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T-Hub recently hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Sashi Narahari, Founder & CEO of HighRadius, a global SaaS company that delivers guaranteed value creation for the office of the CFO via their single agentic AI platform. Over 50 tech startup founders joined the session to gain first-hand insights into achieving product-market fit, defining target markets, hiring on a budget, pitching to investors, and mastering sales. 5 top takeaways from the session: ➡️ Build simple, launch fast: Focus on solving one core problem really well—avoid bloated MVPs (Minimum Viable Product). ➡️ Sell outcomes, not features: Map features and value proposition to the user's pain points. ➡️ Understand your GTM culture: One-size-fits-all doesn’t work—adapt to how your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) thinks, in a cultural context. ➡️ Find maverick customers: Early users may not bring in revenue, but can become case studies and strong marketing assets. ➡️ Hire for attitude: Skills can be coached—a mission-first mindset matters more early on. Huge thanks to Sashi Narahari for his time and insights. It was a meaningful session for every founder in the room. We look forward to hosting more high-impact founders in the future. Watch this space for updates! Abhiram Kolli | Karthik Sutrave | Krishna Priya Akella | Nishtha Rohatgi | Piyush Raj A. | Pratik Sharma | Vikram Kumar | Saumya Prakash | Venkateshwarlu Kakkireni | vedanth padigelwar (vedanthp.eth) | Aravind Prasad | Gopi Krishna Lakkepuram | Santosh GSK | Shiva Prrasad | Shreeharsh Ambli | Sarat Lingamallu | Anand Pavan Mandala | Bhavishya Sindwani | AKHIL REDDY | Anil Nadimpalli | Sudheer Bandaru | Yadagiri Pindi | Aahlaad Reddy Mallu | Abhinav Ganesh | Anand Prabhala | Hari Venkata | Harshal Kherde | Vamshi Mangu | Savita S. | Sharath V Bhavaraju Vijay Bawra | Sai Abhinay Chepuri | Zeel Jain | Subhankar Chakraborty #InnovationEcosystem #THub #HighRadius #AMA #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #GTM #PMF #Startups

CU-TBI (Chandigarh University - Technology Business Incubator) and T-Hub proudly bring you NII&CS’25 – The North India Incubators & Capital Summit 2025, where academic excellence meets startup ecosystem expertise to drive real change and promote inclusive innovation. These discussions will feature leaders from Fluid Ventures, Unnati Ventures, Punjab Angel Network, AngelBlue Holdings, and Growth91, alongside innovation-driven startups like Dhruv Vidyut and Kontent Factory. You'll also hear from representatives of top incubators and academic institutions including T-Hub, KIITF, TiE Chandigarh, ISBA, AIC BIMTECH, AIC ISB Chandigarh, BMU, UConn Global, and ACIC-VGU Jaipur. Policy and research leaders from MeitY (NIELIT), Startup Tamil Nadu, Government of Himachal Pradesh, IIT Ropar, IIIT Bangalore, CCMB, and the Association of Indian Universities will also take the stage. This is a non-exhaustive list — expect to engage with a diverse lineup of distinguished leaders from every corner of the startup and innovation ecosystem. 📍Chandigarh University, Mohali 🗓️ April 18–19, 2025 Limited slots are left! Register now: https://bit.ly/42xGWQ1 Vinay Kumar Pathak| Anubhav Tiwari | Amit Singal | Manish Verma | CA Sahil Makkar | Gursaurabh Singh | Ritika Singh | Aakaashh Deep | Davinder S. | Dr Divya Rajput | Satish Kumar Arora | | Nikunj Panchal | |  K Suresh Kumar | Naman Singhal | Surya Kant | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu Monga | Ramjee Pallela | Dr.Lakshmi Jagannathan | Sanjiv Singh | Sumeet Jarangal | Diksha Nigam | Aditya Dimri | Satnam Singh Sandhu | Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna | Archita Nandi | Samriddhi Rastogi | Divyanshu Gupta | Jimish Kapadia | Mrutyunjay Suar, PhD   CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY | Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) | TiE Chandigarh | MeitY Startup Hub | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Kavikrut | Sujit Jagirdar | CA Santoshi Reddy V | Vijay Bawra | Swarupa Gorrepati | Sai Abhinay Chepuri #InnovationEcosystem #THub #ChandigarhUniversity #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #Startups #Incubators #Entrepreneurship #NIICS2025

Calling all changemakers, social entrepreneurs & startup enthusiasts! Join us for the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge – Spark Social Seminar at T-Hub, Hyderabad on 23rd April 2025 🌱 What to expect? ➡️ Expert-led discussions on social entrepreneurship ➡️ Networking with like-minded visionaries Hear directly from Prof Saji Varghese, an Associate Professor of English at Christ University in Bengaluru and the co-founder of Brown Reed Agri. Saji Varghese developed a patented multi-layered straw that is chemical-free, anti-fungal and hydrophobic, and in 2020, established Sunbird Coconut Leaf Straws. Brown Reed Agri is on a mission to reduce plastic waste and empower rural Indian women by replacing plastic straws with eco-friendly coconut straws through their brand, Sunbird Straws. 📍 T-Hub, Hyderabad 📅 23rd April 2025 Let’s spark ideas that create lasting impact! Apply now & be a part of India’s largest social enterprise community: https://bit.ly/3G9pV6c IIM Calcutta Innovation Park Priyanka Ravala | ChandraLekha Chowdary #InnovationEcosystem #THub #SocialImpact #TataChallenge #StartupIndia #THub #IIMCalcutta #ImpactInvesting

Building in AI? Let’s talk — no pitch, no pretense. T-Hub & Biome are hosting an invite-only Idea Open House — a space for real, agenda-free conversations with early AI thinkers. Why it’s worth your time: ✅ Cut through the noise. Get honest feedback to help shape your idea. ✅ Learn what actually works in validation, build, and scale. ✅ Connect with serious builders — founders and AI pros who get it. This isn’t a demo day. It’s not a panel. It’s a curated jam for only the best founders and future co-founders in Hyderabad . Just sharp people and sharper ideas. Why should you join?  → Idea-stage AI founders (pre-product, pre-revenue)  → Domain experts or professionals with deep AI experience ready to build 📍 Friday, 25th April | 5–8 PM | T-Hub, Hyderabad  🎟 Only 8 spots. Apply now: https://bit.ly/425yFCU Zaran Bhagwagar | Usha Kommuru Vijay Bawra | Zeel Jain #Biome #THub #AIStartups #EarlyStageFounders #IdeaOpenHouse #NoFluff #BuildInPublic #VentureStudio #BuildStrong

Pentathlon Ventures is an early-stage VC Fund focusing on the thriving B2B SaaS space in India. Their portfolio includes standout startups like TurboHire, ClearTrust, OneStack , and more. Madhukar Bhatia, Managing Partner at Pentathlon Ventures, has been instrumental in identifying promising investment opportunities and providing strategic guidance to early-stage startups. Thank you, Madhukar, for your kind words about T-Hub and the vibrant startup ecosystem we’re building together! #THub #ImpactStory  #PentathlonVentures #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Startups are the future—Mentors are the force shaping that future! Our mentors, who bring years of industry expertise and experience, play an essential role by working closely with startups, guiding and mentoring founders to successfully build and scale their businesses. T-Hub recently celebrated the exceptional contributions of their mentors at the Mentor-Startup Mixer, recognizing their impactful engagement in two categories: 🏆 Qualcomm Engagement: Bhat Dittakavi, Shyam Akku, Devi Chinthireddy, Prof. RatanKK l Digital Marketing Expert, and Arun Chinnachamy. The Qualcomm engagement featured these mentors offering valuable insights on product development, go-to-market strategies, funding readiness, and more, tailored for startups in the DeepTech sector. The program was designed to equip early-stage startups with the knowledge and tools needed to refine their strategies and accelerate growth. 🏆 Innovate UK Cohort 2: Ananth Srinivas, Shyam Akku, Viiveck Verma, Chinny R., Amit Agarwal, Pratap Pingali, Kiran Babu, and C V Sarma. The UK Innovate program offers customised support and collaborative opportunities to help UK startups succeed in India’s fast-paced market. This event also featured energetic startup pitches from Santosh GSK, founder of Volkano AI; Ramana Abhishek, founder of Youkti; Hitendra S., co-founder of SpanTrik; Nagesh (Nick) Kondoori, founder of Thurent; Anand G, EVP of sales, TransAsia Soft Tech (INSURTECH); Pramod Nunna, founder of Easy; Roland Storti, founder of Minfo; Shreeharsh Ambli, founder of hustleio; Abhinaba Lahiri, founder of Regenics; Nischay Jaiswal, founder of SafeCredit; and Guruprasad Padmanabhan, founder of Sangnan AI—creating an interactive platform for founders to connect directly with mentors. The sessions were packed with real-world insights and constructive feedback from the mentors that helped founders gain clarity on their product, market strategy, and scale-up challenges. T-Hub remains deeply committed to nurturing impactful mentor-startup relationships, creating a collaborative ecosystem where world-class mentors empower visionary founders every step of the way. Ambitious founders, join T-Hub's vibrant ecosystem and accelerate your startup journey toward unparalleled success. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible mentors—you truly make a difference! Dr. Srikanth Sundararajan Phani Kondepudi | Raj Thota | Czarina Arora | Varshith B V S T #InnovationEcosystem #THubMentors #StartupGrowth #MentorRecognition

The Future of Mobility is Taking Off – and AIC T-Hub is Ready to Drive It! The mobility sector presents immense opportunities, but it also comes with significant challenges—from advancing cutting-edge technologies for market entry to building investor confidence. That is why the AIC T-Hub Foundation is back with Cohort 4 of its flagship mobility program, Charge, designed to offer startup founders a strategic edge in product development, commercialisation, or scaling. What startups will gain : ➡️ Product Development Support: Evolve your prototype into a market-ready solution ➡️ Market Access & Commercialization: Partner with industry leaders and explore pilot opportunities ➡️ Go-to-Market (GTM): A tailored plan to reach your target audience effectively ➡️ Mentorship & Ecosystem Access: Guidance from global mentors and tapping into T-Hub’s network ➡️ Government & University Connections: Access to R&D and compliance support ➡️ Funding Readiness and Investor Connect: Improve your pitch and connect with investors With a focus on EVs, Autonomous Mobility, Shared Mobility, Smart Infrastructure, Immersive Tech, and more. The program has successfully supported startups with funding access, industry connections, expert mentorship, and IP development in past cohorts, and its impact is shown above. If you are an MVP-ready startup in the mobility space, now’s the time to apply to a program that delivers the tools, expertise, and networks to power your next leap.   🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/42z1CXU Rajesh Kumar A. | Vijay Bawra | Dr. Gaurav Gupta, PhD | Manav Marwaha | Nikhitha Yelavarthi | Zeel Jain #THub #InnovationwithTHub #AIC #MobilityInnovation #StartupGrowth #ConnectedMobility #ElectricVehicles #Entrepreneurship

Are you ready to transform the healthcare technology landscape with Agentic AI? Join us, T-Hub and RxBenefits, Inc. for an exclusive networking session featuring some of the most promising healthcare tech startups. Discover cutting-edge innovations, engage in insightful panel discussions and conversations that delve into the future of healthcare technology and connect directly with RxBenefits leadership including Shekhar Khera, Senior Vice President of Product Management; Saurabh Agrawal, Managing Director, India Operations; Arjun V., Associate Director of Technology and Pawan Kadari, PMP, CSM, Associate Director, Operations.   Birmingham, AL-based RxBenefits is the industry’s first and only pharmacy benefits optimizer (PBO), dedicated to helping clients contain rising pharmacy costs while ensuring employees have access to affordable, high-quality prescription medications. The company is actively exploring innovative collaborations with healthcare tech startups working at the intersection of healthcare and Agentic AI. This is your chance to be in the room with their leadership team, share what you're building, and explore potential alignment for future opportunities. Agentic AI – Key Application Areas: ➡️ Enterprise-Ready Agentic AI Solutions ➡️ Agentic AI in excelling at business operations (Customer support, Customer Interactions etc.) ➡️ Pharmacy Benefit Management ➡️ Healthcare Management ➡️ Early Detection & Diagnostics ➡️ Personalized Healthcare Solutions 📅 16th April 2025 🕐 01:00 PM Onwards 📍 The Pinnacle, T-Hub, Hyderabad 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4cpRHqX If you're building a tech-driven startup leveraging Agentic AI – this is where the conversation begins. Sujit Jagirdar | Phani Kondepudi | Fatema Masalawala | Raj Thota | Avinash Kedari | Dheeraj Singh Rawal | Krithika Vutukur | Sreeja Mamidala #THub #InnovationEcosystem #RxBenefits #HealthTech #AgenticAI #HealthcareInnovation #StartupNetworking

NII&CS’25 – The North India Incubators & Capital Summit 2025 is here to shape the future of North India’s startup ecosystem. CU-TBI (Chandigarh University - Technology Business Incubator) and T-Hub are proud to present NII&CS’25, a two-day summit focused on building stronger support systems for startups in North India. This collaborative initiative brings together a unique mix of academia, entrepreneurship, investment, and policy — all under one roof. The summit will host a diverse set of voices: ➡️ Early and growth-stage startup founders ➡️Leaders from incubators and accelerators ➡️Investors exploring new opportunities ➡️Policymakers shaping the region’s innovation agenda Expect insightful discussions, practical exchanges, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen the ecosystem. Whether you’re a founder looking for growth support, an investor seeking ideas, or an ecosystem enabler, this platform is for you. Join us as we explore what’s next for North India’s startups — together. 📍 Chandigarh University, Mohali 📅 April 18–19, 2025 Registrations are now open! Apply Now: https://bit.ly/42xGWQ1 CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY | Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) | TiE Chandigarh | MeitY Startup Hub | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Kavikrut | Sujit Jagirdar | CA Santoshi Reddy V | Vijay Bawra | Swarupa Gorrepati | Sai Abhinay Chepuri #InnovationEcosystem #THub #ChandigarhUniversity #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #Startups #Incubators #Entrepreneurship #NIICS2025

Meet the Trailblazers Behind Finland’s Innovation Advantage As we gear up for The Finland Advantage: Find Business Opportunities From The Happiest Country In The World, a collaboration between T-Hub, Consulate General of Finland Mumbai, Helsinki Partners, and Business Finland, we’re excited to introduce the stellar lineup of speakers shaping the global innovation landscape. 🎤 Eva Nilsson, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Finland 🎤 Puneet Thakur, Head of Invest In & Innovation Collaboration, Business Finland 🎤 Linda Emelianov – Senior Advisor, Investment Promotion, Helsinki Partners 🎤 Hanna Lankinen – Director, Investment Attraction and Convention Bureau, Helsinki Partners 🎤 Seshadri Vangala – Group CEO, IFIN Global 🎤 Raghu Boddu, CISA, CFE, CDPSE – Managing Director - SAP Innovation, ToggleNow 📅 8th April 2025 📍 T-Hub, Hyderabad These leaders will uncover insights, trends, and opportunities in sectors like AI, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, and Deep Tech—and show you how Finland can power your global expansion strategy. Team Finland India | Phani Kondepudi | Raj Thota | Fatema Masalawala | Setu Sharma | Ankitha Sukumar | Deepika Pasupuleti | Sreeja Mamidala #InnovationEcosystem #THub #Innovation #BusinessFinland #Finland #StartupEcosystem