Today, we’re bringing together some of Ahmedabad's top D2C founders to share their journeys.

What does it really take to scale a direct-to-consumer business?
How do you build a brand that customers love?
And what lessons do founders wish they had learned earlier?

I’ll be hosting eChai's D2C Startups Meetup in Ahmedabad at GVFL, featuring an incredible lineup of speakers:

Tanisha Lakhani, Founder of Protouch
Sumit 'Curl' Karranji, Founder of Curlin Professional
Riddhi Sharma, Co-Founder of BabyOrgano
Yash Mehta, Co-Founder of JoySpoon

Free registration at eChai.Ventures

Bringing the first program of The Startup Code, an open accelerator program by eChai Ventures and LegalWiz.in, designed for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Building a startup starts with finding the right people. But finding the perfect co-founders and early employees can be tough. 

That’s why we’re bringing together founders who’ve been through it.

They’ll share what worked, the challenges they faced, and how they built their teams.

If you’re an early-stage or aspiring founder, this event is for you. You’ll get insights, a draft co-founders agreement, and a chance to connect with others looking for their ideal co-founders.

Join us for practical advice and meaningful connections.

https://echai.ventures/events/building-your-founding-team-insights-on-finding-co-founders-and-early-employees-sep-12-2024

🚨 PMs from Bangalore >>> Got something for you ! 🌟

🤖 Have you ever thought about how AI would impact your career? I did and after talking to some 100+ AI Leaders in the last couple of months, I’m thrilled to share a unique opportunity with all of you via Anybody Can AI ( by Lyzr AI) 🚀

💭 Imagine a day where you’re immersed in all things AI, surrounded by fellow Product Managers who are just as eager to learn and grow. That’s exactly what we’re planning, and I can’t wait for you to join us at the 1st Edition of Anybody Can AI #Socials

👀 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓Phenomenal Speakers : I’m super excited about our lineup! We’ve got Debasmita Das from the founding team : product & growth of Pipeshift AI (YC S24) and Siddhant Goswami, the co-founder of none other than 100xEngineers.

🤝They’re not just experts; they’re passionate about sharing their knowledge, democratising AI for #NonDevelopers and got incredible insights on integrating AI into product management.

🎙️But it’s not just about listening to talks. It’s about having the real talk and engage in discussion about the "future of work". Whether you’re new to AI, haven’t yet started your AI journey or already pretty much some good experience - we have something in store for everyone. 

🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ This event will help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of AI in product management and supercharge growth no matter where you’re in your AI journey. 

🎯 And here’s a fun twist: We’re #HIRING at Lyzr AI! This could be your golden ticket to landing that job and working w a team that has cracked $2M ARR in revenue in last 7 months.

🎫 We’re keeping it exclusive, so we’re looking for Product Managers with at least 2 years of experience. This isn’t just another networking meetup—it’s a game-changer.

So, are you ready to elevate your career with the power of AI? Let’s make it happen together. 🚀

📅 Save the date and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

See you there! 💡

<<Registration link in comments >>

Special shoutout to Urban Vault, eChai Ventures & The Product Folks for partnering up for this one. You folks have always been special 🙌 

#Community - That space that always finds new people for you to meet, pushes you beyond limits, and puts you in situations that let you learn even if that means getting out of those formal shoes and playing pickleball barefoot after a fulfilling day at work or being behind the scenes at a large event amongst 50 other volunteers on a Saturday at a brewery.

You don't have to be the best, you need just to show up and magic happens! ✨

The last 4 days have taken me by storm, one that yet again reminded me that relationships and conversations are key to growth. While I continuously shuffled between my hat of being a volunteer at Headstart Network Foundation and leading a community at Razorpay Rize, the core of it all was interacting with founders, investors, enablers, partners and experts from 20+ cities in India that came together for #BangaloreSlushD. 

Huge shoutout to all the volunteers in the frame who have full-time jobs and yet have spent time over the last 4 months to bring this together. Grateful to be a part of this! 🤩 

As I prepare for the week ahead, here's a quick reminder for anyone out there who needs a push - The Time to Startup Is NOW! 🚀 

We are collaborating with

Shruti Agarwal

 and XportCircle team as they launch the most awesome dedicated Export community.

What is XportCircle?

XportCircle is a non-profit in India aiding businesses to grow exports by offering a supportive ecosystem. The community has been formed by couple of industry experts with a single mission to make this one of the largest exports community in the country.

Why XportCircle?

XportCircle empowers Indian businesses for global success by bridging knowledge gaps, offering support, and fostering collaboration. This drives significant export growth, benefiting the economy and all sectors involved.

Vision:

XportCircle aims to position India as a global export leader by focusing on several key initiatives. We share vital insights on international trade, provide training to enhance export capabilities, foster collaboration among industry professionals, advocate for export-friendly policies, and support businesses in accessing new markets through research and connections.

Through these efforts, we empower Indian businesses to thrive in the global marketplace.

Join at https://www.xportcircle.com/

GrowthX® is hosting a founders' only masterclass on Fundraising on 13th June.

The panel has Vaibhav Domkundwar (Founder, Better Capital), Ashray Iyengar (VP, Elevation Capital) & Vikram Aditya (Founder, crunchit.ai).

It’s an invite-only limited event, we’ve partnered with them to get you exclusive passes - https://growthx.cc/e-chai_exclusive_invite

You’ll learn how to;

1. Identify & approach right investors

2. Arrive at a realistic valuation that’ll sell

3. Plan T-3/6/12 months before the raise

4. Design a deck that oozes authentic your story

5. Leverage investor relations to unlock unfair advantage

If you are a founder planning to raise funds this year, def recommend joining in to clear all your queries.

When? Thursday, 13th of June | 8PM over Zoom

At the upcoming meet up, we will dive deep into topics like

-creating products from scratch,
-deciding on an MVP, and
- scaling products

in both startup and corporate environments. (Yes,It’s very different operationally)

Thank you eChai Ventures and Jatin Chaudhary for hosting! 

Hosting an exciting panel - Prakhar Doshi and Gunjan Maheshwari - at the eChai Ventures event on Product Growth today in Bengaluru.

Sign up if you're around and interested to join in. Registration is free, but coming with questions and hunger to learn is mandatory! 🙂

Here's the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gzus8yxZ

Every week, we host two eChai Meetups in Bengaluru: one in Koramangala at Draper Startup House and the other in HSR Layout at Urban Vault.

Today also, we have two engaging meetups happening:

- Product Growth Meetup at Urban Vault, HSR Layout, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Speakers:

- Prakhar Doshi, Head of Product, GalaxEye Space
- Gunjan Maheshwari, Product - Global Ecommerce, Dell
- Maitri H. Modi, Product, Upraised

- Basics of Fundraising for Startups at Draper Startup House, Koramangala, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Speakers:

- Rinky Pandey, Founder, Upward ROI
- Nivin Joseph, Head of Community & Partnerships, Draper Startup House
- Samson Mathew, VC, 888vc
- Angad Singh Sodhi, Climate Tech Investments, Capital-A (Manjushree Capital Advisors)

Free registration at https://lnkd.in/dsb9qjFX

Karan Bahadur l Mansi Baheti l Amal Mishra l Devishree A l Simran Chanda

GrowthX® is hosting a founders' only revenue growth masterclass in Bengaluru and eChai Ventures and many good folks from the ecosystem are partnering with them to bring the best opportunities for founders.

Register at https://growthx.club/masterclass

Thrilled to host Pratyush Rai Co-Founder of Merlin AI by Foyer, at eChai Ventures AI Meetup in Bengaluru today evening ! 

Join us for an engaging discussion. See you at Urban Vault HSR Layout 1515 from 6 pm to 8 pm! 

Meet the Founders who made it to Shark Tank! 💼 🌊

An initiative by Netcore for Startups to enable budding founders to get a sneak peek at how they transformed their pitches into success while navigating the entrepreneurial landscape

🎙 Featured Speakers:
🔹 Stuti Ashok Gupta, the visionary behind Amrutam
🔹 Mayank B Nagori, championing sustainability with Gud Gum | Plastic-free chewing gum
🔹 Sumit Rastogi, the creative genius driving Artinci’s journey

📅 Save the date: 19th April, Friday
🕧 Time: 6:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Netcore Cloud, Bengaluru

This event, co-hosted by Netcore Cloud, eChai Ventures, and Headstart Network Foundation, promises an evening of genuine connections, actionable insights, and perhaps a few jaw-dropping untold stories!

Secure your spot now. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gKW7ctDF

I am in mumbai this week.

Will also be speaking at eChai Mumbai Startup meetup. If anyone around can join here.
 
eChai Ventures Jatin Chaudhary Sharad Bansal Warmup Ventures

Free registration

We are collaborating with IIMA Ventures to host eChai's Startup Growth Meetup in Ahmedabad today (6th April, Saturday) at IIMA Ventures from 6 pm to 8 pm.

🎙️ Sandeep Patel (NEPRA - Let's Recycle)
🎙️Ankur Agarwal (Medkart Pharmacy)
🎙️ Udit Goenka (TinyCheque / FirstSales.io)
🎙️Ishit Jethwa (Ludic)

I'll be moderating this meetup.

We are collaborating with Draper Startup House to host eChai's Startup Growth Meetup in Bengaluru today (6th April, Saturday) at Draper Startup House Koramangala from 6 pm to 8 pm.

🎙️ Manish Maryada (Fello)
🎙️Aalap Sanghvi (Immersfy)

Free registration at eChai.Ventures 

We are collaborating with Pro Zero Carbon, CoKarma - Coworking Space and Ewoke Studio for Wudbox Climate Dialogue in Hyderabad today (6th April, Saturday) at CoKarma Hitec City from 6 pm to 8 pm.

🎙️Shruti Rawal (Ewoke Studio)
🎙️Rashi Agrawal (Banyan Nation)
🎙️Dashveer Singh (Maharaja Carpets India)
🎙️Sundeep Singh (C-Forth Energy)
🎙️Nikhil Somani (Somani Packaging)

It will be hosted by Charu Dhyani & Shantanu Sharma (Pro Zero Carbon & Wudbox)

Free registration at eChai.Ventures 

eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House will be hosting the in-person 'Startup Open House in Tallinn' with founders and startup folks on 4th April, Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

eChai Startup Socials are volunteer driven small gatherings with founders and startup folks happening all over the world.

Speakers:

Small Group. Candid Conversations. Startup Folks.

This meetup is free and open for all.

Venue: Draper Startup House, Pikk 7, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia Office 1, Second floor

Date & Time: 4th April, Thursday. 6 pm to 8 pm.

Free registration at eChai.Ventures

As the echoes of The Climate Party still resonate within the walls of CoKarma and the hearts of our vibrant community, we're excited to announce the next step in our collective journey towards sustainability: the Wudbox Climate Dialogue event! ♻️🗣️

Imagine a place where your ideas have the power to morph into actionable climate solutions. That's what we are all about! This dialogue is your platform to mingle with eco-warriors in our ecosystem! 🌱🤝

- Charu Dhyani - She's not just the Founder of Pro Zero Carbon; she's a beacon of hope, leading the charge towards a zero-carbon future! 🌟🌿

- Shantanu Sharma - As Co-Founder of Pro Zero Carbon, Shantanu is here to prove that sustainability and success go hand in hand. 💼♻️

- Shruti Rawal - The brain behind Ewoke Studio, Shruti is stitching the fabric of sustainability into every creation. 🧵🌏

- Dashveer Singh - Steering Maharaja Carpets India towards green horizons, Dashveer's journey is nothing short of inspiring. 🌿🔍

- Nikhil Somani - Nikhil is here with Somani Packaging to wrap the world in eco-friendly solutions. 📦🌍

- Rashi Agrawal - As the Director of Banyan Nation, Rashi is transforming the landscape of sustainability through innovative waste management. 💼🌱

- Sundeep Singh - Sundeep, the Executive Director at C-Forth Energy, electrifies the scene with cutting-edge energy solutions. ⚡🌐

Amidst the constant warnings of a heat wave in Telangana and rising temperatures, be there to be the change. Let's make our planet proud, together! 🌟👫

🗓️ 6th April 2024 6PM onwards
📍CoKarma, Hitech City

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eMpMUiaT

We host eChai's two parallel startup meetups in Bengaluru every Saturday evening, one in Koramangala and the other in HSR Layout. 

Feel free to join whenever you happen to be in Bengaluru and nearby these areas.

Join me on March 16 at 6 PM IST at Urban Vault for a conversation about marketing along with Parasar Sarma, Sharuti Mittal and Ajitesh Shankar Das.

Hosted by Radhika Mohta for eChai Ventures.

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gdzcTjRp