About us
eChai Pune is the Pune Chapter of eChai Ventures, a global startup network that facilitates focused local meetups in 30+ global startup cities in India, SEA, Australia, Europe, Israel, UAE and North America and enables cross-border collaborations.
It hosts engaging entrepreneurial programs in Pune, curates information Startup Ecosystem in Pune and enables cross-border startup collaborations.
For eChai Pune connect to Malav Warke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malavwarke/), Co-Founder & CEO at Creatosaurus
Upcoming events
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Pimpri Chinchwad Startup Social Meetup
Pimpri Chinchwad Startup Incubation Centre, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Ma, INeChai Ventures & PCSIC will be hosting the "Startup Social Meetup in Pimpri Chinchwad PCMC" on 17th October, Saturday, Morning from 11 am to 1 pm at PCSIC, Auto Cluster, Pimpri Chinchwad. Register for Free. Open for All.
Guest Speakers
1. Ashish Kamathi, Founder at Vryse
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishkamathi/Startup Group. Candid Conversations. Startup Folks.
Theme - SEO, AEO, GEO & Organic Marketing
Address - Pimpri Chinchwad Startup Incubation Centre, PCSIC (Gate Number 2, Training Hall, Ground Floor) Auto Cluster Development and Research Institute, MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra 411019. https://goo.gl/maps/yMMDwPNz6KPXtciY9
Date and Time - 17th October, Saturday, Morning from 11 am to 1 pm.
All the meetups are free to attend, accessible & open to all. Do share it with your Startup & Pimpri Chinchwad friends.
Recording of earlier eChai panel conversation: https://youtu.be/0gQ3ZB75Dj4
For any queries you can reach out to Jatin Chaudhary, Co-Founder, eChai Ventures at jatin@eChai.Network
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eChai VentureseChai Ventures is a global startup network connecting entrepreneurs through local meetups in 20+ cities worldwide, enabling cross-border collaborations via startup panels, demo days, cricket, and pickleball leagues.
How To Make The Most of the eChai Ventures Network? Check out - https://echai.ventures/about
55 attendees
AI x Startup Open House Meetup in Pune
Ideas to Impacts, 3, Pune, Ma, INeChai Ventures "AI x Startup Open House Meetup in Pune" on 17th October, Saturday Evening from 4 pm to 6 pm w/ Ideas to Impact Hub, Baner. Register for Free. Open for All.
Panel Speaker
1. Dhruv Chaudhari, Founder at Rover
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvchaudhari/It will be a candid conversation with the founders, leaders & developers which will be followed by an open networking session.
Address - Ideas to Impacts, Lane 3, Near Vijay Sales, Pallod Farms, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045 https://goo.gl/maps/HekjjDz3EnaNnuv48
Date & Time - 17th October, Saturday, Evening from 4 pm to 6 pm.
This meetup is free and open to all.
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Your Startup’s Global Neighborhood.
Startups grow faster when founders are plugged into the right conversations. That’s what eChai makes happen — connecting founders across cities, stages, and markets.
Visit: eChai.Ventures
153 attendees
eChai Startup Trekking Meetup Ghoradeshwar Pune
Ghoradeswar trek, MPW5+6GG Veer Savarkar Vruksha, Samvardhan, Talegaon Dabhade R, Maharashtra 412101, India, Talegaon Dabhade R, MH, INeChai Startup Trekking Meetup Ghoradeshwar Pune happening on 18th October, Sunday, Morning sharp 6:30 am. Register for Free, Open to All.
Trekkers Starting Point - Ghoradeshwar Trek https://maps.app.goo.gl/P2L596TCWQJwp1cY6
eChai Ventures Startup Trekking Meetup combines the energy of the Pune startup ecosystem with the outdoors. Join founders, entrepreneurs, operators, creators, professionals, and aspiring builders for an early morning trek and meaningful conversations amidst nature.
Trekkers Date & Time - 18th October, Sunday, Morning. Reach by 6:30 am for introductions & Trek starts sharp at 6:45 am. If you reach late, after 6:45 am you will have to trek by yourself, main group would have gone ahead.
Trekkers Parking - Road side parking available
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Overall Time - 3 Hrs (Trek 2 Hrs + 1 Hr Networking)
What to carry
- Cap, sunglasses if you prefer
- Water bottle - mandatory
- Napkin and carry a wind sheeter or jacket
- Good shoes - if it rains you should be ok for shoes to get muddy
- Bring raincoat along
- Change of T-shirt after the trek,
What to expect
- This is a proper trek and not a trail
- Will it be cold? Will it rain? No one knows. That’s the fun in uncertainty. We will learn to enjoy this and stories about Pune, Hills and mountains.
The meetup is designed to create a relaxed setting for candid discussions around startups, business, technology, growth, and life. Special guests from the startup ecosystem will join the trek, followed by open networking where attendees can connect, share ideas, learn from each other's journeys, and build new relationships.
Unlike traditional conference rooms and event spaces, the eChai Startup Trekking Meetup creates opportunities for authentic conversations while exploring one of Pune's favourite morning trekking spots. Whether you're building a startup, planning one, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people from the community.
Start your Sunday morning with fresh air, great conversations, and new connections from Pune's startup community.
This meetup is free and open to all.
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Your Startup’s Global Neighborhood.
Startups grow faster when founders are plugged into the right conversations. That’s what eChai makes happen — connecting founders across cities, stages, and markets.
Visit: eChai.Ventures
29 attendees
Sales & GTM Strategies for Startup Meetup Pune
Ideas to Impacts, 3, Pune, Ma, INeChai Ventures will be hosting the "Sales & GTM Strategies for Startup Meetup in Pune" on 24th October, Saturday Evening from 4 pm to 6 pm w/ & Ideas to Impact Hub, Baner. Register for Free. Open for All.
It will be a candid conversation with the founder & leader which will be followed by an open networking session.
Address - Ideas to Impacts (1st Floor), Lane 3, Near Vijay Sales, Pallod Farms, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045 https://goo.gl/maps/HekjjDz3EnaNnuv48
Date & Time - 24th October, Saturday, Evening from 4 pm to 6 pm.
eChai Ventures Sales & GTM Strategies for Startup Meetup in Pune brings together founders, sales leaders, GTM operators, marketers, and startup teams to explore what it takes to build a scalable revenue engine. From finding product-market fit and designing go-to-market strategies to enterprise sales, customer acquisition, partnerships, and scaling high-performing sales teams, this meetup creates a space to learn from practitioners who have built and grown businesses.
Each edition features experienced founders and industry leaders sharing real-world insights through candid conversations and interactive discussions. Expect practical lessons on sales execution, GTM experiments, pricing, customer success, and the trade-offs that come with scaling startups. The sessions are followed by open networking, giving attendees an opportunity to connect with fellow founders, operators, and ecosystem enablers.
This meetup is free and open to all.
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Your Startup’s Global Neighborhood.
Startups grow faster when founders are plugged into the right conversations. That’s what eChai makes happen — connecting founders across cities, stages, and markets.
Visit: eChai.Ventures
44 attendees
Past events
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