​Mumbai is where ambition meets capital — making it the ideal city to host our fund of funds Intiative — Emerging VC Conference, a half-day, high-intent workshop for corporates, academic institution, first-time fund managers and angel investors.

This initiative is designed for those looking to launch or institutionalize their own funds — whether as a corporate VC arm, an academia-led fund, or an independent emerging fund manager.

​With 300+ global investments, Expert Dojo is building toward a powered by scale, pattern recognition, and deep cross-border experience.
Both GPs Ashutosh and Brian (who also serves as the director at the Nathan Family Office $1B+ AUM) — will walk participants through the frameworks, discipline, and mindset needed to build credible VC ecosystem.

​This is a practical, no-nonsense exploration of what it really takes to become a successful VC in 2026 and beyond.

​Agenda (2:00 PM onwards)

​2:00 PM – 2:30 PM — Registration & Networking

​2:30 PM – 2:45 PM — Joint Keynote (Brian + Ashutosh)

• ​Lessons from 300+ investments

• ​India’s role in global venture

• ​Why emerging VCs have a once-in-a-generation opportunity

• ​How the 2026 India fund fits into this vision

​2:45 PM – 3:30 PM — Masterclass by Brian on Foundations of Venture Capital

​Dealflow design, thesis formation, LP relationships, early-stage conviction building.

​3:30 PM – 4:15 PM — Panel Discussion: How to close and Launch your fund today

​Brian, Ashutosh with share guidance on setting up Fund structure, deployment discipline, team formation, pacing, signaling.

​4:15 PM – 5:00 PM — Roundtable Discussions: Introductions from emerging VCs + Thesis coverage

​5:15 PM – 6:00 PM — Tea + Networking

​“How India ↔ US Will Shape the Next Decade of VC”
Followed by open discussion and closing notes from both GPs.

​What You’ll Gain

• ​Clarity on becoming a fund manager

• ​A grounded understanding of real VC life

• ​Insights from GPs who operate in both India and the US

• ​Direction on how to plug into Expert Dojo’s 2026 India fund

• ​An opportunity to get funded from Expert Dojo fund of funds initiative

​Note: This is a highly curated event, location will be shared upon approval