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Finding Initial Customers For Your Startup

eChai Ventures and Venture Studio, Ahmedabad University will be hosting the 'Finding initial customers for your startup' session at Ahmedabad University on 11th Jan, Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Ventures and Venture Studio, Ahmedabad University will be hosting the 'Finding initial customers for your startup' session at Ahmedabad University on 11th Jan, Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Wednesday, 11 January 2023
6:00–8:00 PM IST
Room # 100, University Centre, Ahmedabad University.
Ahmedabad
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