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eChai SF : International Women's Day - Bring Your +1

March 08, Sunday, 2026
2:00pm — 04:00pm (GMT-08)
1 Oz Coffee, 3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States.
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Khyati Brahmbhatt - Lead, eChai SF
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🌸 Bring Your Plus One A Women's Day Gratitude & Amplification Gathering

​This International Women's Day, we're doing something different.

​No panels. No pitches. No performative networking.

​***Just bring her. Make sure you share this invite with her. Both of you needs to be registered.***

​Your mentor. Your manager. Your co-founder. The friend who forwarded you the job posting. The woman who advocated for you when you weren't in the room. The one who looked at you and said you belong here before you believed it yourself.

​Behind every woman who made it, there's another woman who made it possible.

​Here's how it works:

​Every attendee brings her Plus One, the woman who changed her trajectory. We'll share stories of impact, sit in honest conversation, and close with one question: How will you become someone else's Plus One this year?

​We'll go wherever the room takes us. Career pivots. Leadership lessons. The loneliness of being first. Immigration stories. The quiet struggles that don't make it onto resumes. Unfiltered and unhurried.

​The Details

​🗓 Saturday, March 8 · International Women's Day

​This isn't a networking event. It's a recognition moment. A ripple effect. A room where gratitude turns into momentum.

​If you've ever said "I wouldn't be here without her" — this is your chance to say it out loud, and to her face.

​Come ready to celebrate. Come ready to be seen. Come ready to give credit where it's long overdue.
eChai SF : International Women's Day - Bring Your +1
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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.

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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.

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
Kush Prajapati
Founder, Redicine Medsol
“eChai has been that turning point in my journey. It gave me a platform when I wasn’t looking for visibility but needed direction. Over the years, it became more than just a network. It became my tribe; a place where conversations sparked collaborations, and strangers became trusted sounding boards. What I value most is how effortlessly eChai brings people together - no airs, no filters, just genuine people with shared dreams. I owe a lot to this community and to Jatin, whose consistency and belief in people have shaped journeys like mine. Forever grateful to be part of something so real.”
Rushabh Shah - Managing Partner - STIR Advisors
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Managing Partner - STIR Advisors
"eChai has been a game-changer for Hungrito, providing us with invaluable connections, insights, and opportunities that have significantly fueled our growth. eChai has introduced us to a global network of entrepreneurs and experts, fueling our growth and opening doors to new opportunities from Ahmedabad to Dubai. The community has become like a second family to us, providing support, guidance, and valuable insights as startup entrepreneurs."
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