eChai Wall of Love

Founders and operators from Qapita, Bandit Network, and AI Palette joined the eChai Bangalore edition at Draper Startup House for a lively conversation on scaling startups and sustaining momentum

Mansi Baheti

Community & Operations, Draper Startup House

Founders and operators from Qapita, Bandit Network, and AI Palette joined the eChai Bangalore edition at Draper Startup House for a lively conversation on scaling startups and sustaining momentum

What a festive start to the week at Draper Startup House! 🪔✨

Co-hosted with eChai Ventures, we brought together one of the most vibrant and insightful panels — featuring:
🎤 Srikanth Prabhu – Qapita
🎤 Tony K. – Co-Founder, Bandit Network
🎤 Himanshu Upreti – Ai Palette

Three founders. Three very different journeys. One powerful conversation. ⚡

From Srikanth balancing his Qapita role while building two buzzing communities, to Tony landing his 5-year visa and showing up in full-on Diwali vibes outfit, to Himanshu sharing about AI Palette’s big acquisition by GlobalData Plc — this panel had it all: hustle, heart and humor.

Truly loved moderating this one — and soaking in all that entrepreneurial energy.
If this is how we kicked off Diwali week imagine what’s coming next! 🔥

Stay tuned (and drop by Draper!) for more conversations that spark ideas, connections and maybe a little chaos too.

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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

“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

"If there’s one phrase that sums up my journey, it’s truly ‘The eChai Effect.’ Six years ago, I simply walked into my first eChai event, not knowing what to expect. The honest conversations, energy, and inspiration from founders and entrepreneurs struck a chord within me. That eChai spark became the catalyst for everything to follow. I proudly say: my entrepreneurship journey started—and keeps evolving—because of eChai. Redicine Medsol’s story is integrally linked to this community. I’ve gained so much, not just as a founder but as a forever volunteer and grateful member of the eChai family. With all my heart, thank you Jatin Bhai and everyone at eChai for shaping, guiding, and supporting my dreams. The eChai Effect will always be a part of my story."

Kush Prajapati

Founder, Redicine Medsol

“eChai has been that turning point in my journey. It gave me a platform when I wasn’t looking for visibility but needed direction. Over the years, it became more than just a network. It became my tribe; a place where conversations sparked collaborations, and strangers became trusted sounding boards. What I value most is how effortlessly eChai brings people together - no airs, no filters, just genuine people with shared dreams. I owe a lot to this community and to Jatin, whose consistency and belief in people have shaped journeys like mine. Forever grateful to be part of something so real.”

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