Event update: eChai x Draper Startup House: Open Source vs Closed Source – The

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eChai x Draper Startup House: Open Source vs Closed Source – The Battle of Ideologies

Happened on June 28, Saturday, 2025

Draper Startup House Koramangala

19 slots booked.

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Vikram Bharati - Founder, Draper Startup House

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Agenda:

eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House present a deep-dive Web3 panel discussion featuring Vikram Bharati, Founder of Draper Startup House, alongside leading voices from the Web3 ecosystem.

This session will explore the ongoing debate between open-source and closed-source models in blockchain and emerging tech — unpacking how these ideologies shape product development, user trust, ecosystem growth, and long-term value creation.

Expect sharp perspectives, practical takeaways, and stories from the frontlines of Web3.

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