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Steady Growth, Strong Foundations

This is your moment to scale. Get the essential, practical lessons from the experience of building WeMakeScholars from the CEO herself.

Speakers

Damini Mahajan

CEO & Co-founder, WeMakeScholars

Past Events

ONEST Hackathon

Tackle India’s grassroots challenges through technology. Fix discovery gaps that prevent 500M youth from finding jobs, benefits, and growth opportunities in rural and semi-urban areas.

Founders Meetup @Creek Cafe

At Creeks Cafe Hubballi, founders shared inspiring stories and key insights: focus on solving true customer pain points and build a strong culture with a team aligned to your vision. This event fostered meaningful connections and collaboration.

Big Dreams, Emerging Towns: The Rise of Bharat’s Builders

Success in emerging towns is shaped by preparation, conviction, and resilience. This fireside chat explored how serendipity, clarity of purpose, and strong networks empower Bharat’s next generation of builders.

Speakers

Dr. Gururaj Desh Deshpande

Founder, Deshpande Foundation

Umesh Rudrapatna

Founder, Gridflow

Panel Discussion: Zero to One in Small Towns: Lessons in Determination and Growth

Be vulnerable, open, and accessible. This panel shared insights on building strong communities, embracing resilience, and fostering trust through simple, inclusive communication for impactful growth in small towns.

Speakers

Raviprakash R Salagame

Consulting Partner, autobotik

Siva Ramamoorthy

Partner, XQtiv Consulting

Vikas Sunkad

SunJosho Ventures Private Limited

Pune Founders’ Meetup: A Day of Stories, Rain & Connections

This meetup united entrepreneurs from Deshpande Startups to share inspiring journeys of innovation and resilience, strengthening community connections and fostering collaboration among founders.

Founder’s Playbook: Smart Moves for Sustainable Startups

This session provided founders with strategic frameworks and practical insights to avoid common pitfalls, align market-fit, and build sustainable ventures through innovation, collaboration, and smart execution.

Speaker

Dipanjay Bhalerao

Deputy Director, Indira Institute of Management, Pune

Investor Perspective: Navigating Early-Stage Fundraising

This session equipped founders with strategic insights on fundraising, emphasizing credible market sizing, customer-centric problem identification, and building strong teams to effectively engage and secure investor confidence.

Speaker

Sunil Cavale

Deep-Tech Investments, Speciale Invest

Founders First: Creating Visionary Startups from North Karnataka

This session empowered regional founders with practical frameworks to map their startup journeys, embrace innovation beyond metro cities, and build resilient teams aligned with their unique visions for growth.

Speaker

Parag Naik

Co-founder, Saankhya Labs & Vayavya Labs

Developing a Growth Mindset

This session inspired founders to cultivate adaptability and continuous learning, equipping them with a growth mindset essential to overcoming challenges and driving sustained startup success.

Speaker

Hemanshu Jain

Founder & CEO, Khyaal

Networking & Communication for Entrepreneurs

This session provided founders with strategic networking and communication techniques essential for cultivating meaningful professional relationships and fostering lasting collaborations within entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Speaker

Mr. Sanjay Ennishetty

CEO, Naturals Salon & Spa

Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs

This focused session equipped early-stage entrepreneurs with essential leadership frameworks and decision-making tools to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable business success in dynamic environments.

Speaker

Mr. Vikas Sunkad

Founder & Leadership Coach, Sunjosho Consulting

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