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Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Surat x ASHINE SVNIT

eChai Ventures, ASHINE SVNIT and iKoVerk will be hosting the Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Surat on 5th March, Saturday from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.

eChai Ventures, ASHINE SVNIT and iKoVerk will be hosting the Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Surat on 5th March, Saturday from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.

Saturday, 5 March 2022
6:00–8:00 PM IST
ASHINE SVNIT, Ichchhanath, Surat - 395007.
Surat
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