Being a startup entrepreneur is far from easy, as I've realized from my experience at Biziverse.
You must excel at making the product, managing finances, ensuring compliance, motivating your team, what not. One mistake and you face a disproportionately large punishment.
You cannot even expect support from the society. Some may look at you as a fool despite your multi role excellence everyday, or as an entitled "seth" even as you face nightmares of how to manage your next payroll. To them and to others, you must maintain the facade of "sab theek thaak hai" (everything's great).
This is where I realize the value of these three kinds of people: (1) Co-founders, as they share and lighten the challenges; (2) Investors, as they truly wish you well and help solve the critical challenge of finances, and (3) Startup communities like eChai Ventures, as you gain inspiration and wisdom from fellow entrepreneurs and their similar experiences.
We must realize and appreciate the roles of these three support sources, and even give back and give forward as much as we can! π
You must excel at making the product, managing finances, ensuring compliance, motivating your team, what not. One mistake and you face a disproportionately large punishment.
You cannot even expect support from the society. Some may look at you as a fool despite your multi role excellence everyday, or as an entitled "seth" even as you face nightmares of how to manage your next payroll. To them and to others, you must maintain the facade of "sab theek thaak hai" (everything's great).
This is where I realize the value of these three kinds of people: (1) Co-founders, as they share and lighten the challenges; (2) Investors, as they truly wish you well and help solve the critical challenge of finances, and (3) Startup communities like eChai Ventures, as you gain inspiration and wisdom from fellow entrepreneurs and their similar experiences.
We must realize and appreciate the roles of these three support sources, and even give back and give forward as much as we can! π
eChai Partner Brands
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner, helping them expand market reach, drive revenue growth, amplify brand visibility, and strengthen hiring efforts.
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Merchandise
Developer Tools
HR Tech and Agencies
Event Marketing
Healthcare
Branding and Marketing
Climate Tech
Coworking Spaces
Legal
Customer Engagement Platform
Marketing Automation
Investment Banking
eChai Ventures Partners with IIMA Ventures to Host an Insightful Panel on Scaling Startups with Ahmedabadβs Top Founders, Featuring Visvajit Sonagara, Founder of Quicko
Key Leaders from the UAE Startup Ecosystem Join eChai's Dubai Startup Forum
eChai Ventures Teams Up with Bharat24 News Channel to Host Power-Packed Startup Panel at Game Changers 2024 β Gujarat Edition in GIFT City, Featuring Founders of Bummer, Theka Coffee, Oizom, and Medisattva
eChai Meetups Happening Across 8 Cities in India This Week: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Gurugram, Surat, and Ahmedabad!
Pharmint joins eChai Ventures Partner Brands program in Healthcare category
eChai Ventures partners with Accel for their Accel Atoms program for AI and Bharat Startups
Founders from 20+ Countries Participate in eChai's San Francisco Meetup at Draper University
eChai Ventures and LegalWiz.in Host 'The Startup Code' Conference at DevX GIFT City with Mentors and Startups from the Community
About eChai Ventures
eChai Ventures is a global startup network connecting entrepreneurs through local meetups in 20+ cities worldwide, enabling cross-border collaborations via startup panels, demo days, cricket, and pickleball leagues.
Make the most of eChai Ventures network:
- Complete Your eChai Profile It's key for others to discover you.
- Join eChai's Startup Meetups: Register for relevant eChai events happening across cities. Each event will have specific instructions on how to join.
- Discover Startup Folks: Explore and connect with other participants.
- Stay Updated: Follow the eChai feed for the latest updates from our community.
- Explore eChai Partner Brands: Check out our partner brands and how they can support you.
- Showcase Your Startup: Get opportunities to present your startup.
- Get Involved: Engage more and get a chance to volunteer or host meetups.
- Attend Global Events: Participate in events across different cities and countries.
- Find Collaborators: Discover co-founders, collaborators, talent, and business opportunities.
- Build Friendships: Make meaningful connections with fellow startup enthusiasts.
Join the meetups that interest you and start making the most of the community.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at [email protected].