Event update: Pune Startup Meetup

Pune

Pune Startup Meetup

Happened on August 16, Saturday, 2025

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25 slots booked.

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Meet the Host:

Chaitanya Badave

Founder, Buy Or Skip

Agenda:

eChai Ventures is hosting the next Pune Startup Meetup featuring a candid panel conversation with founders and operators building from the ground up.

The conversation will explore early wins, go-to-market challenges, team building, fundraising, and what it really takes to grow a startup in today’s ecosystem.

Beyond the panel, the meetup brings together a community of founders, operators, and startup folks to exchange ideas, share experiences, and meet others building in the ecosystem.

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