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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.
Richardson, Texas
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Events
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