When Two Strangers With the Same Name Met at a Business Event

At eChai Ventures, we’ve started a new series called How I Met My Co-founder, a collection of real founder stories about the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic, but defining ways co-founders met.

This one comes from Bhavesh Patel, Co-Founder of Brands.live.

In his words:

“Let me tell you a story that seems almost too good to be true. My name is Bhavesh, and this journey starts with a simple meeting that felt like fate.

In 2019, in Ahmedabad, at a networking event by Patel Business Network, I met another Bhavesh, Bhavesh Korat, now Co-Founder & CEO of Brands.live. We both believed in doing good for others, and that’s what brought us together.

We quickly realized we shared more than just a name; we had a common dream. So, in 2020, with a small team of six, we started Brands.live. Our goal was straightforward: help small businesses in India make a name for themselves without breaking the bank.

The idea was to make branding simple and accessible. We wanted every small business owner to have the chance to tell their story, to stand out, and to grow. It felt like everything just clicked into place as we worked on this.

Looking back, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. We’ve faced challenges, sure, but our belief in the mission has kept us going. We’re not just building a company; we’re hoping to inspire a whole community of entrepreneurs.