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eChai Ventures turns 16 today
Me and Kunal started eChai with no grand plans - just a strong intent to bring founders together.
What followed has been 16 years of pure community magic.
We’re very grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey — attending, hosting, building, believing, and showing up for each other.
eChai is all of us.
Let's CoRise.
What followed has been 16 years of pure community magic.
We’re very grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey — attending, hosting, building, believing, and showing up for each other.
eChai is all of us.
Let's CoRise.
Tobi, CEO of Shopify: “AI isn’t a suggestion anymore. It’s a baseline expectation.
This isn’t just another internal memo.
It’s one of the clearest founder perspectives yet on how deeply AI is shifting the way we work, build, and think.
It’s one of the clearest founder perspectives yet on how deeply AI is shifting the way we work, build, and think.
In this message to the Shopify team, Tobi Lütke lays it out plainly:
AI isn’t optional. It's now expected — in every role, across every craft.
AI isn’t optional. It's now expected — in every role, across every craft.
He talks about:
- Why AI is no longer just a consultation tool, but a workforce multiplier
- Why the prototype phase of every project should start with AI
- Why every team must explore AI before asking for more resources
- And how learning to use AI well is the new core skill
But what hits hardest is the energy behind it.
This isn’t hype. It’s real. It’s founder-led.
Tobi’s not just talking about tools — he’s talking about a mindset shift for builders everywhere.
https://x.com/tobi/status/1909231499448401946
This isn’t hype. It’s real. It’s founder-led.
Tobi’s not just talking about tools — he’s talking about a mindset shift for builders everywhere.
https://x.com/tobi/status/1909231499448401946
The eChai Effect - In Their Words
"I have evolved from role of Community Builder to Startup Consultant to Startup Ecosystem Enabler to Angel Investor and now launching a Venture Studio and eChai has been a catalyst in my overall journey as Startup Evangelist since 13 years."
Mehul Shah
Co-Founder at Counselvise & Ivy Growth
"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
"eChai has been a game changer in my journey. It connected me with real people, real support and real opportunities. From building HMMBiz to launching Mindalcove, eChai has played a key role at every step. Grateful to be part of a community that truly believes in growing together."
Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove
eChai Partner Brands
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.
