More about Gopinath Prathapaneni
Building & Scaling MVPs for Startups | CTO at AscendStudio
Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm a co-founder at AscendStudio, a technologist at heart, and a passionate advocate for startups. My journey began as an entrepreneur where I faced challenges, tasted failure, but most importantly, learned invaluable lessons. It was these experiences that honed my skills and fueled my passion for technology and startups.
In my career, I've worked extensively with early-stage startups, helping them build and scale their apps and web apps. I've been in the trenches, I've navigated the startup terrain, and now, I'm dedicated to utilizing my experiences to assist other startups in their journey from zero to one.
At AscendStudio, we're not just a service provider. We're a partner, sharing in your vision, your passion, and your success. We're here to help transform your ideas into viable, scalable MVPs, setting you on the path to success. Let's connect and ascend together.
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The eChai Effect - In Their Words
"eChai isn’t just a startup community … it’s a mindset . eChai has been one of the most impactful communities in my entrepreneurial journey. It’s been a turning point . In a world where building something can often feel isolating, eChai gave me a sense of belonging. I’ve found mentors, collaborators, and friends here — people who genuinely want to see you succeed. It’s a space where ideas are challenged, actions are celebrated, and founders grow not just in scale, but in clarity and confidence. From late-night ideas to early-morning pitches, this community has quietly but powerfully shaped the way I build, think, and dream. I’ll always be grateful for the way eChai creates spaces where founders don’t just grow businesses — they grow together."
Koumal Kalantry
Founder, Bignano Ventures
"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
"eChai is playing biggest role in my personal and professional life together. Its a community where i meet like minded people to share idea and learn from their idea. Even while playing cricket i learn something and i implement something new from that learning. Its my entry point for building network in different countries where my base is not established yet. Personally my only fun activity day in a week is eChai cricket and social."
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies
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