India-Silicon Valley Networking : Government Leaders, Founders and VCs

​Join us for an exclusive networking event bringing together Karnataka's government leadership, Entrepreneurs and VCs in the Bay Area. This unique gathering features panel discussions with founders and investors, exploring collaboration opportunities between Karnataka and Silicon Valley's thriving ecosystems.

​Featured Government Leaders: 

• ​Sharath Bachegowda - Chairman Karnataka State Electronics Development  Corporation (KEONICS)

• ​Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS - Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology

• ​Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS - Managing Director - Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Dept. of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology

• ​Bheemashankar, KAS - Personal Secretary to Minister of Department of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology

• ​Nithin Chakki, KAS - General Manager, KITS

• ​Sujay Shetty - Partner, PwC

​Panel Discussion Speakers:

• ​Mouli Nagarajan - StartX Founder, Wringr

• ​Ravi Ithal - Founder and CTO, Normalyze

• ​Abhay Singhal - Co-Founder & CEO, InMobi Advertising

• ​Prateek Sharma - Investor & Managing Partner, Ahead VC

• ​Arun Ramamoorthy - Founding Partner, Z5 Capita

​EVENT AGENDA
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
StartX Overview: Organizational Mission and Services

​4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Government Initiatives: Karnataka State Support for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development

​4:50 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel Discussion

​5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception and Dinner

​Refreshments will be served. Register now to secure your spot!