Mango x SVB Presents: South Asian Entrepreneurship in 2026 - A Panel and Mixer

​We’re bringing the community together for another conversation with South Asian founders and investors in early-stage tech - with a sharper focus on what’s top of mind in 2026.

​This panel is grounded in the real questions coming from within the Mango x SVB community:

• ​How the early-stage landscape has shifted after a turbulent 2025

• ​What role AI is actually playing in product and team strategy

• ​How founders are thinking about fundraising, exits, and sustainability

• ​What building company culture looks like in immigrant-led startups and the interplay of 996 with South Asian Culture
  

​We'll dig into all of that, with plenty of space for honest takes and shared experience.

​Panelists include:

• ​Jay Kapoor - General Partner at VSC Ventures

• ​Pratap Ranade - Cofounder and CEO at Arena

• ​Ashi Agrawal - Cofounder and CTO at Kobalt Labs

• ​Tejas Jain - Senior Vice President, SVB (Moderator)

​As always, stick around after the panel to connect with other builders, operators, and investors. Whether you’re just starting out or a few exits in, we’d love to see you there!

​RSVP to save your spot.