

The Catalyst | S1:E02 — Sanjay Nekkanti
The Catalyst | Season 01 · Episode 02
Building India's Private Space Frontier
For our second episode, The Catalyst welcomes Sanjay Nekkanti, Founder & CEO of Dhruva Space, for an in-person founder conversation about building a private space technology company in India.
From satellite manufacturing to launch integration and ground operations, we'll explore the opportunities, challenges, and decisions involved in building a business in India's growing private space sector.
The conversation will explore entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and the commercial realities of India's space industry.
What we'll discuss
Sanjay's journey building Dhruva Space
The opportunities emerging in India's private space industry
Building and scaling a deep-tech company
Navigating funding, partnerships, and technical challenges
The future of India's commercial space ecosystem
Event Details
Date: Monday, 30 November 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Venue: T-Hub, Hyderabad
Guest: Sanjay Nekkanti, Founder & CEO, Dhruva Space
Who Can Attend?
Whether you're a founder, engineer, researcher, investor, industry professional you're welcome to join the conversation.
Registration is free.
Register to join us at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for an evening of conversations, ideas, and connections.
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