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Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Bangalore

eChai Ventures and IAMAI-Mobile10x will be hosting the in-person Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Bangalore with founders and leaders on 30th Sept, Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Ventures and IAMAI-Mobile10x will be hosting the in-person Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Bangalore with founders and leaders on 30th Sept, Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Friday, 30 September 2022

6:00–8:00 PM IST

K Tech Innovation Hub, IAMAI Mobile10x, KEONICS – K-WINGS, Seminar Hall, 27th Main Rd, 1st Sector, HSR Layout (behind HSR Police Station), Bengaluru 560102.

Hosts & speakers 2

Deepshikha Yadav Speaker

Futures Facilitator

Nikunj Thakkar Speaker

Product Management & GTM Strategy Consultant

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Getting there

K Tech Innovation Hub, IAMAI Mobile10x, KEONICS – K-WINGS, Seminar Hall, 27th Main Rd, 1st Sector, HSR Layout (behind HSR Police Station), Bengaluru 560102.