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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Startup Social Meetup in Pimpri Chinchwad PCMC
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.
Startup Group. Candid Conversations. Startup Folks.
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
32 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.
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
111 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
33 attendees
eChai Startup Demo Day Pune
Ideas to Impacts, 3, Pune, Ma, INeChai Ventures will be hosting the October 2026 edition of "eChai Startup Demo Day in Pune" on 31st October, Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm w/ Ideas to Impacts Hub, Baner. Register for Free, Open to All.
eChai Demo Days are held every last Saturday of the month in Pune.
It is a platform for promising startups from the community to present their ventures, get early feedback and engage with investors, enablers & the community. Join us to pitch your startup in front of our community and panel along with networking, and an open community house, and more...
Selected startups will get 4 minutes to pitch followed by 4 minutes of Q&A with the panel and audience. Attendance is free and open to all.
Apply here for Pune Demo Day & reserve your slot: https://forms.gle/iZqdZ6WUYcwacPaC6
Can I attend without pitching? Absolutely. Attendance is free and open to everyone.
Whether you're building, investing, or just exploring—come be part of the community.
Address - Ideas to Impact (1st Floor), Lane 3, Near Vijay Sales, Pallod Farms, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045 https://goo.gl/maps/HekjjDz3EnaNnuv48
Date and Time - 31st October, Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
This meetup is free and open to all.
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Past events
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