UpStart Kolkata - Starting Up Right.
Partner Event Kolkata

UpStart Kolkata - Starting Up Right.

April 28, Saturday, 2018
4:00pm — 07:00pm (GMT+05:30)
NASSCOM, Monibhandar Building, 7th Floor, Block EP-GP, Sec V, Kolkata- 700091.
Event Details:

http://register.payumoney.com/upstartkolkata1

#UpStart Kolkata - Starting Up Right.
Hosted by PayUmoney. Community Partner Nasscom Startup Warehouse Kolkata. Outreach Partners eChai and EasyDaftar.

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. 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. 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 #Kolkata, 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. Saahil wadhwa, Director and Founder at EasyDaftar.
2. Hari Balasubramanian, Director, Mukunda Foods.
3. Raj Lakhotia, Founder at DilseWill.

Where?- NASSCOM, Monibhandar Building, Webel Bhawan Premises, 7th Flr, Block EP-GP, Sec V, Kolkata- 700091

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


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The people

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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

“When we launched LegalWiz.in back in 2016, concept of procuring legal and compliance services through a digital commerce platform wasn't as prominent in India. eChai played a significant role in providing the early adopters, and building significant positioning in the startup fraternity. Overtime, eChai grew to be a massive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and extended that benefit to all the members in a true "co-rise" spirit. I personally love to attend eChai events, learn from subject matter experts who share relatable and actionable insights and experiences. For startup journeys, it is so important to be surrounded by people who can add relevance, perspective, and push you to do better. Most importantly a group of people where you aren't being judged about things going right or wrong, but be a motivational force that keeps you going, yet keeping you in check. eChai is that place for me!”
Shrijay Sheth - Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting
Shrijay Sheth
Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting
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Mehul Shah - Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
Mehul Shah
Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
“eChai has been that turning point in my journey. It gave me a platform when I wasn’t looking for visibility but needed direction. Over the years, it became more than just a network. It became my tribe; a place where conversations sparked collaborations, and strangers became trusted sounding boards. What I value most is how effortlessly eChai brings people together - no airs, no filters, just genuine people with shared dreams. I owe a lot to this community and to Jatin, whose consistency and belief in people have shaped journeys like mine. Forever grateful to be part of something so real.”
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