Agara Walks & Filter Kaapi - Innovation for Impact | A Deep Dive with Manoj Kumar, Founder Social Alpha
Hey there,
The next Agara Walk aims to deep dive on how Science & Technology Innovation is a necessary condition for driving large scale impact.
To discuss this we are super excited to have Manoj Kumar, Founder & CEO, Social Alpha and my ex-boss :)
About Social Alpha
Social Alpha is a not-for-profit platform founded in 2016 that supports science and technology innovations aimed at solving India’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Social Alpha empowers mission-driven entrepreneurs by guiding them from the lab to the marketplace. Its unique three-tier ecosystem integrates innovation labs, startup incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and market access, helping early-stage startups in sectors like climate, health, and livelihoods scale impactful solutions.
Since inception, Social Alpha has supported over 300 startups and facilitated more than 90 seed investments, driving the growth of transformative solutions for people and the planet.
Registration on Luma is mandatory to join. I would highly recommend you to fill in all the details. It takes less than 60 seconds! This will help the right folks to reachout to you.
Also we'll share the details you fill in the form: your Organization, Role & Introduction one-liner with other participants to optimise networking.
Walk & Coffee Timings:
Reporting & Quick Intros: 7:30AM
Start Walk at Agara Lake: 7:45AM
End Walk: 9:00AM
Coffee @ Aarogya Aahar: 9:00AM to 9:30AM
Post that disperse or hang out in smaller groups.
Walk Distance & Format:
We start our walk at Gate 1, Agara Lake, HSR Layout, Near BDA Complex Flyover, Bangalore
The shorter circle of Agara is 2.5kms. We'll cover 2 rounds of Agara.
We can have one round of quick intros in the beginning based on who all show up on time. Then we split into smaller groups of 5-7 and walk. We can of course switch groups etc. to maximise networking.
We'll meet the Agara Entrance next to BDA complex flyover, close to Aarogya Aahar. Exact Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kGL7im88AjVJrNDn6
1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034
We also have a Event Whatsapp group to coordinate better. You'll receive the link to join once your sign-up.
If you want to reach me for any details, you can DM me on LinkedIn or X.
What you should get?
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes for the 5km walk
A small bottle of water, if you prefer
Loads of energy & curiosity
About Agara Walks & Filter Kaapi
Agara Walks & Filter Kaapi is a 1000+ member community that meets early morning over weekends in Bengaluru for a networking walk around Agara Lake, HSR bringing founders, professionals and investors together for meaningful conversations that continue over a cup of hot filter coffee post the walk. Read about Agara Walks here: https://yourstory.com/ys-life/agara-lake-bengalurus-newest-address-for-entrepreneurs-to-network
-Srikanth
You can connect with me on LinkedIn or X.