ECHAI X PDEUC IIC: GROWTH THAT MATTERS

The session, organized by the PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre in collaboration with eChai Ventures, aimed to provide a practical and honest perspective on building and growing startups by bringing together founders, startup teams, ecosystem members, and students on a common platform. Centered on the theme “Growth That Matters: Balancing Profit and Purpose,” the panel discussion encouraged learning through real experiences rather than theory. Moderated by Ms. Koumal Kalantry from Bignano Ventures, the session featured founders Aditya Dave (Cibos Techno Solutions), Aditya Shukla (Saltech Design Labs), Dr. Dhruvesh Patel (Flood Lab), and Pratik Patel (Atomo Innovations Pvt. Ltd.), who shared their startup journeys, challenges, failures, and key learnings. The discussion highlighted customer understanding, product development, sustainable business practices, and the importance of balancing profitability with meaningful impact, creating an engaging and insightful learning experience for all participants.

The event provided valuable learning by helping students understand real startup growth beyond ideas and funding. Interacting with founders inspired confidence, encouraged entrepreneurial thinking, and fostered meaningful connections between students, startups, and ecosystem partners.