UpStart Ahmedabad- Starting Up Right
Partner Event Ahmedabad

UpStart Ahmedabad- Starting Up Right

February 24, Saturday, 2018
10:30pm — 01:30am (GMT+05:30)
Gtu Innovation Council Block No-6, GTU Building, near L.D boys hostel, navrangpura
5 slots booked
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http://register.payumoney.com/upstartahmd1

#UpStart Ahmedabad- Starting Up Right.
Hosted by PayUmoney. Ecosystem Partner Gtu Innovation Council and Outreach Partner Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad Innocity.

Starting a startup can be a risky venture if you don't take the right steps. It's important to protect your own assets and bulletproof your startup to keep it running smoothly. You have a great business idea, you got it validated from friends, family, advisors and now you are going to take the plunge into starting up. Maybe you have already started the journey and battling market forces on multiple fronts, pushing your products or services. If you’re looking at high growth, there are a few typical phases during which you’ll have to interact with the legal system. Yes, company filings and regulations are not the most exciting parts of your startup. Yet they’re critical to the health of your business and personal finances.
#PayU brings to you a set of eminent speakers in the First Edition of #UpStart series in #Ahmedabad, a 3-hour session where we’ll hearing host of startup basics like incorporating the right entity, importance of accounting & taxation, knowing the law, etc.

Speakers:-
1. Jatin Chaudhary, Co-founder, eChai Ventures
2. Siddharth Rajde, Co-founder, Krishibox
3. Akash Domadiya, founder, Tradohub

Venue:-GTU Innovation Council, Block 6 ,L.D Engg Boys Hostel, Opp. Old Regional Passport office, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009

This is a three-hour session which requires prior registration. Limited seats available. Kindly register yourselves ASAP.

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The people

These open and free events are hosted across cities and countries as part of a broader effort to keep the startup ecosystem accessible, inclusive, and connected. You’ll find a diverse mix of participants: early-stage founders, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals exploring transitions, and others curious about the theme. Each event brings a different experience, shaped by the people who show up.

The format

We host panels, talks, socials, open houses, and demo days in different formats. Each individual event listing clearly mentions what’s planned, so you know exactly what kind of experience to expect before you register.

The flow

You can check the exact time and map address of the venue directly on the event page. Once you register, you typically receive four emails: a confirmation, a reminder a day before the event, another on the day itself, and a follow-up after it ends. You can manage your email notifications at any time.

The guest list

The participant list on the event page keeps updating as more people register. Since attendees often sign up through platforms like eChai, Meetup, Eventbrite, and others, the visible numbers may not reflect the complete turnout. Speakers are usually announced three to four days before the event, and you’ll also start seeing featured participants appear as they register.

The context

You can also explore the list of past participants and speakers from each city to get a sense of who typically joins. It offers a glimpse into the kind of conversations, collaborations, and diversity that shape each meetup. Every event has its own purpose, shaped by its theme, setting, and the community that gathers around it.

The experience

Some people come to learn, others to connect, and many just to explore. While the agenda provides structure, the real energy often comes from the spontaneous conversations and shared curiosity in the room. These events are open to a broad mix of people including students, professionals, early-stage founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are specifically looking to meet only growth-stage or highly targeted founders, this may not be the right format for you. In that case, you might explore scale up dinners and socials for growth stage founders and operators.

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"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
"I attended my first eChai event 3 yrs back, and no one knew me in the market. Over the next three years, eChai didn’t only help me with knowledge or networking, but it gave me an identity from being unknown to now being recognized by a group of inspirational entrepreneurs connected with eChai, who have been gracious enough to acknowledge me and Digipple."
Viraj Rajani - Co-Founder, Digipple
Viraj Rajani
Co-Founder, Digipple
"After moving back from the USA, eChai became my go-to space to learn how the Indian startup ecosystem works. It offered direct exposure to startup thinking and a community that openly shares business insights. What stood out was how easy it was to connect, learn, and grow through real conversations. As we built our IT hardware rentals business, eChai helped us find our niche and refine our path. Proud and grateful to be part of this amazing community."
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