​​Every D2C founder has faced The Question at some point—should you take VC money and go big or stay bootstrapped and keep your soul?

​This is where your quest for an answer ends. Register for the ultimate Founder vs. VC showdown—and witness a high-stakes, unfiltered debate on startup funding for D2C brands.

​Meet the speakers

​Archana Jahagirdar (Founding Partner at Rukam Capital)  

​Sanil Sachar (Founding Partner at Huddle Ventures)

​Ajai Thandi (Co-founder of Sleepy Owl Coffee)

​Shamika Haldipurkar (Founder & CEO at d'you)

​Ishan Rakshit (Co-founder at Shopflo)

​What to expect

​First, we’ll tell you what NOT to expect. ​No pitch decks. No PR spin. Just your favourite D2C founders and investors going head-to-head, sharing their brutally honest takes on topics you actually want to hear about:

• ​​Is VC money going to be your rocket fuel or golden handcuffs?

• ​​The more you raise, the less you own—so how much control should you be willing to trade?

• ​​As a bootstrapped founder, you’re not answerable to anyone but yourself. But doesn’t a little external pressure help you grow?

​We’re going to settle all these and more for once. Register now to catch the action.

​​Please note: If you’re not sure you can make it to the event, RSVP anyway. Those who can not make it to the event will receive a recording of the event + highlights via email. 

​We won’t be home-delivering any goodies though — that’s exclusively reserved for the ones who make it to the venue! 🤫