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Agenda

Theme

"Bridging Borders: Empowering Indian Startups for Global Fundraising"

Event

"Crossing Horizons: Navigating US Investment Opportunities for Indian Startups"

  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration & Networking

Attendees arrive, register, and have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants.

  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Speaker

Unicorn Founder (Suggest: "Building a Billion-Dollar Startup in India: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead")

  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel discussion

Panel discussion with Indian and US investors on what US investors look for in startups. - Focus on pitching, scalability, market size, and team dynamics.

  • 12:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Workshop Session

Workshop on legal structures, cross-border tax implications, and regulatory requirements for Indian startups raising funds from US investors. - Guidance on setting up US entities, taxation, and compliance with US laws.

Ravi Bhardwaj

Lawyer - Angel Investor

Maneesh Srivastava

Speaker Position

  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Pitching Masterclass

Pitch deck workshop focused on how to present Indian startups to a US audience Highlighting what makes a pitch resonate with US investors, including market entry strategy and global scalability.

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder
Startup Steroid
Angel Investor
TiE Global Angels

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Startup Pitch Event

3 minute pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A - 6 Startups

  • 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Startup Finishing School Launch

"Beginning of A Game Changing Era for Startup Incubation and Scaling”

  • 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Fireside chat

Fireside chat with Indian founders who successfully raised US capital Networking strategies and practical tips on fostering long-term relationships with US-based investors.

  • 04:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

  • 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Fireside Chat

“Attracting US Investment to Indian Startups”

Participants

Experienced investor with expertise in cross-border investments & successful Indian founder who has raised US funding.

Ashutosh Jha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

  • 05:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Closing Keynote

“Fueling India’s Startup Ecosystem: Government Initiatives & Support”

  • 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM

Vote of Thanks

  • 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM

Networking

Morning Session:

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Registration & Networking

  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Speaker: Unicorn Founder (Suggest: “Building a Billion-Dollar Startup in India: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead”) 

  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Workshop Session 1

  • Validating a business/startup idea 
  • Preparing a business plan 
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Workshop Session 2 

  • Preparing a startup pitch
  • How to pitch to investors
  • Prepare for Investor Q&A

Afternoon Session:

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Lunch & Networking

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Startup Pitch Event

Selected startups pitch their ideas to a panel of investors.

  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion: “Scaling Up: Stories from the Trenches”

  • Panelists: Successful startup founders who have secured significant funding 
  • Moderator: Experienced entrepreneur/investor 
  • Discussion Points: Growth journeys, challenges faced, overcoming obstacles, tips for aspiring founders 
  • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat: “Attracting US Investment to Indian Startups”

  • Participants: Experienced investor with expertise in cross-border investments & successful Indian founder who has raised US funding. 
  • Moderator: Industry expert/journalist 
  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Closing Keynote

Closing Keynote: “Fueling India’s Startup Ecosystem: Government Initiatives & Support”

Speaker: Senior government official from the Startup India initiative 

  • 6:00 PM Onwards

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Networking

Registration & Networking

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Speaker: Unicorn Founder (Suggest: “Building a Billion-Dollar Startup in India: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead”) 

  • 1:00 pm – 1:10 pm

Opening Remarks

  • Welcome back to the vibrant and growing Orange County startup ecosystem.

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

Stephanie Klopfenstein

City Council Member
Garden Grove

  • 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

TBD

A panel of successful local startup (co)founders tells us how they did it!

Abhi Mukherjee

Operating Partner
CerraCap Ventures
Moderator

Matt Sand

President
Avalon Mfg.

Victor Macias

Founder
Santana Snacks

  • 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Startup Pitching

  • Six pre-selected startup founders will get the opportunity to pitch to investors and attendees
  • 3 minutes to pitch, 5 minutes for Q&A
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.

Ashutosh Kumar - Jha

Expert Dojo Venture Accelerator

Vishal Arora

Managing Partner
VDOSH Venture Capital

Amy Wood

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Most Fundable Companies

Maeesha Merchant

CFOO
Colburn School

Allen Goh

Technology and Emerging Growth Services
Withum

  • 2:45 pm - 3:10 pm

Snacks & Networking Break

  • Visit the Exhibit Booths
  • Mingle with the Speakers, Investors, and Founders
  • 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm

Partners & Sponsors Showcase

  • Sponsor Showcase

Ashish Saboo

Co-Founder and CTO
Startup Steroid

  • 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

Startup Pitching

  • Six pre-selected startup founders will get the opportunity to pitch to investors and attendees
  • 3 minutes to pitch, 5 minutes for Q&A
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.

Jasmine Jiang

Director of Investment
Sunstone Management

Glenn Rogers

Hangar 75 Venture Capital

Brenda A. McCabe

Next Act Advisors
Angel Investor

David Friedman

Chairman
Tech Coast Angels

  • 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

TBD

  • Bring your important startup legal questions for free Q&A!

Hayk Mamajanyan

Partner
Rimon PC

  • 4:40 pm - 5:00 pm

Interactive Pitch Workshop

  • Hear feedback on today’s startup pitches and strategies from our investor panel.
  • 5:00 pm - 5:05 pm

Vote of Thanks & What's Next

Jerry Heikens

Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies

  • 5:05 pm - 7:00 pm

Networking Happy Hour

  • Don’t leave early! Meet more friendly founders and investors at the “After Party”. Join us at the outdoor SteelCraft Garden Grove venue nearby for more fun and conversation. Cash bar.
  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Registration & Networking

  • Come join us in-person for startup expertise, networking, and fun.
  • No lunch will be provided, refreshments will be there during the networking session.

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

Registration & Networking

  • Come join us in-person for startup expertise, networking, and fun.
  • No lunch will be provided, refreshments will be there during the networking session.