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Bhavesh Patel - Co-Founder, Brands.live
Just watched this talk by Manoj Adwani at GDG Ahmedabad 2024 — and I have to say, it hit home.

At Brands.live, we’ve always believed in democratizing content creation, and Manoj’s message about visibility > features is such a crucial reminder for every founder. Especially in a country like India, where trust and relatability matter more than polish.

His point about “People don’t buy the best product. They buy the best-known product” is a mindset shift every builder needs to internalize.

The simplicity of his advice — use your phone, speak from the heart, show up consistently — is powerful. No fancy studio. No big budgets. Just real stories, told by real founders.

Also loved his breakdown of content pillars — for customers, investors, and talent. At Brands.live, we’re helping thousands of businesses across India do this every day in their own voice, in their own language. But yes — it has to start with the founder.

Grateful for talks like this that bring us back to the basics. Thank you, Manoj, for such an honest and actionable session. 🙌

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

“When we launched LegalWiz.in back in 2016, concept of procuring legal and compliance services through a digital commerce platform wasn't as prominent in India. eChai played a significant role in providing the early adopters, and building significant positioning in the startup fraternity. Overtime, eChai grew to be a massive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and extended that benefit to all the members in a true "co-rise" spirit. I personally love to attend eChai events, learn from subject matter experts who share relatable and actionable insights and experiences. For startup journeys, it is so important to be surrounded by people who can add relevance, perspective, and push you to do better. Most importantly a group of people where you aren't being judged about things going right or wrong, but be a motivational force that keeps you going, yet keeping you in check. eChai is that place for me!”
Shrijay Sheth - Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting
Shrijay Sheth
Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting
"At DevX.Work, we’ve greatly benefited from our association with eChai. Their events and networking forums have connected us with high-potential startups, ecosystem leaders, and innovation-driven professionals — many of whom have become valuable partners, collaborators, and even clients. What stands out most is the openness and accessibility of the community — whether you're an early-stage founder or an experienced entrepreneur, eChai provides a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and grow. It's more than just a network — it's a catalyst for real, collaborative growth. We’re proud to be part of the eChai community. Highly recommended for any organization aiming to grow within the startup space."
Umesh Uttamchandani - Co-Founder, DevX
Umesh Uttamchandani
Co-Founder, DevX
"We found eChai to be a force multiplier throughout our startup journey. Through it, we connected with folks from DevX, Allevents, Plutomen, and more - many of whom became friends of IndiaBizForSale.com and even part of our clientele."
Bhavin S Bhagat - Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
Bhavin S Bhagat
Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President

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