During his recent visit to the US, Ankit Kedia was invited to join an insightful panel at "𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻," held on Monday earlier this week at Draper University, San Mateo.
The event, which drew a diverse audience of over 45 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 20 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, featured a dynamic conversation between investors and founders, providing invaluable insights into the intricacies of fundraising.
Hosted by eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House, the event featured a dynamic panel conversation with investors and founders, offering valuable insights into the complexities of fundraising. Ankit and fellow speakers Abhishek Kaushik, WeCP and Abhinav Das shared their Entrepreneurial experiences and success stories to guide start-ups on their fundraising journeys.
Closing the event with a networking session, Ankit engaged in meaningful conversations with a diverse array of start-ups and founders.
Events such as this play a crucial role in fostering connections, knowledge exchange, and collaborative growth across international boundaries, empowering entrepreneurs in driving their ventures forward.
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Managing Partner - STIR Advisors
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Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
"I have evolved from role of Community Builder to Startup Consultant to Startup Ecosystem Enabler to Angel Investor and now launching a Venture Studio and eChai has been a catalyst in my overall journey as Startup Evangelist since 13 years."
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Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
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