Investor in AgroStar, BlueStone, BookMyShow, CleverTap, FabHotels,RentoMojo, Inframarket, Homelane, Curefoods, EcoSoul, Accacia, Fincent,Believe, Brik,Snaptrude

Bangalore, India
Over the last five years, I’ve been researching longevity—diving deep into precision medicine, AI-driven health tracking, and metabolic health. One big gap? Aging biomarkers for South Asians, especially Indians. That’s why we launched Longevity India with IISc and initiated the BHARAT Study—to build a science-backed framework for healthy aging. In parallel, BioPeak is bridging research and real-world application—offering a longevity clinic focused on precision diagnostics, AI-driven insights, and proactive health optimization. Medicine 3.0 isn’t the future—it’s happening now. @nikhilkamathcio @Nithin0dha @bryan_johnson @JitendraCh30175 @kiranshaw @RajanAnandan @Longevity_IISc #DeepakSaini #SeemaPatil piped.video/watch?v=fEUoJSTY…
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Thrilled to announce my role on the Government of Karnataka's Strategic Investment Committee! This is a game-changing step for driving investments, with our focus on understanding investor needs and crafting actionable strategies for success. (1/2)
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The committee is composed of professionals spanning diverse sectors, including Mruthyunjaya Hiremath, director of AMD, @Accel's @prashanthp, @nikhilkamathcio of @zerodha among others. (2/2) inc42.com/buzz/karnataka-for…
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Delighted to help forge a coalition across Govt, corporates, healthcare providers, & NGOs to help our citizens & community overcome the #COVID19 pandemic. We believe that our #BengaluruModel will ensure ZERO mortality & extremely low test positivity rate a reality! @CMofKarnataka
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A new Landmark opens in #Bangalore! The #science city now has a world class @SciGalleryBlr. A perfect example of what a great collaboration can do for #Bengaluru. Come & experience the Science Gallery the doors open at 4pm today! @kiranshaw
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Honoured to share that my book co-authored by @GoyalMalini - Unboxing Bengaluru - The city of new beginnings was launched today by Hon’ble @CMofKarnataka @siddaramaiah and Hon’ble DCM of Karnataka @DKShivakumar , turning it into an extraordinary and successful beginning. Feeling humbled and grateful for their support! The book focuses on Bengaluru’s transformative journey through the years. For those who are looking to know more, it is available online - unboxingblr.com/book
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Thank you Nikhil Writing 'Unboxing Bengaluru ' was a labor of love, a tribute to the city that's woven into our lives. Bengaluru isn't just a tech capital or startup hub; it's a community of incredible souls shaping its uniqueness. It is a city with a heart
To my friend (more family) @prashanthp, my 2 am agony aunt along with @kiranshaw for all things good and bad. Congrats Prashant and @GoyalMalini on writing this book (@unboxingblr) about the city we all love, a city that has given us all so much. Cities are not really about infra, weather, pollution or politics, it's the people that make a city, and there is nothing else like Bangalore....
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Had a great chat with @RajanAnandan @BKartRed @Nithin0dha moderated by @nikhilkamathcio, diving into topics like Venture Capital, Angel Investing, Portfolio Returns, Demystifying Private Equity, Digitalizing Indian supply chains, Industry insights, and spotting the next unicorns
Episode #9 Out Now - rb.gy/inwsc Join us for an epic dive into the world of venture capital with seasoned investors. This has been one of the most in-depth episodes so far... @prashanthp @RajanAnandan @BKartRed @Nithin0dha
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Glimpses from the review meeting held at the #COVID19 State War Room. @CMofKarnataka appreciated the efforts to streamline the Data Flow & Hospital Bed Management System to ensure effective & timely care of Covid patients. He also commended the immense efforts of the.. contd
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Experience the distinctive @UnboxingBlr Habba a wonderful new initiative that is being rolled out between the 1st and 11th of December 2023 – a celebration uniting people of all ages across 40+ locations! Join us in celebrating the spirit of Namma Ooru Bengaluru - habba.unboxingblr.com/ #BLRHabba Let's celebrate our city; Will you be there ?
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On August 23rd, @iiscbangalore will host a groundbreaking event—the first of its kind in India—focused on longevity. Thrilled to be anchoring this conference as part of Longevity India! With participation from industry and startups, we’re exploring the future of health. This is just the beginning—so much more to discover! If you're curious about this exciting field, join us. Register below and be part of our exclusive VC mixer event! @Longevity_IISc @suramyaasthana Deepak Saini lu.ma/lam84193
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Presented UnboxingBlr book to Hon’ble Union Minister for External Affairs @DrSJaishankar today Our book is making the rounds in Bengaluru - with @Rotary International President @gordonmcinally releasing 'Unboxing Bengaluru' at RISE - Rotary Institute with @GoyalMalini #UnboxingBengaluru @ankitnagori27 @PenguinIndia @JohnHewko @rotaract @rotary_india @LarryLunsfordRI #RISE Raju Subramanian @KPNagesh25 @samhariani
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Namma #Bengaluru's entrepreneurial energy, innovation culture, and collaborative spirit between the civil society and govt are unparalleled in the country. #EaseOfLiving @CMofKarnataka @drashwathcn @kiranshaw @TVMohandasPai @BBMPCOMM @rk_misra
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And that’s a wrap for Unboxing BLR Habba 2023! It’s been an exhilarating ride, bringing the essence of Bengaluru to all of you. But, this is not a journey I set out upon alone, and there is an army of people who made this possible. It would be difficult for me to express how grateful I am to each and everyone one of you who has been involved. I thank the Government of Karnataka, BBMP, Bangalore International Airport, Bangalore Metro, Department of Kannada and Culture and other departments for their support and encouragement of UBH. Go Native catalyzed UBH by being a generous sponsor. We were fortunate to partner with over 50+ stalwarts of the arts & culture scene in Bengaluru for UBH and their events lit up the city for 11 days from Dec 1 to 11. We thank our steering committee members, our design & identity partners, our PR & Comms partners, our social media partners, our website & ticketing partners, our finance & accounts team, and our on-ground marketing and film/video production partners. I also would like to thank the Unboxing BLR Foundation team for their effort. @DNANETWORKSLIVE @BlrCreativeCirc @CourtyardKoota Swastika School of Dance and Music @LiveLaheLahe Jangama Collective @bicblr Natya STEM Studio Nandi Valley walks @gallerysumukha Great Indian Golf Alliance @GullyTours @YTItours @RustikTravel @Vyomatheatre @BlrLitFest The Courtyard Community @AttaGalatta @INTACHIndia @LuLu_Mall @medai_thestage @HeritageBeku Bengaluru Potters Community @benbyfoot @Artmantram Kadambari Trust @attakkalari The Registry of Sarees @saratop @aaki_hereandnow @natanamtrust BLR Design Week Bangalore little theatre Muthu Kumar @BMM_in Sama: The Calm Mind Studio @MAPBangalore @BeFantasticin, Indian Institute of World Culture @IME_Bangalore @Makkala_Jagriti @cubbonreads @shoonyaspace @mod_foundation @under25universe @bisffblr @SciGalleryBlr (1/2)
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Bengaluru Innovation Report - Key Takeaways • Talent - Biggest pool of quality tech talent • Scale - Home to largest number of unicorns and soonicorns • Ecosystem - Preferred destination for both early and late stage investors
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The Middle East is starting to emerge as an ideal first destination for Indian brands expanding beyond India. The Indian diaspora and common cultural affinities are playing a catalyzing role.
Sharief Bhai is now in Dubai!
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Like every other fast-growing global city #Bengaluru has its share of challenges. But it is also a city amid transition and rapid transformation. While it is important for us to be cognizant of the issues and address them, I find no reason for excessively alarmist projections mentioned in the original Twitter post.  I would like to acknowledge the progress and good work that’s been done in #Bangalore - despite all the constraints. @PriyankKharge @DKShivakumar @BBMPCOMM @kiranshaw @kris_sg @TVMohandasPai url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com…
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From our very first meeting, when there was not even a website, I knew Gaurav was building something different. His clarity, humility, and conviction that design and trust would define jewelry in India have stayed constant through every chapter. Watching BlueStone grow from those early days to ringing the bell today has been one of the most fulfilling journeys of my investing life. Thank you Gaurav and team for letting me walk alongside you. The IPO is a milestone, but the best is still ahead. Here is to BlueStone, and to keeping the bar high on what is possible when taste, technology, and tenacity meet. Read our blog here: accel.com/noteworthies/celeb… @gskush79 @bluestone_com
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Sincere thanks respected PM @narendramodi-ji. Your progressive policies and steadfast commitment is a huge boost for India's technology startups. We are working to ensure India's global leadership in Cloud/SaaS & AI technologies so critical for an Atmanirbhar Bharat! #BTS2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has witnessed unparalleled tech adoption, be it at home, in style of work, healthcare and education.
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Inspiring to see @KTRTRS’s consistent efforts at building world class infrastructure for innovation at @THubHyd. Congratulations and the very Best Wishes on this momentous occasion!
“The best way to predict the future is to create it” - Lincoln Delighted to announce that Hon’ble CM KCR Garu will be inaugurating the new facility of @THubHyd on 28th June giving a huge fillip to the Hyderabad Innovation ecosystem #InnovateWithTHub #HappeningHyderabad #THub
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Brilliantly captures the cultural dimension of Bengaluru. @UnboxingBLR works with all Stakeholders to make Bengaluru the culture capital. We need everyone's wishes and support to make it happen. lifestyle.livemint.com/news/… #Bengaluru #CultureCapital #Unboxingblr @DKShivakumar
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Sincere gratitude to Hon'ble DCM Shri @DKShivakumar for joining us at the meeting hosted by @kiranshaw. Sir, your willingness to engage, openness to ideas and action steps is invaluable as we work together towards a Better Bengaluru. As citizens, we look forward to transformative changes in our city. #BetterBengaluru @kris_sg @mlanaharis @nnarasimhan @BBMPCOMM @UnboxingBlr
Productive evening at @Kiranshaw residence, with discussions on Bengaluru's pressing issues with key stakeholders! Grateful for the valuable insights from @kris_sg @prashanthp ,@rk_misra @mlanaharis @nnarasimhan , @ragubengaluriga & senior Govt officials. I am sure that our collaborative efforts will drive Bengaluru's growth & progress!
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Congratulations Team! Extremely Proud to be part of such a Significant Milestone for Karnataka!
Absolutely thrilled that Wild Karnataka, has just won not 1 but 2 National Awards of India!!
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We thank Hon’ble @CMofKarnataka @BSBommai for the announcement of Rs 30 Cr for the state-of-the-art startup park near @BLRAirport which would aid about 25,000+ ventures in line with the state government’s vision of building a $300 billion digital economy by 2025
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Delighted to serve on the National StartUp Advisory Council. Look forward to working with @anilarch and his team to help Startup India achieve even greater scale, velocity and impact! @IndianVCA @Startup_Kar
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Karnataka has become the model state for thriving and successful startups. Congratulations to @BSBommai @drashwathcn and @ITBTGoK on winning the Best Performer recognition by #Startupindia. It is the result of the State and the startup ecosystem being in perfect harmony.
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Thrilled by the momentum at the Startup Mahakumbh curtain raiser! Honoured to have Hon'ble Union Minister for Commerce and Industry @PiyushGoyal 's endorsement, highlighting India's innovation commitment. With global participation, diverse sectors, and industry support, this event is set to redefine India's startup landscape. Exciting times ahead! #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates @PiyushGoyalOffc @SanjivIRS @DPIITGoI @rnivruti @investindia @startupindia @ramann_siva @GeM_India @deepigoyal @zomato @Nithin0dha Archana J @CapitalRukam @madanpadaki @rikantpitti @sbikh Pramod Bhasin @clixcapital @Raivineet @Snayar @ASSOCHAM4India @debjani_ghosh_ @nasscom @Deepaksood69 @buzzindelhi @vikramgupta70 @ankitnagori27 Anjali Bansal @avaanacapital @NavaniRajan @SiddarthMPai
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Through initiatives like #StartupIndia The @narendramodi government has catalyzed a culture of entrepreneurship that’s creating jobs, driving technology, and shaping the future. From ease of doing business to innovation hubs, the foundation for India's growth is stronger than ever! 🌍 #10YearsOfModi
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The Country has over 1000+ #AgriTechStartups; 500+ are working in the Millet(SreeAnna) Value chain, collectively they have raised about Rs 6600+ Crore funding & there is a significant increase in investments in the #AgriTech space (1/3)
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We want to make #Bangalore & its public spaces culturally vibrant. #BLRHubba is working with all city stakeholders to make it happen. #HubbainYourPark is our attempt to celebrate the parks of #Bengaluru & bring its residents together. With support from @BBMPCOMM and @governmentofkar we will curate fun-filled evenings at #BBMP parks. @DKShivakumar @nikhilkamathcio @kiranshaw @TVMohandasPai @Nithin0dha @BBMPCOMM @HariMarar @kris_sg Please do join us. @ravichandar @UnboxingBlr #Bangalore #Bengaluru #startup #tech
We've been working on it for months. To bring people together for fun & make #Bengaluru parks come alive. Tks to persistence of @ravichandar @prashanthp & support of @BBMPCOMM @governmentofkar, #HubbainYourPark is happening. Crafts, nature, music. Kick off by @dixitvasu. Join us!
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Furthering the #AtmaNirbharBharat vision of our PM Shri @narendramodi to improve the competitiveness of #Karnataka in the Engineering & Research, the Global Emerging Technology Design Centre will be established in Belagavi at an estimated cost of ₹150 Cr. #CommonManBudget
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These 3 stars have contributed greatly to making Bengaluru a global city. Congratulations to @SMKrishnaCong @Infosys_nmurthy & @padukoneprakash for winning the 1st Kempe Gowda International awards. It's the 1st time a city has constituted an award to recognize ppl's contributions
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With its rich legacy & patriotism, Karnataka contributed significantly to India’s freedom & economic development thereafter. It is an honour to be counted among the 75 personalities listed by @Vijaykarnataka I congratulate you all for your significant contribution.
ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಹೋರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ಅಪಾರ. ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯೋತ್ತರ ಭಾರತ ಕಟ್ಟಲು ಹಲವು ರಂಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿರುವ, ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಅಸಂಖ್ಯ! ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ವಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಧನೆಯ ಔನ್ನತ್ಯಕ್ಕೇರಿ, ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲು ಟೊಂಕ ಕಟ್ಟೋಣ. ಈ #AmritKaal ಘಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಭವ್ಯ ಭಾರತದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಮಾಡೋಣ. @PMOIndia @Vijaykarnataka
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Post the Second-CoVid wave, all the supply chains in the Agritech industry will be further redefined structurally. The legacy supply chain systems are being fast replaced by borderless digital transaction platforms. @agri_technology @agri10x economictimes.indiatimes.com…
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Delighted that Karnataka has attracted a massive pipeline of inbound investments. Fast approvals, skilled workforce, responsive administration, innovative entrepreneurial culture all contribute to ensuring Karnataka is a most favoured investment destination. @BSYBJP @DIPPGOI
Addressed and interacted with global industry leaders at the Invest Karnataka Conclave. Despite the pandemic, Karnataka has cleared 520 industrial projects with total investment worth Rs 77,000 crores spanning multiple sectors since March 2020. (1/3) @narendramodi @PMOIndia
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India’s next global relevance will come not from code to capital but from IP-led manufacturing. From defence and aerospace to semiconductors and precision systems, this is where our edge will emerge. These sectors demand more than speed. They require innovation, domain expertise, and the ability to execute in complex, regulated environments. Accel is bringing together founders, investors and policymakers to accelerate this momentum. If you’re building in this space, I look forward to seeing you there. 📍 Bengaluru | August 5: lnkd.in/gNUgjtVA 📍 New Delhi | August 14: lnkd.in/gb5CM2pk Honoured to host Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Delhi as we explore India’s ambitions in deep tech and strategic manufacturing. #Accel #India2030 #AdvancedManufacturing #DeepTech #DefenceTech #IndustrialLeadership
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Delighted to meet Honble’ @rashtrapatibhvn Ji Bhavan during the Visitor's Conference 2023. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her appreciation for their valuable contributions to education and society. @dpradhanbjp
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It’s my pleasure to co-host INK Talks 2023, India's foremost platform for sharing cutting-edge ideas in science, tech, community, and culture. We're here to empower innovators and amplify their global impact. Join us on this transformative journey between Sept 22-24 at #Ink2023
Introducing Our Exceptional Host, Co-Host, and Curator for INK 2023! Lakshmi Pratury - Founder and CEO of INK Prashanth Prakash - Founding Partner at Accel Our visionary host and co-host and curator are set to redefine your experience. #INK2023 #INK #Futureverse
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Deeply pleased with the startup successes the city is garnering. But thumbs up to the efforts of the Government and the ecosystem to take this #beyondbengaluru Dr. Ashwathnarayan C N lnkd.in/gsP5Z3p4
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Karnataka is set for a prosperous future, with innovative policies and a thriving economic ecosystem. Excited to be a part of this transformation! @nikhilkamathcio (2/2)
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Food Brands should prepare for more disclosures, Indian consumers will demand better enforcement!
This is really really sad. To add to that, popular American pizza brands in India don’t use cheese. They use emulsions. Need stricter food norms in the country.
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Thank you @iradhikagupta for looking beyond the usual whines & weather to see what really makes #Bengaluru such a special city. It's our people & their warmth. Who know to dream. Who pay it forward & give back. #startup #tech @UnboxingBlr #Bengaluru
Thanks for the Bengaluru recommendations good folks here. Love the green open spaces and amazingly warm folk of this buzzing city. I don’t even find the heat as bad as Bangaloreans seem to :)
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..State govt & BBMP officers led by @BBMPCOMM, Mr. Tushar Girinath, Mr. Ponnuraj, Mr. Kumar Pushkar, and @Randeep_Dev who have been working tirelessly. The CM also thanked @Infosys & @eGovFoundation for providing valuable technical input & resources to augment the govt's efforts.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble @CMofKarnataka of Karnataka, Shri @siddaramaiah for inaugurating the book and revealing @UnboxBLRFest during today's event.
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @siddaramaiah ಅವರು ಗೃಹ ಕಚೇರಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಶಾಂತ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಡಾ.ಮಾಲಿನಿ ಗೋಯಲ್ ಅವರು ಬರೆದಿರುವ “UNBOXING BENGALURU - The City of New Beginnings” - "ಅನ್‍ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಹೊಸ ಆರಂಭದ ನಗರ" ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗೊಳಿಸಿದರು.
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Honourable Chief Minister Shri. Basavaraj Bommai launched the theme of the Bangalore Tech Summit -2022: #Tech4NextGen. Dignitaries from the Govt of KA & CEOs of IT BT companies graced the occasion. Working for the growth of Karnataka is something I am alw…lnkd.in/gZpgsSMp
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Bengaluru is a Sandbox for Innovation in many spheres. Kudos to the companies who are spearheading these novel approaches to tackle Urban challenges.👏👏👏
Car pools, public transport - employers can do a lot to nudge behavioural shifts among their staff. #Bengaluru shows the way how to do it. Great move. Hope it catalyses a movement in our cities. By the way this isn't 1st time... @UnboxingBlr #startup #tech m.economictimes.com/news/ind…
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Congrats @BookmyShow team!!! for making global entertainment standards accessible to Millions of connected Indians.
Congrats @fafsters(Ashish Hemrajani) & @BookmyShow team (Parikshit Dhar and Rajesh Balpande) on defining + Transforming the ultimate ‘Entertainment Destination’ w/ consistently effective execution – thrilled to continue on this journey with you! #AccelFamily cc: @prashanthp
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Kudos to BBMP, BMTC, BTP, DULT, BESCOM and other agencies for making this a reality through exemplary execution.
BPL is still a Work-in-Progress but I am so glad that we kept The PROMISE & The DATE! From the Route Inspection Tour we took in a bus full of MDs/Commissioners/Engineers in early Oct to make it a reality in Nov - BBMP, BMTC, BTP, DULT, BESCOM & BWSSB led by DyCM. Gives HOPE🙏
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Looking forward to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s presence. It will serve as a strong motivator for our current / future entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem @PMOIndia @PiyushGoyal @sbikh Archana Jahagirdar
At 10:30 AM tomorrow, I will be speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh, a forum which brings together stakeholders from the world of Startups, innovators and upcoming entrepreneurs. India’s strides in the world of Startups has been phenomenal in the last few years.
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Wonderful achievement Kumar, Congratulations to the entire @Qwikcilver team.
We are delighted to announce that we have signed a definitive agreement to acquire @Qwikcilver. The acquisition will bring together the strengths of our merchant-focused & Qwikcilver's brand-focused SaaS platforms. Read more at bit.ly/PineLabs-Qwikcilver #PressRelease @_vickybindra
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Sitting down with my longtime friend and peer @kiranshaw, in conversation for our podcast; ‘From Code to Culture’, was deeply insightful and filled with rich conversation. Join me and @GoyalMalini as we discuss Bengaluru’s startup climate, Kiran’s journey with Biocon revolutionising pharma in globally, only on the first episode of From Code to Culture. Watch part one on YouTube now: piped.video/fKVFUfX825w #biocon #kiranmazumdarshaw #Bengaluru
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India is moving forward firmly to achieve the net zero target. The recently launched national green hydrogen mission will facilitate the transition of the economy to low carbon intensity and reduce dependency on fossil fuel imports. (1/3)
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Sharing our Accel Brand Framework - Helping our portfolio companies effectively navigate their Brand Journey
Our portfolio companies get together to learn how to creatively position their brands and build prominence. #LearnAtAccel #AccelFamily
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Shared a profound hour with Peng Ong on the AI tide. Some key highlights - - Commoditization is real. - The winners? Those with proprietary data / context, trust, and regulatory moats. - India’s education can leapfrog with AI - ⁠Medicine 3.0 is here—and 4.0 isn’t far. Watch the full episode here: piped.video/watch?v=aqFjzjro… @peng_t_ong Embracing Singularity, Wei Qing Jen @subratamitra
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A landmark moment in UK–India ties. The FTA opens new corridors for innovation, capital, and talent flow, especially for our startups. This will boosts access to capital, talent mobility, cross-border innovation among many key things which are strong tailwinds for founders building for global markets. Excited to see this momentum translate into a new wave of startup-led collaboration. Grateful to PM @narendramodi, @PiyushGoyal & @Keir_Starmer on achieving this key milestone.
Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention. These landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies. I look forward to welcoming PM Starmer to India soon.
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Reflecting on my journey, connecting the dots from the past to the present, and envisioning a future where technology paves the way for a healthier, sustainable and smarter world. More in this article.
Mint Business Lounge: @prashanthp, founding partner of venture capital firm Accel, sits down with @Shrabonti to talk about his role in shaping the Indian startup ecosystem and how learnings from it can be leveraged for social good livemint.com/mint-lounge/bus…
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She emphasized that it is our collective duty to work towards better educational opportunities and eliminating inequality.
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The future of longevity is unfolding in India. I am excited to welcome you to RISE 2025, a landmark event at IISc Bengaluru from March 10-12.   A space where science, technology, and innovation come together to redefine healthspan.   @Nithin0dha @BKennedy_aging @mkaeberlein @furmanbios @sureshrattan @SatchinPanda @HannoSteen @DeepakSaini @Longevity_IISc Register now: longevity.iisc.ac.in/rise   #LongevityIndia #RISE2025 #RISE #HealthyAging #LongevityScience #AgingScience #FutureOfHealth
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I #Registered, have you? Join the rapidly expanding startup ecosystem registry. All members are urged to register and encourage others to join. Together, we can make a difference! #Bharat #Startup #Ecosystem #Registry aims to unite all ecosystem components in one platform. @DPIITGoI @investindia @startupindia
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The UnionBudget2025 is a game-changer for India's startup ecosystem! Rs 10,000 crore added to the Fund of Funds for Startups, boosting government support. Combined with Rs 91,000 crore in AIF commitments, this sets the stage for rapid growth. Excitingly, a DeepTech Fund of Funds and 10,000 PM Research Fellowships will fuel innovation, empowering world-class, tech-first startups from India. @PiyushGoyal @SanjivIRS @IndianVCA @sidbiofficial @nsitharaman
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Bold and visionary initiative by the Government of Karnataka to promote startups in beyond-Bengaluru tech clusters. By launching LEAP—Local Economy Accelerator Program—this year with a grant of Rs 1000 crore and to create 5 lakh new employment opportunities. This is a great playbook for other states to make entrepreneurship beyond urban centers their mission! @PriyankKharge @DrCaur @siddaramaiah @karnatakadem @ITBTGoK @madanpadaki @cmpatil7 @kiranshaw @kris_sg @TVMohandasPai @BV Naidu
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India is at a pivotal moment—poised to lead the world in IP-led innovation and high-value manufacturing. As I shared with PTI, the convergence of AI and deep-tech industrialisation opens up massive opportunities for founders building in sectors like defense, EVs, aerospace, and energy. Manufacturing is a key theme for Accel’s latest $650M fund, and we’re excited to partner with entrepreneurs driving the next wave of innovation—from India, for India and for the world. Thank you @MoumitaPTI and @PTI_News for this conversation at Startup Mahakumbh. business-standard.com/amp/co…
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Congratulations @dagarwala @cavikaswadhawan @manirang & Team!
Probably one of the biggest news to land on our 2020 timeline!👇 Huge shoutout to @dagarwala & @elaratech - the owner of @Housing, @proptiger & @makaan, for being acquired by Melbourne-based + @newscorp-owned @REA_Group. businessworld.in/article/Aus… Onwards & upwards! @prashanthp
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United way is anchoring this across 32 lakes in Bangalore @uwbe
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At the India Startup Festival 2023 speaking on the future in India which lies in agri tech, climate tech, building for consumers in rural India & the B2B ecosystem About 100+ Startups have been selected from various cities in to build for India #AtmanirbharBharat
Businessmen from all over the Globe share their experience of the India Startup Festival 2023 and their visit to Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli. #srimadhusudansai #ISF2023 #IndiaStartupFestival2023 #indianstartups #startup #startupbusiness #RuralInnovation #RuralEmpowerment
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These digital spaces go beyond just helping students but also enable rural folks to access digital e-services. This has set the tone for our community to invest in the future of our budding and curious youth." Thanks to organizations like Dell, who have s…lnkd.in/gZDnGygF
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Thrilled to be part of the ecosystem that has accelerated India's growth story. The Indian tech ecosystem has matured and become truly world class over the last decade with support of Union government laying down the digital rails of GST, UPI and other supply side policy reforms.
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Excited to meet and review the Startups tomorrow at the Finale
As we wrap up an exciting Day 1 of the #StartupGrandChallenge Finale, we gear up for an even more exciting Day 2. Meet our stellar Grand Jury as they get ready to evaluate the finalists. @drsangitareddy @mukeshbansal06 @prashanthp. Stay tuned. #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY
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Water crisis is a reality not just in #Bengaluru but in many cities from #CapeTown to #Chennai & #Beijing to #Tokyo. Here are five imp ways in which #Bangalore can tackle it & show how our cities can become water resilient. I write for @EconomicTimes m.economictimes.com/news/ind… @DKShivakumar @BBMPCOMM @UnboxingBlr @uwbe
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#StartupMahakumbh is just around the corner and will be a promising event for all aspiring startup founders. Featuring 1000+ startups and investors, it brings together different stakeholders of the ecosystem under one roof. A first-of-its-kind event, this mother of confluences is truly a concentrated mix of the most genius entrepreneurial minds. I urge all future leaders looking to transform the startup ecosystem with their outlier ideas to actively participate along with me and many others. I'm looking forward to three days of dedicated focus on building the future of startups in India. Head over to this article for a deep dive into the event: bit.ly/4ad4rPx #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs #EmergingStartups #StartupEcosystem
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Recent operations once again proved that India stands united and resolute. Under the steadfast leadership of Prime Minister @narendramodi ji and the unwavering dedication of our armed forces, the mission showed our nation’s commitment to safeguarding every citizen. The collective strength of 1.4 billion Indians from bustling cities to border villages powered this success, embodying the spirit of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It was a great moment to see solutions from our startup ecosystem being part of this collective effort, channeling its ingenuity toward the nation’s call. This triumph will ignite a fresh wave of entrepreneurs, building home-grown solutions that strengthen our forces and secure Bharat’s future. @DPIITGoI @PiyushGoyal @narendramodi Operation Sindoor- In... piped.video/VXUEdiDS-Vk?si… via @YouTube
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Terrific @agrostar_in! Keep up the momentum, 99 Million more farmers to bring onboard.
1 Million mark! Still a long way to go before we can bring the power of tech and information into the hands of every Indian farmer...but a milestone nevertheless! A big shout out to the tech, product, agronomy and content team @agrostar_in for making this happen!
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Unveiling #unboxingblr. A collaborative and participative brand, people’s initiative, to showcase the spirit and innovation of our city. Time to create a new narrative for #bangalore. Exploring ideas for docu-series, museums, podcasts, book and digital pl…lnkd.in/g55HkNi2
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UBH was supported by @governmentofkar @bbmpcares @ravichander @BLRAirport Ram Krishna @karthikkittu @SatishShekar @spread_ooo Bridge Design Lab @owledmedia @PrhubImc @ambriancarvahlo @Fevr104Bengluru @SamantakB @bookmyshow @PierianInfo @BombayLocale @rjsowjanya @GoyalMalini @kiranshaw Bengaluru is a city defined by its people. I am so glad that all of you, the citizens of this beautiful city, came out in numbers to make this venture immensely successful. Much like our city does, we move forward while basking in the afterglow of the Habba. There’s more to come of course, but that’s for later! (2/2)
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Exciting boost for Bengaluru's flood mitigation efforts! Efforts initiated in 2020 under Mission 2022 initiative for Bengaluru. Thanks to Former Chief Secretary Smt.Vandita Sharma, ACS Urban Development Dept. Rakesh Singh @BBMPAdmn, ACS Cum Development Commissioner @shalinirajnish, ACS Former BBMP Commissioner @Gaurav_Gupta67, ACS BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath @BBMPCOMM, BBMP Engineer-in-Chief @BsPrahallad1, Former BWSSB Chairman Jayaram, all stakeholders, @nnarasimhan & @mod_foundation for their teamwork. timesnownews.com/bengaluru/b…
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Excited to join @pramodkvarma for a fireside chat on One TAC! Transforming India's Tourism, Art & Culture via a decentralized Digital Public Infrastructure, connecting global assets, fostering growth, and preserving our rich heritage. #OneTAC #DigitalIndia @UnboxingBlr
The wait is over! #OneTAC launches in #BTS2024, transforming Tourism, Art & Culture (TAC) by uniting a fragmented sector & empowering travelers & providers through decentralized technology Join @culkeyF, @BecknProtocol, & @FIDE_Foundation @EkStep_Org, @IIITDharwad & @UnboxingBlr
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A big day for @shardul @SitanshuSeth and the @agrostar family as the efforts to bring superior and healthy home grown agro products to the world's plate are in full swing. A sustainable step towards the goal of #HelpingFarmersWin
A big day for us at @agrostar_in as we begin a new chapter in our journey! Joining forces : AgroStar+@Kimaye_INI #HelpingFarmersWin @SitanshuSheth
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Congratulations team @FabHotel Terrific Execution! Well deserved! @vbhagg @Adarsh0712
So thrilled to welcome @GoldmanSachs to the family! Thanks @prashanthp @AccelIndiaVC for the ongoing support! #Day1 livemint.com/Companies/m9ZwL…
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Marking #9YearsOfStartupIndia, a visionary initiative by PM @narendramodi to empower entrepreneurs and drive innovation. The #StartupMahakumbh takes this mission forward, serving as a platform for groundbreaking ideas and collaboration. With a focus on emerging sectors like Defence & Space Tech and Cybersecurity, it’s a celebration of India’s innovative spirit and a catalyst for global impact. Let’s shape the future together. #BharatInnovates @DPIITGoI @PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc
As we commemorate National Startup Day on 16th January, it's incredible to reflect on how far the Indian startup ecosystem has come.
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IndiaPlogRun has made this a huge movement across the country. Glad to see our PM Plogging too. #IndiaPlogRun @unitedwayindia
Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff. Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy.
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"Published in 1970, this book documents brilliantly the making of Bengaluru over centuries. It also captures presciently the foundational pillars that have shaped its trajectory making it one of the world’s fastest growing cities today. (1/3)
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UthpadhanManthan, steered by Hon. Minister @MBPatil, Dr. Selvakumar Smt. @GunjanKrishna, is a key step toward a manufacturing ecosystem boosting India’s global stature by making Karnatakaa global Manufacturing Hub. Was great to see startup voices being heard equally alongside conglomerates. I truly believe their ideas will power the next era of manufacturing in India .
Karnataka’s Big Manufacturing Push: Rs.7.5 Lakh Cr Investment | 20 Lakh Jobs Today, I shared information on the Karnataka’s bold vision: transforming our state into a global manufacturing hub, with the media representatives at Bengaluru. We’re targeting Rs.7.5 lakh crore in industrial investments and the creation of 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. We’re boosting growth across key sectors—Aerospace & Defence, Semiconductors, Machine Tools, EVs, Textiles—and simplifying policies to make business setup easier. Our focus includes incentivising sustainable development and empowering women entrepreneurs to lead job creation. Shri @amelligeri (#Aequs Company), Shri @prashanthp (#AccelIndia), Dr. Selvakumar, and Smt. Gunjan Krishna joined us, lending valuable insights to this vision. Karnataka is ready to lead India’s manufacturing future #ಉತ್ಪಾದನಾಮಂಥನ #KarnatakaManufacturing #GlobalKarnataka #UthpadhanaManthana #madeinkarnataka
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Excited to welcome Softbank Vision Fund as a long-term partner in @Flipkart!A true recognition of India’s potential stories.flipkart.com/softban…
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Unveiling @unboxingblr. A collaborative and participative brand, people’s initiative, to showcase the spirit and innovation of our city. Time to create a new narrative for #bangalore. Exploring ideas for docu-series, museum, podcast, book & digital platforms. Collaborate with us.
Unveiling a #NewInitiative for #Bangalore - the city of new beginnings. @prashanthp @GoyalMalini take the audience through the plans for this #participative city brand.
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Very productive meeting steered by Jairam Rajpura of #BBMP to launch @govt_karnataka's #VibrantBengaluru campaign. We’ll work together to make #Bengaluru a vibrant global city. With focus on public spaces & citizen-centric initiatives, many ideas were discussed. @UnboxingBlr
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We want to express our deep appreciation to the esteemed Hon’ble DCM of Karnataka, Shri @dkshivakumar, for inaugurating the book and unveiling the UnboxBLRFest at today's event.
ಅನ್‌ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್‌ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನದವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಇಂದು ಸಿಎಂ ಗೃಹ ಕಚೇರಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್‌ 1ರಿಂದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ವಿವಿಧೆಡೆ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿರುವ ಅನ್‌ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್‌ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಹಬ್ಬ (UBH) ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ ಅದರ ಲೋಗೋ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಕಲೆ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ, ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಆಹಾರ ಮೊದಲಾದವುಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಲು ರೂಪಿಸುವ ಅನ್‌ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್‌ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್‌ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವ ನಮ್ಮ ಕನಸಿಗೆ ಪೂರಕವಾಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಇತಿಹಾಸ, ಕಲೆ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಸಮಸ್ತ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ತಿಳಿಸುವ ಈ ವಿನೂತನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು , ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ವೈಭವವನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಡಲಿದೆ. #UBH #UnboxingBLRHabba
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Let’s cherish and celebrate every professor, teacher and Guru who are been a big part of our life and guided us on the righteous path of knowledge and wisdom. Kudos @vikramgupta70 for a tremendous effort to feature our gurus in this beautiful video. @esrmurthy
A teacher affects for eternity; their influence & invisible support never stops. @SDhawan25 , @ShereenBhan , @DeepKalraMMT , @vineetasng dedicate their success & achievements to their mentors this teacher’s day. Watch here➡️ piped.video/5dLlEsuAjtA #TeachersDay22
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100+ lakes have now been revived over the last year. There is now a Climate action cell - efforts underway to plant 2 lakh saplings this monsoon and much more.
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GlowRoad raises $10M funding led by CDH Investments #ETtech tech.economictimes.indiatime…
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Welcome initiatives to improve Quality of Life - Mega Lung Spaces for Wellness and Activity spaces to celebrate our Technology/Cultural Heritage
Chief Minister @BSYBJP unveils plan to revamp Bengaluru; #BengaluruMission2022
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India and the UK can collaborate on mitigating climate change, promoting sustainable practices, sharing expertise in environmental conservation, initiatives related to carbon capture & storage, the immediate one could be in the electric mobility space #UKIndiaWeek @IGFupdates
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Engaging discussion with @pramodkvarma on reimagining tourism, art, and culture as #DigitalPublicInfrastructure. Together, we’re exploring the economic potential & fostering #startup innovation through the #OneTAC initiative.
From UPI to One-TAC: A New Era of Digital Public Infrastructure Missed the fireside chat at #BengaluruTechSummit last week? Catch Mr. @prashanthp and Dr. @pramodkvarma as they delve into #OneTAC, a groundbreaking initiative for Tourism, Art, and Culture. Drawing from the successes of #Aadhaar, #UPI, #ONDC, #DigiLocker, etc. they explore how #OneTAC is set to become India's next #DPI revolution. Visit onetac.org to download the concept note 🎧 Tune in now to discover how this visionary movement will redefine TAC! WATCH HERE - piped.video/_f6XPlUkWDc?feature… @DrCaur @SanjivIRS @FIDE_Foundation @EkStep_Org @BecknProtocol @IIITDharwad @UnboxingBlr @SatishShekar @kanishkaagiwal @karthikkittu @nikhilv
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Masterclass on building a high quality top of the funnel from the Saas Gurus
To help seed-stage companies think through common problems and arrive at potential solutions, we decided to create a #playbook series for them! ⭐ More about our idea of sharing tactical inputs and mental models from leading practitioners in #SaaS. 👇 seedtoscale.com/blog/saas-pl…
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Exciting start of a new historic journey for Indian Startups committing to the #GreenStartupPledge at #COP27
An exciting launch for #GreenStartupPledge today at #COP27 The panel featured Vivek Adhia & Anirban Mukherjee from @BCG, Prashanth Prakash & Starlene Sharma representing #ACTForEnvironment, Tessa Vincent(@UN #RaceToZero), Vivek Pathak(@IFC_org) & Inderveer Singh(@EvageVentures)
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Very pleased to see the Prerana program going live and creating a digital learning spaces in the Gram Panchayat libraries. No doubt the education sector will see great benefit. #rurallibraries @readingkafka
New digital inclusion program of Karnataka’s rural libraries launched by the Honble Chief Minister in the beautiful Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha today, in the presence of distinguished guests including 400 gram panchayat presidents. #rurallibraries
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Honourable Chief Minister @BSBommai launched the theme of the Bangalore Tech Summit -2022: Tech4NextGen. Dignitaries from the Govt of KA & CEOs of IT BT companies graced the occasion. More power to tech in Karnataka! @drashwathcn
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @BSBommai ಅವರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಟೆಕ್ ಸಮಿಟ್-2022 ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ಐಟಿ ಬಿಟಿ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳ ಸಿಇಒಗಳ ಜತೆ ಸಮಾಲೋಚನೆ ನಡೆಸಿದರು. ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರು ಟೆಕ್ ಸಮಿಟ್ ಥೀಮ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದರು. 1/2
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Launch of the dedicated Research Park for AI & Robotics at IISC -ARTPARK - Furthering Bengaluru's dominant position as a Global Startup Innovation Hotspot
It was a pleasure to deliver the keynote at ARTPARK Innovation Summit 2022 convened to discuss building a smart, sustainable rural economy. Highlighted the importance of connecting Bharat using new-age tech like AI, Robotics & Drones. These can also help build the next Decacons.
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