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This Is Not Your Average Founder Meetup

This Is Not Your Average Founder Meetup

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We just wrapped up the April edition of The Boardroom, and every time we do one of these, the value created just keeps compounding.

Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Arpit AgrawalAngoor.AiCEO
Amit MishraDazinfoCofounder
SiddhanganaDefiner BrandsFounder
Mridul AgrawalApexbridge VenturesPartner
Nithin PrakashCUPICo-Founder and Product Guy
Kishan SanghaniRedpluto AnalyticsCo-Founder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
PriyankaThe Builders ClubPartnerships Manager
RanjiniThe Builders ClubBusiness Development Manager
RuelaTracxnManager – Live Deals
Monika JainPrestoCo-Founder & COO
MayankDatavioCo-founder
Raman VermamobiGuestFounder
AyushKubocareFounder
ShruthiqoqobaeFounder

Unlike most founder meetups, the Boardroom is built different. It’s intimate, high-trust, and action-driven. This month, we had everything—from deep business insights to some young curious minds tagging along for the experience (yes, even a few kids joined in!).

🔍 We kicked things off with a powerful workshop on creative problem-solving by Grant Received, setting the tone for an intense session of reflection and solutioning.

What followed was our signature Give & Take—a 2-hour open floor where founders shared real problems they’re facing and got brutally honest feedback and actionable support. Meetings were booked, calendars locked, and follow-ups planned right there in the room. That’s the energy we’re building on.

💬 New members told us this didn’t feel like just another startup event. The urgency, the vulnerability, and the depth of connection in just one meeting was something they hadn’t experienced before.

We believe in serendipity by design. If you get the right set of founders in the same room, magic happens—and we saw a lot of that last weekend.

👥 The Boardroom is invite-only—open to funded and growth-stage founders. If that’s you, and you’re looking to scale through genuine network effects and a rock-solid support system, you should be in the room.

🌆 And good news: We’re now launching in Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune!

📍Want in?

A Special Thanks

While one circle convened at our usual venue, the boardroom came to life through our new partnership with BHIVE, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a growth-stage founder or a CXO looking to scale your business faster and build a long-term, high-value network, then The Builders Circle is where you need to be.

We are also expanding to new cities in the coming months. If you want to be part of this exclusive community, join our wishlist and stay tuned for upcoming boardroom meetings near you.

🚀 Register now and take your business connections to the next level

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The Builders Club House Party: March Edition Highlights 🌟

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The Builders Club House Party: March Edition Highlights

The Builders Club wrapped up its March Edition House Party with a bang, bringing together an eclectic mix of creators, founders, and innovators for an evening filled with energy, insight, and pure vibe.

A Night of Ideas, Energy, and Connections

Hosted in a cozy, high-energy setting, the event captured the true essence of what The Builders Club stands for — a community that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and authentic conversations.

As the night kicked off, guests were welcomed with warm vibes, curated playlists, and an atmosphere that sparked instant connection. Whether it was long-time


Join the Builders Circle

If you’re a founder or CXO of a growth-stage business and are looking to build long-term relationships with cross-industry CXOs, founders, and investors, we invite you to register for the Builders Circle.

Here’s what you can expect from being part of this exclusive community:

  • 🤝 Advisors who genuinely care about your growth.
  • 💰 Investor connections to fuel your business journey.
  • 📈 Monthly boardroom meetings to recalibrate goals and gain strategic insights.
  • 🛠️ A vetted vendor directory with top-tier service providers across all domains.
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A Recap of The Boardroom Meetings This Month!

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A Recap of The Boardroom Meetings This Month!

For the first time, we successfully hosted parallel boardroom meetings in Bangalore, bringing together founders from diverse industries. Each meeting fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and meaningful connections, reinforcing the growth of The Builders Circle.

Circle 1 Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Amit MishraDazeinfoCofounder
Manas ShrivastavaTGK FoodsFounder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Rohaan KaulZavopsCofounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Vivek PrashanthLivquik Technology Pvt LtdCOO
Mridul AgrawalApexbridge VenturesPartner
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
RanjiniThe Builders ClubBusiness Development Manager
RuelaTracxnManager – Live Deals
KishanRedpluto AnalyticsFounder & CEO

Circle 2 Attendees:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Arpit AgrawalAngoor.AiCEO
Darshan BhatijaTomilloFounder & CEO
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
Ammol MahajanRoamPrimeFounder
Biswarup DasInsightQFounder & CEO
Nithin PrakashCUPICo-Founder and Product Guy
SohailThe Builders ClubChief Builder
PriyankaThe Builders ClubPartnerships Manager
SushmitaThe Builders Club
Sreenath PhadkeEmintFounder
AkashLocal Ferment CoFounder

This milestone is a testament to the growing strength of our community, where founders actively support and elevate each other.

If you are a funded startup or in the growth stage, we invite you to join The Builders Circle and be part of this thriving ecosystem. Connect with us today and accelerate your journey with like-minded builders!

👉 We are now opening the circle in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Pune

A Special Thanks

While one circle convened at our usual venue, the second boardroom came to life through our new partnership with BHIVE, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a growth-stage founder or a CXO looking to scale your business faster and build a long-term, high-value network, then The Builders Circle is where you need to be.

We are also expanding to new cities in the coming months. If you want to be part of this exclusive community, join our wishlist and stay tuned for upcoming boardroom meetings near you.

🚀 Register now and take your business connections to the next level

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A Recap of The Two Boardroom Meetings This Month!

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This month was a milestone moment for The Builders Circle.

As our network of founders and CXOs continues to expand, we successfully hosted two boardroom meetings in parallel—a testament to the growing demand for high-value, in-depth discussions among serious founders.

The Power of the Circle

Each Builders Circle meeting brings together a select group of founders, CXOs, and industry leaders to engage in high-impact discussions, share insights, and forge meaningful business connections.

These sessions serve as a powerful space for collaboration, where challenges are tackled, growth strategies are exchanged, and long-term relationships are built.

Circle 1 Attendees

NameCompanyRole
Amit MishraDazinfoCofounder
Manas ShrivastavaTGK FoodsFounder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Rohaan KaulZavopsCofounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Syed ImranFillokartFounder
Vivek PrashanthLivquik Technology Pvt LtdCOO
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
Amit JainBridgegate AdvisoryPartner
AzeemFlexypeCo-Founder
SrikanthAdaapt.AiCEO
VivekTracxnLive Deals

Circle 2 Attendees

NameCompanyRole
Arpit AgrawalAngoor.AiCEO
Darshan BhatijaTomilloFounder & CEO
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
Ammol MahajanRoamPrimeFounder
Biswarup DasInsightQFounder & CEO
SiddhanganaDefiner BrandsFounder
Mridul AgrawalApexbridge VenturesPartner
Parv Kumar GoyalPlanetary Vimaana Research Labs Pvt LtdFounder
Nithin PrakashEscrow StackCo-Founder and Product Guy
Arvind SethiDualSafe Private LimitedCo-Founder

A Special Thanks

While one circle convened at our usual venue, the second boardroom came to life through our new partnership with BHIVE, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a growth-stage founder or a CXO looking to scale your business faster and build a long-term, high-value network, then The Builders Circle is where you need to be.

We are also expanding to new cities in the coming months. If you want to be part of this exclusive community, join our wishlist and stay tuned for upcoming boardroom meetings near you.

🚀 Register now and take your business connections to the next level!

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A Date with an Investor: Ideaspring Capital #highlights

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We recently hosted the second edition of A Date with an Investor in Bangalore, this time in collaboration with Ideaspring Capital, a deep-tech-focused fund that provides potential investment cheques ranging from $1 million to $3 million for MVP+ startups.

The event was uniquely curated, where the founders carefully shortlisted startups based on the investor thesis, ensuring a high-quality and impactful engagement.

Breaking the Norm: A Conversation, Not a Pitch

Unlike traditional investor-founder meetups, this was not a typical pitch session. Instead, it was an interactive dialogue where founders shared insights into what they are building, exchanged thought-provoking questions, and engaged in meaningful discussions.

More than just an investment discussion, the event became a platform for founders to discover business opportunities within each other’s ventures, fostering a collaborative and growth-driven ecosystem.

Key Takeaways from the Event

The session was engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking, featuring:

  • Founder-led discussions: Each entrepreneur had the chance to share their vision, challenges, and the problems they are solving.
  • Cross-questioning & idea exchange: Founders engaged in open discussions, challenging each other’s perspectives and refining their business models.
  • Investor insights: The Ideaspring Capital team elaborated on their investment thesis, clarifying their focus areas and what they look for in potential investments.
  • Collaboration opportunities: Several founders identified synergies between their businesses, paving the way for potential partnerships.

Event Attendees

The event brought together seven visionary founders, each pioneering innovation in their respective domains:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Arvind SethiDualSafe Private LimitedCo-Founder
BishwarupInsightQFounder and CEO
Rahul RajuAtlas AICEO
Arpit AgrawalAngoor AICEO
Saurabh SrivastavaActualsFounder
DebaryaUpraisedFounder
Vaishnavi ReddySignel Biomedical Pvt. Ltd.CEO

A special thanks to Vaishnavi Reddy from Signel Biomedical, who traveled all the way from Hyderabad to attend this event. Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring!

A big shoutout to Arvind Sethi for showcasing his groundbreaking dual-purpose helmets—a remarkable innovation in safety gear. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead!


A heartfelt thank you to the Ideaspring Capital team for making this event possible. Their support, insights, and guidance provided immense value to the participating founders, helping them refine their ideas and explore new possibilities.

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for our next A Date with an Investor, where we continue to connect game-changing startups with the right investors to fuel their success.



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A Date with Inflexor Ventures : Highlights!

A Date with Inflexor Ventures : Highlights!

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We recently hosted our inaugural edition of A Date with an Investor in collaboration with Inflexor Ventures creating an exclusive opportunity for nine founders to engage directly with investors at their office.

Unlike other events, this was not a pitch session.

Everyone got to talk about what they were building, founders cross questioned each other and also got to understand inflexor investment thesis.

Interestingly, they also found business opportunities among each other.

NameCompany NameDesignation
SreerupaLegalCareFounder and CEO
BishwarupInsightQFounder and CEO
Syed ImranFillokart India Private LimitedFounder
Amit SinghiKnowlCBO
Harshvardhan SanghiNanoweaveFounder and CEO
Srikanth RavinutalaTerobots Enterprise AI Pvt. Ltd.Founder, CEO
Manodyna K HoviiCo-Founder
Sondur Madhan BabuYlectric LabsCEO
Azeem HussainFlexyPeCEO
Nikhil DevlapurKloudfarmCEO & Co-Founder

Key Takeaways:

The session was an engaging and interactive one, where:

  • Each founder had the opportunity to present what they are building and the problem they are solving.
  • The environment encouraged open discussions, allowing founders to cross-question each other, leading to deeper insights and valuable feedback.
  • Inflexor Ventures shared their investment thesis, providing clarity on their focus areas, funding approach, and what they look for in potential investments.
  • Founders not only gained investor insights but also discovered business opportunities among themselves, fostering a collaborative ecosystem.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Inflexor Ventures for this incredible opportunity. Their insights and support were invaluable to the founders who attended. We hope this session provided meaningful value and inspiration for all involved.

We look forward to hosting more such founder-investor engagements and creating stronger bridges between innovative startups and forward-thinking investors.


if you are looking to raise funds, register for the upcoming Date with an investor in your city here:

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The Builders Circle House Party Jan ’25 Edition #highlights

The Builders Circle House Party Jan ’25 Edition

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🎉 What a night! Our second Builders Circle House Party was an absolute hit. 🏠✨

The energy was electric, and the connections made were invaluable. New faces joined in, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table.

This wasn’t just another networking event—it was a hyper-curated gathering designed to ensure only the most relevant and impactful individuals got through the door.

Meaningful Connections & Giving First

One of the core principles of the Builders Circle is the belief in giving.

Attendees were encouraged to introduce themselves by sharing what they could offer rather than what they needed. This approach created a natural flow of connections, where people who needed a particular resource or service were able to find the right match effortlessly.

A Special Thanks

A huge shoutout to Prarinita from Boldcare and Inlief for generously providing samplers at the event. Your contributions added an extra touch of value and engagement for our guests. Thank you for taking the time to be a part of this special night!


Join the Builders Circle

If you’re a founder or CXO of a growth-stage business and are looking to build long-term relationships with cross-industry CXOs, founders, and investors, we invite you to register for the Builders Circle.

Here’s what you can expect from being part of this exclusive community:

  • 🤝 Advisors who genuinely care about your growth.
  • 💰 Investor connections to fuel your business journey.
  • 📈 Monthly boardroom meetings to recalibrate goals and gain strategic insights.
  • 🛠️ A vetted vendor directory with top-tier service providers across all domains.
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Board Room #3: Guests walk in

Board Room #3: Guests walk in

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The Builders Circle hosted another power-packed boardroom meeting with 18 dynamic Founders and CXOs from diverse industries. Here’s what went down:

✅ Introductions: A warm welcome and introductions to kick things off.
✅ Workshop on Goal Setting: Practical strategies to level up our personal and professional goals.
✅ Give and Take Session: An engaging round where everyone shared their needs and offered support, fostering collaboration and growth.

The magic happened as attendees booked meetings with each other, unlocking opportunities and creating tangible impact.

Circle Members in attendance:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Amit MishraDazinfoCofounder
Debarya DuttaUpraisedFounder
Rahul JoharOxbowCofounder
Rohaan KaulZavopsCofounder
Sanjana TripuramalluCosmos DiamondsFounder
Sreerupa ChowdhuryLegalCare.ioFounder
Sumit RastogiArtinciCofounder
Syed ImranFillokartFounder
Vivek PrashanthLivquik Technology Pvt LtdCOO
Darshan BathijaTomilloFounder & CEO

This time, we welcomed guests to experience our sessions. Here’s who joined us:

NameCompany NameDesignation
Anmol MahajanRoamprimeFounder
Monica ShahiStoreferryCofounder
Karthik AradhyaGM RejoyzDirector
Cyril S ThomasWorkCrewCEO
Vikrant ShomeAcadSpace TechnologiesFounder & CEO
Dr Nayan NanuDIGITAL DENTALCEO
Arjun MakamLaundroKartCOO
Dharmpal ChaudharyUpcred.aiFounder & CEO
Manas ShrivastavaCareMax Health CorporationFounder
Anuj RamachandraHexaleap ConsultingCaptain – Digital Commerce Products & Growth Advisory
George JacobSemicon Design Technologies Pvt LtdFounder & CEO
Lijo MathewVersalence Infocomm Pvt LtdFounder

Feedback from Guests

“The session was incredibly insightful and collaborative. It was great to see how much value can be unlocked through such meaningful connections.” – Vikrant Shome, Founder & CEO of AcadSpace Technologies

Join The Builders Circle

If you are a founder or CXO of a business generating 1-2Cr+ in ARR or funded by an institutional VC and are looking for a business referral network, consider joining The Builders Circle. It is a curated offline community of founders & CXOs who meet regularly and help each other grow their businesses.

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On Prem vs Off Prem Servers : Which one to go for which industry

On Prem vs Off Prem Servers : Which one to go for which industry

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The On-prem vs Off Prem debate has always been a heated one in the tech circle – this make vx buy decision is usually the most critical one which impacts the bottom line as well.

In an evening in Tech, we took perspectives from all the speakers on what they think about it.

Sure, here is a more detailed elaboration on the points discussed in the video:

Each Industry behaves differently:

  • Pharmaceutical companies: Initially hesitant to move to the cloud due to concerns about intellectual property and data security, they are now increasingly adopting cloud solutions, particularly with the rise of secure cloud providers like Azure.
  • Semiconductor companies: Still largely on-premise due to the sensitive nature of their intellectual property and the massive size of their data.
  • Startups: Often prefer cloud solutions due to their pay-as-you-go model, which allows them to scale up or down as needed.

Compliance:

  • Highly regulated industries: Such as healthcare and finance, may have strict compliance requirements that necessitate on-premise deployments to ensure data sovereignty and security.
  • GDPR compliance: Organizations that handle personal data of European citizens must comply with GDPR regulations, which may influence their decision to choose on-premise or cloud solutions.

Cost Predictability:

  • On-premise deployments: Offer greater cost predictability as organizations have more control over their infrastructure and can better forecast their expenses.
  • Cloud deployments: Can lead to unexpected costs if not managed carefully, particularly as usage scales.

Business Model:

  • Startups: Often benefit from the flexibility and scalability of cloud solutions, which align with their agile and rapidly evolving business models.
  • Established enterprises: May prefer on-premise deployments for mission-critical applications that require high levels of control and security.

Hybrid Cloud Solutions:

  • The speaker emphasizes the growing importance of hybrid cloud solutions, which combine the benefits of both on-premise and cloud deployments.
  • Hybrid cloud solutions can help organizations optimize costs, improve performance, and enhance flexibility.

Cost Optimization:

  • The speaker highlights the increasing focus on cost optimization in cloud computing.
  • Organizations are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their cloud costs, such as right-sizing their instances, utilizing reserved instances, and optimizing their cloud usage.

Data Security:

  • Data security is a critical consideration for both on-premise and cloud deployments.
  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of implementing robust security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and intrusion detection systems, to protect sensitive data.

Scalability:

  • Cloud computing offers greater scalability than on-premise deployments, allowing organizations to quickly scale up or down their resources as needed.
  • However, the speaker also notes that on-premise deployments can be scaled, albeit with more planning and effort.

Repatriation:

  • The speaker mentions the growing trend of repatriation, where organizations are moving workloads back from the cloud to on-premise environments.
  • This trend is driven by factors such as cost concerns, data security concerns, and the desire for greater control.

Edge Computing:

  • The speaker briefly mentions the rise of edge computing, where data is processed closer to the source, such as at the edge of the network.
  • Edge computing can help organizations reduce latency, improve performance, and enhance data security.

Overall, the panel discussion provides a comprehensive overview of the trade-offs between on-premise and cloud computing. The speaker emphasizes that the best choice depends on a variety of factors and that a hybrid approach may be the most effective solution for many organizations.