eChai: Startup Touchdown - SF

Happened on April 30, Wednesday, 2025
6:00pm — 08:00pm (GMT+05:30)
Ettan
Agenda:

A New Series by eChai, Welcoming Founders & Leaders to the Valley


​This gathering is designed to help visiting founders and leaders plug into the ecosystem through real conversations, not just handshakes. It’s where community meets serendipity — over chai, conversation, and shared ambition.


​​We’re keeping it small, casual, and intentional. No panels. No slides. Just thoughtful conversations, curious minds, and real connections.


​​We’re kicking things off with someone who reflects the spirit of this series, This Edition’s First Guest: Jash Gor


​​We’re excited to host Jash Gor, a 23-year-old investor and second-generation entrepreneur from India.


​​Jash leads New Business Initiatives at Riddhi Corporate Services Ltd (RCSL), a publicly listed logistics and BPO company working with India’s largest banks and government bodies. Through his family office, he’s evaluated 150+ startups, invested in 10+, and deployed $$M+ in the last 2 years — with a strong focus on logistics and B2B e-commerce.


​​He’s currently at Stanford University, taking courses on leadership and team dynamics in the AI era — and more importantly, he’s here to meet founders and builders from all backgrounds who are creating meaningful ventures.


​Who Should Join?


​​Founders building early-stage or growth-stage startups, operators or builders new to SF, ​Investors, advisors, or community builders who want to support visiting founders. Anyone curious to connect over thoughtful conversation


​Spots are limited — RSVP early to save your seat.


​​Let’s make SF a more welcoming place — one touchdown at a time.


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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

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Sahil Shah - Founder- Hungrito & Netsavvies. Digital Marketing Evangelist
Sahil Shah
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Kush Prajapati - Founder, Redicine Medsol
Kush Prajapati
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