Last Saturday at MotionGility, we had the privilege of hosting two esteemed speakers, Mehul Shah, co-founder of Ivy Growth Associates, and Tushar Suhalka, founder of Regrip, along with Komal Chaturvedi.
The topic of discussion was "How to Secure Funding During a Recession," a subject that couldn't be more relevant in today's economic climate.
Both Mehul and Tushar shared their experiences in investing and securing funding.
One key takeaway was that having a solid business and a profitable cash flow can increase your chances of securing funding, even in a recession.
The event was a goldmine of knowledge for entrepreneurs, giving actionable tips and strategies to secure funding during tough times.
Thank you, Jatin Chaudhary and eChai Ventures for backing this insightful gathering!
Also, a special thanks to Narendra Govil Ji & Aman Jolly for presenting the Gift 🎁& Taponn card to Mr. Mehul, it was a pleasure having you here.
The topic of discussion was "How to Secure Funding During a Recession," a subject that couldn't be more relevant in today's economic climate.
Both Mehul and Tushar shared their experiences in investing and securing funding.
One key takeaway was that having a solid business and a profitable cash flow can increase your chances of securing funding, even in a recession.
The event was a goldmine of knowledge for entrepreneurs, giving actionable tips and strategies to secure funding during tough times.
Thank you, Jatin Chaudhary and eChai Ventures for backing this insightful gathering!
Also, a special thanks to Narendra Govil Ji & Aman Jolly for presenting the Gift 🎁& Taponn card to Mr. Mehul, it was a pleasure having you here.
The eChai Effect - In Their Words
“You don’t plan to build a company via eChai. You just keep showing up … and one day, you realize you did.” I’ve known Jatin since 2012, when I was still deciding what kind of second innings I wanted to play as an entrepreneur. Over the years, through events, chai breaks, intros, and seemingly small conversations, eChai helped shape not just Upsquare but also refined the lens through which we see collaboration. At Upsquare, we’ve hired talent, met partners, discovered co-investors, and built lifelong friendships. One of our joint ventures exists today only because a casual eChai memory sparked a deeper trust. Now, as we build House of Starts — our venture builder — eChai continues to fuel our mission: co-creating a shared future. eChai isn’t just a startup network. It’s a trust network. And for business builders like me, that makes all the difference."
Utpal Vaishnav
Founder @ Polynxt (EightQor Capital, Upsquare, House of Starts) • Architect & Capital Allocator
"eChai has been a game changer in my journey. It connected me with real people, real support and real opportunities. From building HMMBiz to launching Mindalcove, eChai has played a key role at every step. Grateful to be part of a community that truly believes in growing together."
Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove
"eChai has played a truly pivotal role in HummingBird’s journey — even before Day Zero. From ideation to establishment and into growth, it’s been a constant source of support. It connected me with incredible people who’ve become more than just friends. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay in Ahmedabad is because of the eChai community. It has shaped my growth — both personally and professionally — in ways that are hard to articulate. Honestly, words fall short when I try to express what eChai means to me. I’m deeply thankful and forever grateful to eChai for being such an integral part of my journey."
Harsha Bhurani
CEO, Hummingbird, An eChai Company
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