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STARTUP WORKSHOPS

About Workshops

Welcome to our dynamic Start-up Workshops - a fusion of knowledge and empowerment! Whether it’s Automating with AI, Mastering Investor Relations,Securing IP & Data, Driving Strategic Finance, orRevolutionizing Marketing with Gen AI - join us for captivating sessions led by expert speakers,CEOs, start-up founders, marketing and growth strategists, top investors, and industry pioneers.

Be part of a transformative learning journey as our distinguished speakers share their experience to enrich your technological, legal, and financial knowledge. Step into a world where expertise meets empowerment!

These curated sessions, led by industry experts, promise invaluable insights and practical strategies to address the unique challenges faced by startups in these crucial domains.

Vision

We aim to create a supportive learning environment where startup founders gain valuable insights to thrive in the competitive business landscape. By building strong foundations for success, we envision startups achieving sustainable growth and long-term viability.

Mission

Our mission is to equip startup entrepreneurs with cutting-edge strategies in AI innovation, financial structuring, and asset protection. Through expert-led workshops, we empower founders to harness technology and capital to build resilient, future-proof businesses

Eligibility?

Workshops are open for all professional pass holders.

Timeline

Financial Planning for Growth and Fundraising

6th Feb 2026 , 2PM - 4PM

IP, Data Rights, and Legal Basics Every Startup Needs

7th Feb 2026, 10AM - 12PM

Practical AI Automation for Early-Stage Startups

7th Feb 2026, 2PM - 4PM

Applying Generative AI in Marketing and PR

8th Feb 2026, 10AM - 12PM

Investor Updates, Expectations, and Long-Term Relationships

8th Feb 2026, 2PM - 4PM

Speakers

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ABHAY TULSIAN

Designation: Founder - Virtual CFO Services Private Limited | Founder - A Tulsian & Co.

Topic: Financial Planning for Growth and Fundraising

Image of SAAKSHAR DUGGAL

SAAKSHAR DUGGAL

Designation: Founder - Global AI Leaders Forum

Topic: IP, Data Rights, and Legal Basics Every Startup Needs

Image of KUSHAL VIJAY

KUSHAL VIJAY

Designation: Software Engineer 2 at Microsoft

Topic: Practical AI Automation for Early-Stage Startups

Image of SINDHU BISWAL

SINDHU BISWAL

Designation: CEO - Buzzlab

Topic: Applying Generative AI in Marketing and PR

Image of CHANDRASHEKHAR KUPPERI

CHANDRASHEKHAR KUPPERI

Designation: Founder, ANOVA Corporate Services

Topic: Investor Updates, Expectations, and Long-Term Relationships

Contact Us

growth_ecell@smail.iitm.ac.in

+91 6382217100 Sadhana

+91 7058308499 Steve Barreto

+91 9611339543 Aarush

+91 9398143678 Yugavarth