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Agenda

Theme

"Bridging Borders: Empowering Indian Startups for Global Fundraising"

Event

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

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Igniting India's Startup Revolution

Registration & Networking

  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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

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Workshop Session 1

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

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Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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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

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Startup Pitch Event

Selected startups pitch their ideas to a panel of investors.

  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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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

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Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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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

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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

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Networking

  • 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.
  • 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

Jerry Heikens

Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies

  • 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

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  • TBD
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

TBD

  • TBD
  • 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

  • Vote of thanks by Organizing Committee.
  • 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.