This event was held in partnership with the CGTMSE and was supported by Khaitan & Co. This brought together current and aspiring startup/MSME professionals, investors and other stakeholders in a place aspiring to become the AI capital of India.
Here’s what happened:
“Entrepreneurs, You Have To Stop Lying To Yourselves!” w/ Ashwani, Namit, Deepak & Anupam
Ashwani Singh, Managing Partner at 35 North Ventures, Namit Agarwal, Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation at Omega Healthcare Management Services, Deepak MV, CEO of OpenPlay Technologies (Part of Nazara Technologies) and Anupam Pandey, Manager – Investments & Programs at Anthill Ventures, explore how the startup landscape in 2024 and beyond might seem supercharged with opportunity, the realities of being an entrepreneur at different stages of one’s life, creating value vs chasing valuations, the clear signals that indicate PMF is not being met, why venturing into sectors you truly understand is prudent, how Instagram brought a new wave of entrepreneurship in India, red flags that investors may have when it comes to consumer lifestyle businesses, determining whether a business is artificially scaling, figuring out how to get genuine validation and feedback for your products or services, the operational realities of building a sustainable business and more.
SPEAKERS:
Ashwani Singh, Managing Partner at 35 North Ventures
Namit Agarwal, Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation at Omega Healthcare Management Services
Deepak MV, CEO of OpenPlay Technologies (Part of Nazara Technologies)
Anupam Pandey, Manager – Investments & Programs at Anthill Ventures
Can AI Truly Solve The Problems That Plague MSMEs? w/ Harish, Monu, Raj & Saurabh
Harish Chandra, Founder of SarvM.AI, Monu Mahali, Head Of AI & Data Science at SmatBot, Raj Samala, Founder of Pushpak.ai, Saurabh Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder of VeriSmart.ai are seen engaging in a meaningful panel in Hyderabad, where these entrepreneurs shared personal journeys and practical solutions revolutionizing industries. From empowering small vendors with voice-based billing to creating AI-powered tools for safer workplaces and smarter document processing, the discussion showcased how technology is solving real-world problems in India. The panelists also opened up about challenges, including funding struggles, infrastructure gaps, and balancing affordability with innovation and more. Listen in to the full conversation to understand more about the potential of artificial intelligence and how startups are capitalizing on this wave.
SPEAKERS:
Harish Chandra, Founder of SarvM.AI
Monu Mahali, Head Of AI & Data Science at SmatBot
Raj Samala, Founder of Pushpak.ai
Saurabh Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder of VeriSmart.ai
Raise Funding For Your MSME Smartly! w/ MSRK Murthy, Udayarkar, Shreekant, Arvind & Anil
Anil Kumar Siddu, Angel Investor at Inflection Point Ventures, Arvind Modi, Partner at Sathguru Catalysers, MSRK Murthy, Assistant General Manager at CGTMSE-India, Shreekant Mandke, Angel Investor at SucSEED Ventures, Udayarkar Rangarajan, Partner at Khaitan & Co are seen engaging in a meaningful panel in Hyderabad. The Hyderabad panel brought together seasoned investors, entrepreneurs, and government representatives to simplify the complexities of startup and MSME fundraising. Learn how to leverage government-backed non-collateral loan schemes like CGTMSE, understand the difference between equity and debt funding, and explore the emerging role of venture debt as a growth tool. This panel discussion covered how startups at different stages should approach funding, from idea validation to scaling operations.
SPEAKERS:
Anil Kumar Siddu, Angel Investor at Inflection Point Ventures
Arvind Modi, Partner at Sathguru Catalysers
MSRK Murthy, Assistant General Manager at CGTMSE-India
Shreekant Mandke, Angel Investor at SucSEED Ventures
Udayarkar Rangarajan, Partner at Khaitan & Co
How CGTMSE Simplifies Funding For First-Generation Entrepreneurs And MSMEs w/ MSRK Murthy, Assistant General Manager at CGTMSE-India
MSRK Murthy, Assistant General Manager at CGTMSE-India is seen engaging in a meaningful talk in Hyderabad. The role of CGTMSE in reshaping MSME financing. This video covers recent policy updates, including loan coverage up to ₹5 crore, special schemes for informal micro-enterprises, and hybrid security models. Learn how technology-driven, automated processes ensure quick approvals, claim settlements, and better capital leverage for financial institutions—making CGTMSE an essential tool for inclusive economic growth.
What Startups Need to Know About Investor Rights | Term Sheets Explained w/ Aniruddha Basu, Partner at Khaitan & Co
Aniruddha Basu, Partner at Khaitan & Co is seen engaging in a meaningful talk in Hyderabad. Navigating a term sheet can be overwhelming for early-stage startup founders. This comprehensive guide breaks down critical legal terms such as shareholders’ agreements, share subscription agreements, and employment agreements. Learn about preference shares, equity conversion, and the role of legal documentation in securing investor trust. Whether you’re negotiating with angel investors or venture capitalists, this guide simplifies complex legal jargon into actionable knowledge, empowering you to confidently handle investment discussions and protect your business interests.
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