Just back from 'Demo Day' organized by eChai Ventures.🎢
Picture this: it's like speed dating for entrepreneurs – you're not there to find a date, but to scout the future of your business!
The event was a blend of startups, businesses, and investors.
New ventures had their moment in the spotlight, sharing their visions and getting early feedback – minus the high-pressure environment of a judging panel.
Reflecting on the day, here's what stood out:
💡It was a fantastic opportunity for new startups to get valuable insights and possibly catch an investor’s eye.
đź’ˇFor seasoned entrepreneurs, it was a space rich in networking opportunities, where business cards were exchanged as eagerly as ideas.
đź’ˇThe inclusivity was notable: we had a spectrum of attendees from budding entrepreneurs to business experts.
This wasn't just about swapping greetings and LinkedIn profiles.
It was about creating meaningful connections that could steer your business towards exciting new horizons.
A huge shoutout to Nihal Ahamed M and Kirithiga Sundaramoorthy for organizing such an insightful event.
Can't wait for the next one!✨
Picture this: it's like speed dating for entrepreneurs – you're not there to find a date, but to scout the future of your business!
The event was a blend of startups, businesses, and investors.
New ventures had their moment in the spotlight, sharing their visions and getting early feedback – minus the high-pressure environment of a judging panel.
Reflecting on the day, here's what stood out:
💡It was a fantastic opportunity for new startups to get valuable insights and possibly catch an investor’s eye.
đź’ˇFor seasoned entrepreneurs, it was a space rich in networking opportunities, where business cards were exchanged as eagerly as ideas.
đź’ˇThe inclusivity was notable: we had a spectrum of attendees from budding entrepreneurs to business experts.
This wasn't just about swapping greetings and LinkedIn profiles.
It was about creating meaningful connections that could steer your business towards exciting new horizons.
A huge shoutout to Nihal Ahamed M and Kirithiga Sundaramoorthy for organizing such an insightful event.
Can't wait for the next one!✨
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