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Global Startup Summit | Pune 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · 8:30 AM IST

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# Global Startup Summit 2026 | Pune

PLEASE DO NOTE THIS IS A PAID EVENT!

Registrartion link: https://www.globalstartups.club/event-details-registration/global-startup-summit-pune-2026

Ideas. Capital. Connections. Momentum.

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | Pune
Global Startup Summit 2026 | Pune brings together startup founders, investors, CXOs, business leaders, mentors, consultants and ecosystem professionals for a full day of learning, collaboration and meaningful business networking.
Presented by Global Startups Club, the summit is designed to connect people who are building, funding and supporting the next generation of businesses. It provides entrepreneurs with opportunities to exchange ideas, understand current business and investment trends, showcase their ventures and build relationships with potential investors, customers, mentors and partners.
Global Startup Summit is the flagship conclave of Global Startups Club, an entrepreneurial community with a presence across multiple countries and cities.

## What to Expect

The Pune edition will feature a mix of:

• Founder and investor panel discussions
• Keynote addresses and fireside conversations
• Practical startup masterclasses
• Global Startup Battles and startup pitches
• Curated business networking activities
• Startup showcases and brand experiences
• Awards and recognition
• Opportunities to connect with investors, mentors and business leaders

The summit is designed to be interactive rather than limited to one-way conference sessions. Attendees will be encouraged to introduce their businesses, discuss current challenges, explore partnerships and participate in focused networking activities.

## Why Attend?

A relevant introduction can lead to a new customer, strategic partnership, mentor relationship, business opportunity or future investment conversation.
Attendees can use the summit to:

• Meet founders, investors and senior business leaders
• Learn from practical startup and investment experiences
• Understand new fundraising and business-building trends
• Present a startup, product or professional service
• Discover potential customers, partners and collaborators
• Connect with incubators, accelerators and ecosystem organisations
• Explore technology, marketing, legal and financial solutions
• Build professional relationships beyond the event

Participation in a pitching, networking or investor interaction session does not guarantee funding, investment or commercial outcomes.

## Who Should Attend?

Global Startup Summit 2026 | Pune is relevant for:

• Startup founders and co-founders
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Angel investors and venture capital professionals
• Family offices and investment professionals
• CXOs, directors and business leaders
• Startup operators and leadership teams
• Consultants and professional service providers
• Technology, SaaS and business solution companies
• Marketing, branding and growth agencies
• Incubators and accelerators
• Mentors and startup advisors
• Corporate innovation teams
• Community and ecosystem organisations

# Past Event Agenda – Coimbatore Edition

The following agenda from the Global Startup Summit 2026 – Coimbatore Edition is included as a reference to demonstrate the type of topics, speakers and session formats generally featured at the summit.
The Pune edition will have a similar mix of founder discussions, investor perspectives, masterclasses, startup pitches, keynote sessions, awards and networking. The final Pune agenda, speakers and timings will be announced separately.

## Registration and Opening

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration
9:30 AM – 9:35 AM

Welcome Address
Speaker:
Som Sekar Sen Sharma — Founder, Zillion Information System

## Global Startup Battles

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Selected startups presented their business models, products, market opportunities and growth plans before investors, mentors and startup ecosystem leaders.
Participating startups included:

• Octakidz
• CocoKiss
• GoAlong
• Dots-Autonomous
• Advaidha Pratyaya

The session was hosted by:

• Ajita Dash — Founder and Managing Partner, Advoke Law
• Som Sekar Sen Sharma — Founder, Zillion Information System

The investor and mentor panel included Arun Raaj Manickaraj, Paul D, C N Prem Kumar, Gayathri C, Babji VS, Raj Sukheja, Senthilkumar Rajappan, Arun Nair, Bhaarathi Ilango, Ramadevi S, K. Srisakthi and Hetal Sonpal.

## Keynote Address

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM
Raj Sukheja
CEO, Red Mammoth Ventures LLP

## Panel Discussion 1

### The Rise of Coimbatore: Building the Next Big Startup and Investment Hub

A discussion on how emerging business cities can strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems, attract investment and create better opportunities for founders.
Speakers:

• Hetal Sonpal — CEO, GRG Incubators
• Arun Nair — CEO, Startup Singham
• K. Srisakthi — Incubation Manager, Cultiv8, CIET-TBI

Moderator:
S Nithish Bharath — Founder, Proconnxt

## Panel Discussion 2

### Can Startups Still Build Moats in the Era of Copycat Innovation?

The session explored whether startups can create lasting competitive advantages through product differentiation, technology, brand, execution and customer experience.
Speakers:

• Arun Raaj Manickaraj — Associate Vice President, Investments and Business, AIC RAISE
• Paul D — Managing Partner, Paul Bros Consulting LLP
• Bhaarathi Ilango — Mentor, StartupTN and Startup India

Moderator:
Selva Kugan — Director of Projects, Annular Technologies

## Panel Discussion 3

### Investor Conviction vs. Market Trends: Who Really Shapes Startup Success?

Investors and ecosystem leaders discussed how investment decisions are influenced by founder quality, market cycles, business fundamentals and emerging opportunities.
Speakers:

• Gayathri C — Project Lead, StartupTN
• Babji VS — Strategic CXO Advisor
• Raj Sukheja — CEO, Red Mammoth Ventures LLP

Moderator:
Divya Chandrasekaran — Founder, iPact Legal

## Lunch and Networking

1:05 PM – 2:05 PM
A dedicated networking break allowed delegates to connect with founders, investors, speakers, mentors and business leaders.

## Panel Discussion 4

### What Do Early-Stage Startups Need Most: Capital, Mentorship or Market Access?

A practical conversation about whether early-stage businesses benefit most from funding, experienced guidance, customer access or a combination of all three.
Speakers:

• Senthilkumar Rajappan — Founder and CEO, Halcyon Ventures
• Pritesh Asher — Co-founder and CEO, Juicy Chemistry
• Ramadevi S — Startup Mentor, Consultant and Board Advisor

Moderator:
Saurabh Sharma — Managing Director, JSSB Legal (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.

## Panel Discussion 5

### The Startup Execution Gap: Why Strategy Alone Is Never Enough

The panel examined why good ideas and strong strategies often fail without disciplined implementation, customer understanding, accountability and consistent decision-making.
Speakers:

• Sivasankri TP — Founder and Managing Director, AR4 Tech Private Limited
• Muralidhar Teppala — Founder and CEO, Shenzyn
• Gokuleshwaran B — Cybersecurity Analyst and Cyber Forensics Engineer

## Panel Discussion 6

### Beyond the Startup Tag: Thinking Like Business Builders

The discussion focused on moving beyond startup terminology and building companies with strong fundamentals, sustainable revenue and long-term relevance.
Speakers:

• Ramanathan “Ram” Alagappan — Founder, Noukha Technologies
• Logesh Velusamy — Founder, ProfitStory.AI

Moderator:
Sriram Panyam — Consultant and Advocate, Intellectual Property, Khaitan & Co.

## Panel Discussion 7

### Beyond Funding Headlines: Building Companies That Actually Last

The session explored how founders can balance fundraising with profitability, governance, customer retention, sustainability and long-term business growth.
Speakers:

• Priyadharshini G — Founder and CEO, SkillHub
• CS Dhanya Swetha — Coimbatore Chapter, Southern India Regional Council of ICSI
• Logesh Mohankumar — Program Lead, Climate and Sustainability, AIC RAISE

Moderator:
Adil Uddin — Founder, Deccan Infrastructures

## Awards and Open Networking

4:55 PM – 5:10 PM

Awards and Networking
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM

Open Networking

# Past Masterclass Topics

The Coimbatore edition also featured a parallel masterclass track covering practical areas of startup growth and business operations.

### Intellectual Property, Contracts and Capital: The Legal Triangle of Startup Growth

Speakers: Sriram Panyam and Divya Chandrasekaran

### Founder-Led Technology Decisions That Quietly Kill Startup Growth

Speaker: Som Sekar Sen Sharma

### When Things Go Wrong: Civil Disputes and Arbitration Every Founder Must Understand

Speaker: Saurabh Sharma

### From Code to Customers: The Real Journey of Scaling Technology Products

Speakers: Sana Sandeep and Selva Kumaran

### Trademark Basics: Protect What You Build

Speaker: Ajita Dash

### Modern Talent Acquisition: Technology-Enabled HR Strategies to Hire Faster and Better

Speaker: S Nithish Bharath

### The New Founder Stack: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About AI

Speakers: Vivek Ananth and Selva Kugan

# Pune Agenda Preview

The final agenda for Global Startup Summit 2026 | Pune is currently being curated and will feature similarly relevant sessions around:

• Changing investor expectations and fundraising trends
• Capital efficiency and sustainable business growth
• Founder-investor relationships
• Startup execution and strategic decision-making
• Artificial intelligence and technology adoption
• Customer acquisition, retention and revenue growth
• Competitive advantages and business differentiation
• Legal preparedness and intellectual property
• Hiring, leadership and organisational culture
• Market access, partnerships and expansion
• Startup pitches and investor interactions
• Practical masterclasses and curated networking

The exact Pune topics, speakers, moderators, timings and session formats will be announced closer to the event.

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Mumbai Founders Breakfast Club 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · 9:00 AM IST

Mutuswami Cafe, Khar, Mutuswami Cafe, Khar Ramee Techome, Plot 786, Rd No. 3, near Gurudwara, Govind Dham, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West, Mumbai, Maha, Mumbai, IN

Mumbai Founders Breakfast Club 2026

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN PAID EVENT.

Registration Link: https://allevents.in/mumbai/80001229245360?ref=sharer

Join the Founders Breakfast Club for a morning of networking and inspiration. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs over breakfast and discuss strategies for success in a supportive environment.

This event is exclusive for Global Startups Club charter members & founders of startups in the ecosystem. In case you have a services or professional firm; for e.g. CAs Lawyers Digital Marketers etc please consider our other events and not this one.

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GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING Mumbai 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:30 AM IST

DevX, DevX 7th Floor, Dynasty Business Park, 701-713, Andheri - Kurla Rd, nr. Metro Station Chakala (J B Nagar), A-Wing, Vijay Nagar, Mumbai, IN

Please note this is an paid event.

Registartion Link: https://allevents.in/mumbai/80007921483537?ref=sharer

GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING MUMBAI 2026

Innovate. Network. Execute.

WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE MEET?

• Networking accesses
• Business Speed Dating
• 30 sec Elevator Pitch for Startups

Introducing Global Startups Club - a networking hub & community powered by 3X Events Mojo Startup that will meet once a month over tea & coffee. Our mission is to bring together talented founders experts consultants influential leaders and startup professionals. Business community will come together for a well curated agenda driven 2.5 hrs offline meet showcasing their businesses.

The club will hold its meetings once a month where you can meetup and improve your network and business prospects. The Eco-system consists of Founders VCs Directors Power Networkers and Consultants connecting with each other.

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