Startup Founders AMA with Chiratae Ventures

An inspiring afternoon of conversations, learning, and meaningful founder–investor interactions.

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) was delighted to host the Startup Founders AMA with Chiratae Ventures, bringing together startup founders from Noida and across Uttar Pradesh for an engaging and insightful interaction with one of India's leading venture capital firms.

The highlight of the event was an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session led by Saharsh Sharma and Shailja Mendiratta from Chiratae Ventures. Founders openly discussed their entrepreneurial journeys, fundraising experiences, business challenges, growth strategies, and long-term vision, creating an environment of honest dialogue and shared learning. The session provided participants with valuable perspectives on what investors look for in startups, how founders can navigate the fundraising journey, and the key elements required to build scalable, customer-centric, and sustainable businesses.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Chiratae Ventures, Saharsh Sharma, Shailja Mendiratta, and the entire team for sharing their time, expertise, and practical insights. Their guidance and willingness to engage directly with founders made the session truly enriching.

At IIML EIC, we remain committed to building meaningful bridges between startups, investors, mentors, and ecosystem enablers. Through such initiatives, we continue to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and opportunities needed to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures.

Here's to many more collaborations that strengthen India's startup ecosystem and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.