Not Just March 8th: How eChai Women Founders Showed Up in April in Mumbai

Wasn’t 8th March International Women’s Day? Then what made 12th April 2025 so special?

Because at eChai Ventures 's Women’s Day meetup, we celebrated women beyond just a date on the calendar.

From 18-year-old dreamers to seasoned professionals, from those just starting out to industry experts — it was a space where stories collided, inspiration flowed, and connections sparked.

It was empowering to be among women redefining what it means to lead — whether it’s teaching bike riding or safeguarding businesses through cybersecurity. The spectrum of energy, strength, and ambition was nothing short of powerful.

Key takeaways that echoed throughout the room:

1. You don’t need to find the road not taken — create one, and show the world why it wasn’t taken yet.

2. Show up — even when you're not sure where it’s leading. That’s how journeys begin.

3. A Convo we had during the meetup that how #womeninmaledominatedfields was once a trend on Instagram but now?

- It isn't just a trend, it's the reality.
- We're surrounded with women in entrepreneurship, a field assumed to be male dominated in itself.

Here’s to the women who are building, leading, and rewriting the rules — one bold step at a time.

Special thanks to Jatin Chaudhary for this initiative!

Let’s continue building this tribe of fearless women. Connect. Collaborate. Create. 

Rinky V. Shraddha Nagrani Ria Rohatgi Aarti Banerjee XACKTON

#XACKTON #eChai #WomensDayEveryday 

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The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"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
"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
"eChai is playing biggest role in my personal and professional life together. Its a community where i meet like minded people to share idea and learn from their idea. Even while playing cricket i learn something and i implement something new from that learning. Its my entry point for building network in different countries where my base is not established yet. Personally my only fun activity day in a week is eChai cricket and social."
yash shah - Chairman, ES Group of Companies
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies

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