Chennai

Unconvention Chennai - Social Enterprise Conference

Happened on January 18, Wednesday, 2017
2:30pm — 05:30pm (GMT+05:30)
Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park132
Event Details:

Villgro and TiE Chennai present Unconvention Chennai - Social Enterprise Conference

An Unconvention event is an annual social enterprise conference, where you get to hear the inspiring stories of fellow social entrepreneurs and understand their journey, learn from experts on various topics that will help build your business, and connect with a network of opportunities, resources and people.

AGENDA - http://villgro.org/events/

9:00 am: Registration

9:30 am: Introduction

9:40 am: Welcome Address

9:45 am: Keynote Address: Shaheen Mistri, CEO of Teach For India

10:15 am: Impactapreneur Quest 2016 - Winner announcement and valedictory

10:30 am: Networking break & finalists showcase

11:00 am: My entrrpreneurial journey: Dr. Dhananjaya, CEO, Achira Labs

11:30 am: Experiences Raising Capital - Entrepreneur and Investor Perspective
PR Ganapathy, Villgro and Menterra
Kannan Bharadwaj, Founder & CEO, MathBuddy
Moderated by Kavita Rajagopalan, Villgro

12:10 pm: Panel Discussion on Entrepreneurs Support Ecosystem
Sabarinath, CEO, Skillveri,
Venky Natrajan, Lok Capital
Moderated by R. Ramaraj, Senior Advisor, Elevar Equity

1:00 pm: Closing remarks followed by networking lunch

Partners: Tie Chennai, Menterra Venture Advisors The Chennai Angels Entrepreneurship Development Institute,Tamil Nadu

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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"We found eChai to be a force multiplier throughout our startup journey. Through it, we connected with folks from DevX, Allevents, Plutomen, and more - many of whom became friends of IndiaBizForSale.com and even part of our clientele."
Bhavin S Bhagat - Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
Bhavin S Bhagat
Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
"The eChai platform has been super valuable for me - it has helped me gain a deeper understanding of domains in the startup and tech ecosystem. What stands out most is the celebration of knowledge, professional growth, and entrepreneurship - it’s one of the best for the Indian ecosystem. Along the way, I’ve also been fortunate to make some great friendships and connections too."
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh - Founder, MyCPE One
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh
Founder, MyCPE One
"At DevX.Work, we’ve greatly benefited from our association with eChai. Their events and networking forums have connected us with high-potential startups, ecosystem leaders, and innovation-driven professionals — many of whom have become valuable partners, collaborators, and even clients. What stands out most is the openness and accessibility of the community — whether you're an early-stage founder or an experienced entrepreneur, eChai provides a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and grow. It's more than just a network — it's a catalyst for real, collaborative growth. We’re proud to be part of the eChai community. Highly recommended for any organization aiming to grow within the startup space."
Umesh Uttamchandani - Co-Founder, DevX
Umesh Uttamchandani
Co-Founder, DevX

eChai Partner Brands

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

LegalWiz.in : Online legal services for startups and MSMEs.
STIR Advisors : Strategic M&A and business consultancy.
Biziverse : Powerful ERP and CRM software.
Creatosaurus : All-in-one creator stack for storytelling.
Timechain Labs : Global blockchain development services.
Riddhi Corporate : Efficient Logistics Solutions
Pharmint : Global B2B pharma supply chain ensuring accessibility and affordability.
Mantras2Success : Hiring and Talent management across multiple countries.
CoKarma : Coworking space and community in Hyderabad.
MYCPE ONE : Comprehensive suite of services for CPA & Accounting firms.