaio
Vinit Faria - Co-Founder, Gradient Eye
Revanthraja M - AI and ML developer
Aanchal Verma - Marketing Coordinator, Cendyn
Viraj Sahu - Co - Founder and CEO at Internlink ( Bright shift technologies - private limited company nane
Shahnawaz Shaikh - AI ML intern at webmobi 360 Technology
Rohit Gade - Mechanical Engineer
Aditya Rao - Founder, JimmyStudios
Nakul Arora - Ex-Entrepreneur, working with a Hedge Fund now. Want to build products  in the analytics/automation space
Saurabh Nandedkar - Software Engineer, Turing
Nimish Bitla - Cloud Practitioner
Ritesh Kala - Founder, Kidlet
deepak mandal - Building- EdiotHouse , TalkwithDeepak
VeerChand Bothra - Product Builder | Marketing Technologist
Minhaz Uddin - Founder Squarm Technologies
Rajen Chhetry - Account Manager, Ex founder
Aryan Mali - Founder & CEO at GEN'ZME
Amish R. Shah - Founder, Ascent • Bespoke software systems for Processes Automation
Rakesh Vanarse - Founder & CEO, Brandcepts, a fully owned Brand of Surprizes E-Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Calvin James - Freelance, Self-employed
Siddharth Shirodkar - Founder
Rajat Disawal - Founder, CTO, The Plasma
Abhirath Dubey - Founder at HollrAI
Azam Gujar - Founder of peoplexpo
Dhiren Gala - Director
Jinav Gala - Research Analyst
SHREYASH NAIK - Freelance Artist
Vinay Yadav - Developer, Datamatics Global Solutions Limited
Sujeet Sreenivasan - Founding Engineer, Yuni
Subhi Shildhankar -  Social Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & Director(HR) at Cloud Counselage
Event Feed:
Here’s the goldmine they shared:

𝗨𝗱𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: Forget chasing shiny innovations - 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 might just be your secret weapon. Udit peeled back the layers on how B2C solutions can harness AI to scale, thrive, and win in today’s crowded marketplace.

𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: AI isn’t just about possibilities; it’s about 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Rupak showcased how AI is revolutionizing the creation of production-grade videos, bridging creativity with scalability like never before.

The biggest lesson of the day? AI isn’t the future - it’s the 𝘯𝘰𝘸. Whether you’re building for consumers or creating content, it’s time to rethink how you leverage the power of AI to deliver value where it truly matters.
I had the pleasure of speaking at eChai Ventures AI Day

Weekend is always a preferred time for socializing, but when socializing happens along with learning with like-minded people, it is super awesome. Glad to share our journey from using tools to discovering use cases and finding the product-market fit for AiVANTA in our AI video space.

It was insightful to listen to Udit Goenka, who has done the journey of zero to one multiple times. Plus, his way of approaching building a product is something every aspiring co-founder should listen to.

Shubham Dumbre and Aanchal Verma🏆 made sure that the entire session was not just well managed but also very interactive. This structure gave participants the chance to ask their questions, and even we got to learn from them.

I request all of you reading this to follow eChai Ventures for such events in the near future and do attend them — definitely a great way to socialize and learn with like-minded people on a Saturday!

Agenda:
We'll have candid panel conversation with AI founders and operators which will be followed by open pitches from early stage founders.

Panel Discussion:
Hear from leading AI founders and operators as they share their experiences and insights of building AI products.

AI Product Showcase: Discover upcoming AI products and solutions from the community

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

This is an awesome opportunity to learn about the latest trends in AI, explore potential collaborations, and network with AI folks from the community.
eChai Wall of Love
Last week, I had the privilege of moderating a fireside chat with Aakash Gupta, a celebrated leader in product management, at an event hosted by Product Tank Mumbai and eChai Ventures 🌟

Aakash, the mind behind Product Growth, one of the world’s largest product management newsletters, shared invaluable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of product management. 🚀

The event brought together over 120 passionate product management enthusiasts from Mumbai, creating a vibrant space for learning, networking, and exchanging ideas.

The energy in the room was electric, and the discussions showcased the incredible talent and potential within the Mumbai product community.

It was an honor to contribute to this gathering, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to interact with such a diverse and motivated audience.

Here’s to fostering more such conversations that shape the future of product innovation in Mumbai!

The event was co-hosted by eChai Ventures in partnership with Netcore Cloud.

ProductTank Bengaluru Product Tank Pune ProductTank Dubai
I Now Give Up.

I give up on thinking I know everything about marketing.

I give up on believing that sticking to what’s familiar will take me further.

And most importantly, I give up on underestimating the power of new ideas.

Attending this event completely flipped my perspective. Here’s why:

My way of thinking

I always thought marketing was about strategies, numbers, and perfect campaigns.
But this event? It showed me it’s so much more than that.

It’s about people, relationships, and how you evolve your thinking to match the ever-changing world around you.

 The Founder’s Touch is Crucial
 ↳ The team behind simply Salads shared how staying connected with your business as a founder can create trust and authenticity.
 ↳ It’s a reminder that your unique touch is what sets your brand apart in a crowded market.

Lesson? People connect with people, not just products.

 Traditional Marketing Still Has Power
 ↳ Koumal Kalantry taught us that while digital is booming, traditional marketing strategies can still create a lasting impact.
↳ Combining the old with the new can future proof your brand while keeping it relatable.
Takeaway? The medium might change, but the message stays timeless.

 Think Bigger, Dream Bigger
↳ Meeting founders (some who’ve been featured on Shark Tank!) showed me the importance of pushing past limitations and broadening your perspective.
↳ Innovation happens when you challenge yourself to think beyond what’s possible.


If you’re a small founder or business owner, here’s the truth: your success isn’t about doing what’s trendy—it’s about doing what’s authentic to you.

Learn from the past, innovate for the future, and never stop building meaningful connections.

A heartfelt thanks to all the incredible founders I met for broadening my perspective and reminding me why I started this journey

Soham Payal Pathak| Jimish Kapadia|Mitesh Shethwala|Koumal Kalantry

And a special thank you to Jatin Chaudhary and Viraj Rajani for curating such an inspiring event. 🙏

P.S. What’s one lesson that’s helped you grow as a founder? Let’s learn from each other!

Here’s the goldmine they shared:

𝗨𝗱𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: Forget chasing shiny innovations - 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 might just be your secret weapon. Udit peeled back the layers on how B2C solutions can harness AI to scale, thrive, and win in today’s crowded marketplace.

𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗸’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: AI isn’t just about possibilities; it’s about 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Rupak showcased how AI is revolutionizing the creation of production-grade videos, bridging creativity with scalability like never before.

The biggest lesson of the day? AI isn’t the future - it’s the 𝘯𝘰𝘸. Whether you’re building for consumers or creating content, it’s time to rethink how you leverage the power of AI to deliver value where it truly matters.
Yesterday, I attended eChai Ventures event at Venture Studio on Building Food Brands: Insights from Top Founders and Operators: Hosted by Jatin Chaudhary , Speakers at the event were: Mr. Sai Sumanth (Radhika’s), Sahil Shah (Hungrito), and Dharmarajsinh Zala (UFC), who shared their invaluable experiences in the food industry.

Sai offered a fascinating glimpse into the operational challenges and opportunities in the food industry and in navigating online platforms. Sahil Shah impressed us with his innovative marketing strategies used for Hungrito, showcasing how creativity can connect brands with their audience.

The event provided actionable insights into building a food brand, from effectively leveraging online platforms to mastering seasonal marketing and creating impactful audience engagement through creative campaigns.

A heartfelt thank you to Sai, Sahil, Dharmarajsinh, and the eChai community for such an inspiring and enriching session!
eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner, helping them expand market reach, drive revenue growth, amplify brand visibility, and strengthen hiring efforts.