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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. 🙌

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"From late-night brainstorming over chai to early morning founder calls, eChai has been more than just a network for me; it’s been home base for ideas, impact, and inspiration. What started as a simple meetup years ago turned into a powerful movement, connecting founders, creators, and dreamers. I’ve had the privilege of seeing startups find product-market fit, marketers (like me) find unexpected collaborations, and most importantly, people finding their tribe. संगच्छध्वं संवदध्वं – Let us move together, speak together. It’s not just a verse from the Rigveda — it’s how Jatin and the entire eChai community truly operate. We don’t just network, we grow together. Forever grateful to be a part of the eChai Effect.
Jaydip Parikh - Chief Everything Officer at Tej SolPro
Jaydip Parikh
Chief Everything Officer at Tej SolPro
“I have no hesitation in saying that my association with eChai has been a gateway into the startup ecosystem. Through this platform, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many young and dynamic entrepreneurs. These interactions have been immensely enriching - I’ve learned a great deal and have always tried to offer guidance whenever approached. It’s a truly symbiotic relationship that I deeply value, and it wouldn’t have been possible without eChai.”
Syed Nadeem Jafri - Founder, Hearty Mart
Syed Nadeem Jafri
Founder, Hearty Mart
“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

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