At eChai SF, I saw women in tech show up for one another

At eChai SF, I saw women in tech show up for one another
Last night's Women in Tech event was a powerful reminder of the strength of our community.

What struck me most was witnessing women leaders who, despite navigating their own professional challenges, showed up with generosity and openness to mentor and support others. Their willingness to share both their struggles and their journeys demonstrated the kind of authentic leadership that creates real change.

The conversations were honest, the connections meaningful, and the energy in the room was a testament to how far we've come and how much further we can go together.

Next week, I'm heading to India visiting Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Jaipur, and I'm excited to connect with more women leaders in India's vibrant tech ecosystem. If you're in the area, I'd love to meet up.

The momentum around Women in Tech is building, and I'm particularly looking forward to the eChai Ventures Women in Tech Conference happening in Feb’26. I'll share more details as we get closer, but it is going to be an incredible gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

To every woman forging her path in tech: your journey matters, your voice matters, and you're not alone in this. Let's continue lifting each other up.

Happy Holidays…! ❤️


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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
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
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh
Founder, MyCPE One
"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."
Mehul Shah - Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
Mehul Shah
Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth

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