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Food & Beverage Startups Meetup: Building What India Eats & Drinks - Ahmedabad Edition

Join fellow founders, operators, and enthusiasts building in the food and beverage space — from packaged goods to cloud kitchens, cafes to consumer brands.
This meetup is designed for candid conversations around building and scaling F&B startups. We’ll explore everything from product innovation and supply chain challenges to marketing, distribution, and customer loyalty. Whether you're just starting out or scaling across cities, this is a chance to connect with peers, share real-world learnings, and explore meaningful collaborations.
Expect founder stories, practical insights, and an open, collaborative vibe. It's made for people who are passionate about food, brand, and business.

Aditi Mali Sumit Kasardekar Vishal Patel Aditi, Sumit + 11 others went See who came
Jignesh Thakkar
Ahmedabad
Jignesh Thakkar Host
Founder · LoudRevel

Founder and Advisor, Bootstrapped, in AI/ML + Productivity + Media / creator.

Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Partners for my services or agency
  • Founders past $1M ARR
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Engineering leaders / CTOs
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Others in my exact role to swap notes with
  • Founders & operators in my city
Manan Maheshwari
Ahmedabad
Manan Maheshwari
Growth Strategist | AI Practioner | Business Consultant · Consultriva

Advisor, in Proptech / real estate.

Building I help MSMEs, startups, and GCCs scale through AI Strategy & Governance, GTM execution, and digital transformation Wharton‑certified, MICA alum, and global growth consultant.

Hoping to meet
  • Intros to paying customers
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • A startup role I would love, at any kind
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Founders & operators in my city
Manish Nayee
Gandhinagar
Manish Nayee
Founder & CEO · Wority Technology

Founder, Bootstrapped and Profitable, in SaaS + B2B / enterprise + AI/ML.

Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Partners for my services or agency
  • A co-founder
  • Founders with US / global reach
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
Sumit Kasardekar
Ahmedabad
Sumit Kasardekar
Founder · The Harsmit Ventures

Solo founder and Advisor, Bootstrapped, in Fintech + Insurtech + SaaS.

Building I’m building The Harsmit Ventures. Our goal is simple: make it easier for business owners to access financial services, business technology, and AI tools from one trusted partner instead of juggling multiple providers.

Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Founders & operators in my city
  • First customers
  • Mentorship

eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner. Together we explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.

Past event happened on 22 Nov 2025