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eChai Design Social

eChai Ventures will be hosting the curated gathering with the founders and design folks to connect, share and collaborate.

eChai Ventures will be hosting the curated gathering with the founders and design folks to connect, share and collaborate.

Sunday, 23 July 2023

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST

Hosts & speakers 5

Co-Founder, Brewex

Founder · Urbanvoicesin

Founder & First Bicycle Mayor from India · Crooze Fitness App

Co-Founder, Tecxar

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