Event update: Scaling Startups in Tier-2 Cities — eChai Ventures

[Partner Event]Rajkot

Scaling Startups in Tier-2 Cities

January 18, 2025

Saturday

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Agenda:

We are delighted to invite you to the Kotak BizLabs Networking mixer, Rajkot hosted by IIMA Ventures. This event is part of Kotak BizLabs Accelerator, a is a CSR Initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank to empower early-stage entrepreneurs with tailored resources, expert mentorship, and grant opportunities.

Followed by a riveting panel discussion, in collaboration with eChai, on "Scaling startups in tier-2 cities", with Devina Kothari (Zuan Design Labs), Harsh Joshi (Cligent Technologies), Shantanu Thanvi (IIMA Ventures) and Marmik Bhatt (Monk9 Tech)

Why attend?
Discover how Kotak BizLabs supports startups through structured mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and grants of up to ₹15 lakh.
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry pioneers, and key stakeholders from the startup ecosystem.
Gain strategic insights to address critical challenges and scale your entrepreneurial journey.

Event Details:
Date: January 18, 2025, Saturday
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Venue: DevX Coworking Space
Registration Link: https://go.iimaventures.com/RajkotMixer

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

“I have no hesitation in saying that my association with eChai has been a gateway into the startup ecosystem. Through this platform, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many young and dynamic entrepreneurs. These interactions have been immensely enriching - I’ve learned a great deal and have always tried to offer guidance whenever approached. It’s a truly symbiotic relationship that I deeply value, and it wouldn’t have been possible without eChai.”

Syed Nadeem Jafri

Founder, Hearty Mart

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Umesh Uttamchandani

Co-Founder, DevX

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