30 minutes. 7 people. Completely different backgrounds. One problem to solve.

This Saturday, I attended the eChai Founders Meet, and honestly, one of the most fun networking experiences I’ve had so far!

We were divided into groups of 6–7 and given just 30 minutes to:
Identify a real-world problem
Build a feasible solution
Think about branding & marketing strategies
Create a brand name & logo
Decide potential funding sources and justify why

Our group chose a problem that really caught my attention:

“If the Indian government is providing subsidies for EVs, then why are many people still hesitant to switch to electric vehicles?”

We identified two major pain points:
Range anxiety- people worry about running out of charge during travel.
Charging time- long waiting times at charging stations make EVs less convenient than conventional vehicles.

From there, we brainstormed a solution, worked on the positioning, branding, marketing strategy, funding approach and finally pitched our idea in front of everyone.

But what made the experience truly special was the people I got to collaborate with.

Our group brought together people from completely different generations and professional backgrounds from Gen Z to experienced professionals, including founders, IITians, AI professionals, real estate professionals, advocates and more.

Different experiences → different perspectives → better ideas.

It was a reminder that great ideas don't always come from knowing the most; they come from bringing different ways of thinking to the same table.

Already looking forward to the next one!

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