Join FUNDA - The Global Community of Indian Founders
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM PST
Come join us for the most extraordinary FUNDA event to date, a grand celebration of the immense influence and achievements of Desi entrepreneurs, investors, and C-suite executives. We'll create a Desi culinary experience unlike any other for the evening.
Sponsors: Storm Ventures, 8VC, Westbridge Capital, HSBC, Blume Ventures
Agenda
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Founder-Investor-Operator meet
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Networking
9:30 pm - 11.30 pm: After Party (Limited to 25)
Location
Please register to see the exact location of this event.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
FUNDA (https://www.funda.club/) started in Bay Area, is one of the largest exclusive networks for Indian-origin entrepreneurs, investors, and C-suite executives, originally founded in the Bay Area and now expanding globally.
Join us for our second Texas event, building on the success of our Austin gathering!
This is your chance to connect with the best and brightest founders, C-suite executives, thought leaders, unicorn CEOs, and key decision-makers across various industries in Texas. Whether you're scaling your startup, raising funds, or seeking invaluable insights, this is the place to be.
We’re bringing together visionaries from diverse sectors to share experiences, ignite collaborations, and celebrate success. You can expect rich discussions, impactful connections, and opportunities to take your venture to the next level.
Event Highlights:
🔹 Panel Discussion with Industry CXOs: Discover how top executives are adopting AI solutions, what they look for in startups, and how they measure value.
🔹 Startup Pitch Sessions: Present your startup to a panel of esteemed VCs- Dallas Venture Capital, HEXA Ventures and 3Lines.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with game-changers shaping the future of tech, finance, and innovation!
Special Thanks:
Catering Sponsor: Dallas Venture Capital ,a venture capital firm investing in early-stage, enterprise-focused, B2B SaaS companies.
Venue Sponsor: HEXA Global Ventures: a global VC firm supporting innovative startups with investments and mentorship.
Meet Our Organizers:
- Satya Ganni, CEO of Beamer and Userflow
- Protik, COO at Protecto.ai
- Vinay, Founder & CEO, Layerpath
- Rohan, Co-Founder of Intripid.co
- Sujith Jose, Co-Founder of Candle AI
- Nisarg Shah, Co-Founder & CEO at Affable.ai
- Subbu Rama, CEO at BalkanID
Meet FUNDA:
The Founder's Ally in Startup Growth and Collaboration
In the startup realm, every step is a challenge, with the most brutal battles often fought in isolation. FUNDA is an ally to entrepreneurs, recognizing that some guidance can make a monumental difference.
FUNDA is more than a community; it's a space where shared backgrounds become the bedrock for future collaborations. It's about fostering a culture where wisdom becomes communal, and a collective effort can lead to exceptional creations.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
A FUNDA mixer for all founders and investors interested to learn more about how GenAI is being harnessed by businesses today. Two fantastic interviews, and ample time for networking. Hosted in 8VC’s San Francisco office.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, Nov 12th
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Location: 8VC, Pier 5, Suite 101, San Francisco
Panels:
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:15pm - Networking
6:15 - 7:30pm - Panels
7:30 - 8:30pm - Post-Panel Networking
Friday, May 24, 2024 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Come join us for the most extraordinary FUNDA event to date, a grand celebration of the immense influence and achievements of Desi entrepreneurs, investors, and C-suite executives. We are at the same amazing venue as last year. We'll be hosting a Michelin-starred chef to create a culinary experience unlike any other for the evening.
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Founder-Investor-Operator curated meet (Special Invite needed)
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Networking
9:30 pm - 11.30 pm: After Party (Limited to 25)
Friday, May 10, 2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Join us for an enriching evening at ATX SaaS Connect, where innovation meets influence. Designed for Indian entrepreneurs, investors, and C-suite executives, this exclusive FUNDA meetup offers unparalleled networking opportunities in Texas’ thriving SaaS landscape.
Why Attend?
Featured Sessions:
Special Thanks:
Meet Our Organizers:
Meet FUNDA:
The Founder's Ally in Startup Growth and Collaboration
In the startup realm, every step is a challenge, with the most brutal battles often fought in isolation. FUNDA is an ally to entrepreneurs, recognizing that some guidance can make a monumental difference.
FUNDA is more than a community; it's a space where shared backgrounds become the bedrock for future collaborations. It's about fostering a culture where wisdom becomes communal, and a collective effort can lead to exceptional creations.
See you at ATX SaaS Connect on May 10th!
Friday, December 8, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 8 PM PST
It’s time to spread some winter cheer! Join us on the 8th of December for an exceptional evening of networking at FUNDA’s Winter Event. Connect with the most brilliant Desi entrepreneurs, industry leaders, founders, and professionals and celebrate their grand achievements on this night to remember. Expand your network, explore collaborative opportunities with like-minded individuals, and treat your senses to a Michelin-starred culinary experience like none other!
FUNDA Winter Event will be our biggest and most amazing event yet. We have a great line up of talks, 1:1 investor connects and networking sessions.
Here's the event agenda
4 - 4:45 pm: Registration & Networking
4:45 pm - 5 pm: Welcome Note
From here on, the event will run in 2 tracks to help startup founders get help with GTM and raising capital.
Track 1: GTM - Getting Early Traction
Session 1: Zero-to-1M GTM: Acquiring your first paying customers
Session 2: Scaling your revenue beyond the first million
Session 3: How to sell to enterprise buyers
Speakers: Shreesha Ramdas , Sid Yenamandra, Surbhi Rathore, Munish Gandhi, Chitrang Shah, Durga P Pandey, Thejo Kote, Kumar C., Rishi Bhargava, Ajoy Krishnamoorthy, Awinash Sinha, Sumit Johar, Ashwin Ballal, Srinivas Mukkamala
Track 2: Raising Capital (“Investor Interact”) - We are hosting curated one-to-one sessions with investors. Signup sheet on check-in is available at the event to participate.
Thursday, September 14, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Founders FUNDA and 8VC are back with another event for all the Bay Area Indian-origin founders. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet and connect with visionary Indian founders, VCs and executives!
We are thrilled to invite you to our September 2023 Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) themed event.
Prepare for an engaging evening with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and delicious refreshments. This event, a collaboration between FUNDA and 8VC is perfect for founders and entrepreneurs interested in learning about the dynamics of M&A and gaining valuable insights from industry experts.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Registration, networking, and light refreshments
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Fireside chat with Touraj Parang (Bestselling author of Exit Path). Hosted by Mahesh Ram (Head of AI at Zoom)
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Panel discussion: Navigating M&A. Rashmi Upadhya (Vice-President, M&A, Fortive) and Hemant Hebbar (Vice-President, Global M&A, HP). Moderated by Bhaskar Ghosh (Partner, 8VC).
8:00 PM Closing Remarks and Networking
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST
Founders FUNDA is back with another event, this time around in Namma Bengaluru! A one-of-a-kind "For the Indian founders by the Indian founders" event. The major focus of the event will be scaling in the valley, and exploring missed opportunities.
The event will take place on 5th August, 2023 (Saturday), at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet and connect with visionary Indian founders, VCs and executives!
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
Watch out for the biggest gathering of Indian origin Founders, VCs, and Executives in the Bay Area, sharing their business insights and know how to nurture the startup ecosystem. Get business guidance, find thriving startups, and discover new products and technologies at this one-of-a-kind networking event.
Here's the FUNDA event agenda for you -
5:30-6:30: Registration and Networking
6:30-6:40: Welcome Note
6:40-7:00: Session I: Fireside Chat with Vineet Jain (Co-Founder and CEO, Egnyte), Moderated by Indus Khaitan (CEO and Founder, Quolum)
7:10-7:30: Session II: Fireside Chat with Beerud Sheth (Co-Founder and CEO, Gupshup), Moderated by Hitesh Shah (CTO and CPO, ConnectandSell Inc.)
7:30-7:50: Session III: CIO Panel - "How Startups can Sell to Enterprises Successfully"
Panelists:
Avon Puri, Chief Digital Officer, Sequoia. ex-CIO Rubrik
Sastry Malladi, CTO Johnson Controls
Ashwin Ballal, EVP & CIO, Medallia
Moderated by:
Nidhi Jain, CEO, CloudEagle
7:50-8:00: Concluding Note.
8:00-9:30: Dinner
