Where Bharat-focused founders, investors, and enablers come together to learn, collaborate, and accelerate pathways for entrepreneurship beyond metros.
SD is Deshpande Startups’ flagship annual dialogue, designed to align founders, investors, policymakers, and enablers around a shared vision for Bharat-first entrepreneurship through collaboration and collective action.
A moderated, action-focused dialogue format that surfaces real insights, shared learnings, and clear next steps for Bharat-first founders.
Hands-on sessions translating founder experience into practical playbooks on teams, capital, culture, and building from non-metro contexts.
Curated conversations with founders and ecosystem leaders unpacking what it takes to build, fund, and scale startups for Bharat.
Pre-scheduled, focused conversations connecting founders with investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners for specific, high-value outcomes.
High-intent, small-group interactions designed to create relevant founder, investor, and ecosystem connections.
An informal space to continue conversations, build trust, and spark collaborations beyond structured sessions.
Founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders with deep experience building, funding, and enabling startups in and for Bharat.
Last year’s Startup Dialogue prioritised depth over scale—enabling focused conversations, founder-led insights, and practical ecosystem engagement.
