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BANGALOREDELHI - NCR

Hands-on & operator driven conversations
to help startups grow & scale

18th November 2024

Bangalore International Centre

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LetsVenture’s flagship founder conclave, FoundersFirst, is dedicated to putting the spotlight back where it belongs—on the founders, the heart and soul of the startup ecosystem.

FoundersFirst creates a space for founders to come together, share their journeys, and openly learn from each other’s successes and challenges. Select investors and ecosystem leaders will also join FoundersFirst 2024, adding unique perspectives to the conversations.

Following a successful edition in Delhi, FoundersFirst is now heading to Bangalore.

Embracing Growth Pains

Strategies for sustainable businesses
Growth capital
Cap table management
Legal compliance
Personal brand building
Innovation & technology
FOR FOUNDERS
For Founders

What's in it for you?

Reasons to be at FoundersFirst 2024
Learn from the best

Supercharge your startup journey with interactive group learning experiences through masterclasses and panel discussions with experienced founders who’ve been there, and done that.

Access to investors and leaders

Network with top investors and leaders from the startup ecosystem.

Actionable insights

Get expert guidance on crucial aspects like cap table management, fundraising, and legal compliance to secure your startup's long-term success.

Collaborate and build a strong network

Join a vibrant community of founders, fostering meaningful connections that can lead to partnerships, collaboration, and future growth.

High-impact Sessions

Keynote

Strategies for sustainable businesses

Journey of building a business that stands the test of time, from early-stage challenges to a successful exit with candid insights on scaling sustainably, making pivotal decisions, and crafting a lasting legacy beyond the founder's exit.

Fireside Chat

Equity and Cap Table Management for Founders

Easily manage your startup's equity and cap table with our intuitive tools. Track ownership, handle investor shares, and plan for future growth—all while ensuring transparency and control.

Investor Panel

The Shift in Investment Trends: What Founders Should Know

Explore the evolving landscape of investment as top investors share insights on shifting trends, emerging opportunities, and the new priorities shaping funding decisions.

Apply for a founder pass

You can register for

  • Full Event Access Pass: This includes access to all the sessions like the masterclasses, panel discussions, talks & curated networking session.
  • Closed-door networking with Investors and Strategic Partners.
REQUEST AN INVITE

Please note: 

  • All registrations will be reviewed on the basis of your startup profile and passes will be shared based on our internal criteria
FOR INVESTORS
For Investors

Get a chance to connect with a curated set of startups, fellow investors and other strategic ecosystem partners. To have 1:1 meetings with well-funded startups, sign up for a pre-matched investor-founder meetup. To know more, see below.

Apply for an Investor pass

You can register for

  • Main Event Access: All masterclasses, talks & curated networking session.
  • Closed-door networking with curated early-stage and growth-stage startups.
REQUEST AN INVITE

MEET THE TRENDSETTERS

Speakers
Ifty Nasir
Founder & CEO, Vestd
Arvind Nahata
Co-founder and CBO - Decimal Technologies
Kavin KK
Managing Partner, Startup Banking , IDFC FIRST Bank
Shanti Mohan
Founder and CEO, LetsVenture & trica
Gaurav Vasu
Founder & CEO, UnearthInsight
Clarence Andre Anthony
Founder, Clarence & Partners
Gaurav Arora
Global Head of Startups & PLG business for DevRev
Rohit M A
Managing Partner, PeerCapital
Syna Dehnugara
Head - Family Office Practice, trica capital
Praful Mehrotra
Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
Pramod Lamba
Sales Head, LetsVenture (Debt)
Sipika Nigam
Founder and CEO, Beyond Seed Venture Solutions
More speakers coming soon …

Agenda

FoundersFirst 2024 | Bangalore Edition
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Registrations & Networking
11:00 am - 11:05 am
Introduction and context setting by LetsVenture
Setting the context and an update on what next for LetsVenture’s portfolio startups
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Keynote:
The Blueprint for High-Impact, Scalable Businesses
Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank
Sharad Sharma, Co-founder, iSPIRT Foundation
Hear from notable founders on creating sustainable businesses, from early-stage challenges to successful exits
11:35 am - 11:55 pm
Fireside Chat:
Equity & Cap Table Management
Shanti Mohan, Co-founder and CEO, LetsVenture and trica
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder, Stride Ventures and StrideOne
Gain insights on effectively managing equity and structuring your cap table to attract investors.
12:00 am - 12:15 pm
Talk:
What does it take to build a successful GenAI application
Shanti Mohan, Co-founder and CEO, LetsVenture and trica
Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder, Stride Ventures and StrideOne
Explore the key steps to building impactful Generative AI applications, from choosing the right use cases to implementing ethical AI practices and driving real-world value.
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm
Unboxing Legal
Rishabh Mariwala, Managing Partner, Sharrp Ventures
Adrija Agarwal, Partner, Sattva ventures
Ankit Kedia, Founder and Lead Investor, Capital-A
Jai Rupani, Head - Dinesh Hinduja Family Office
Syna Dehnugara, Head of Family Office, trica capital
Understand essential legal considerations for startups, including contracts, compliance, and intellectual property.
11:50 - 11:55 AM
Intro to Startup pitching
Nakul Saxena, President – Early Stage, LetsVenture
12:45 pm - 13:00 pm
Fueling founder growth with IDFC FIRST Bank's tailored Solutions
Jay Magdani, Business Lead, LetsVenture
13:05 pm - 13:25 pm
Masterclass:
Market sizing for founders
Learn how to accurately assess your market size to validate demand, attract investors, and guide your growth strategy with confidence.
13:30 pm - 14:00 pm
Investors Panel:
The Shift in Investment Trends
Gain insights from top investors as they discuss key trends, investment strategies, and what they look for in high-growth startups.
14:05 pm - 14:10 pm
Closing Note
Reflect on key takeaways and upcoming initiatives, with an opportunity for final questions.
14:15 pm - 15:00 pm
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy lunch while continuing conversations and networking with fellow attendees.
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