Hyderabad Startup Founder 101

The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder. In collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE, we are launching the Hyderabad Chapter. There's a powerful network of FI's startup mentors & experts keen on helping founders launch & grow successful businesses. Join this interactive inaugural event to connect with some of top startup founders from Hyderabad, to unravel their journeys and potentially find your own pathways. We're excited to welcome Rohit C, Co-Founder of Darwinbox, for a fireside chat with Srinivas Kollipara. Stick around for a Q&A at the end!

❯ What You'll Learn:

• How FI Mentors help early-stage founders launch and grow
• Best practices to build valuable Mentor relationships
• Insights and feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and advisors
• How to connect with more Mentors in your startup community.

❯ Who Should Attend:

• Early-stage founders looking for expert feedback on their business
• Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance from experienced mentors
• Individuals considering joining the next Hyderabad Founder Institute cohort
• Anyone interested in connecting with the local startup ecosystem

Do you have a startup that needs funding, or are you preparing to raise your first round? Join us for "Startup Funding - a Fireside with Gautham S, VP, Blume Ventures." M Srinivas Rao [MSR], a widely recognized leader in Entrepreneurial ecosystem, will moderate a lively session with Gautham who will share his experience working with successful founders, providing practical insights on how startup funding works. Learn how to prepare investor pitches, and find the right opportunities from angels and VCs. Founder Institute Hyderabad Chapter is presenting this event in collaboration with IIITH, CIE.

❯ Featuring:

• Sujit Jagirdar (Director and Chapter Leader, Founder Institute Inc, Hyderabad)
• Ramesh Loganathan (Professor & Dean of Research Innovation, IIIT Hyderabad)
• Raj Thota (Founder and Chief Facilitator , Ideaum)
• Srinivas Rao Mahankali (Independent Director & Advisor, Abyro Capita / Bower School)
• Gautham Sivaramakrishnan (Vice President, Market Networks, Blume Ventures)

❯ What You'll Learn:

• The key metrics and prerequisites for raising startup funding
• How to make yourself more attractive to investors
• Proven methods to approach and connect with investors
• The most effective ways to source funding from angels, VCs, grants, or loans
• Common pitfalls founders face during fundraising (and how to avoid them)

❯ Who Should Attend:

• Founders preparing to raise their first round of startup funding
• Entrepreneurs seeking to understand how investors evaluate opportunities
• Aspiring founders exploring different funding paths
• Anyone interested in learning about the local startup funding ecosystem

FounderX is a highly-curated, intimate conference will gather ~300 investors, founders, technology executives, and startup ecosystem leaders from across the globe for three days of networking events, group workshops, and engaging talks from top Keynote Speakers.

Previous speakers for FI events include Elon Musk, Steve Jurvetson, Yamini Rangan, Naval Ravikant, Esther Dyson, Jason Calacanis, Ben Horowitz, and many more.