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eChai's Startup Open House in Bengaluru

<div>Join us for eChai's Startup Open House in Bengaluru on April 13th, Sunday!&nbsp;<br><br>Connect with fab startups and network with like-minded entrepreneurs in a vibrant, informal setting.<br><br></div><div>Discover new opportunities, share your ideas, and build meaningful relationships within the startup community.&nbsp;</div>

Join us for eChai's Startup Open House in Bengaluru on April 13th, Sunday! 

Connect with fab startups and network with like-minded entrepreneurs in a vibrant, informal setting.
Discover new opportunities, share your ideas, and build meaningful relationships within the startup community. 

Sunday, 13 April 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST
Draper Startup House Koramangala, Startup Lane, No.384, 1st A Main Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095.
Bengaluru
Ritwik Joshi Ritwik, Nikhil went See who came
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Draper Startup House Koramangala, Startup Lane, No.384, 1st A Main Rd, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095.
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