Initiative name = AGI House India
Status = Live
Geographic scope = Gurgaon, Bangalore, Noida, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar
Meetups held last weekend = 2 (Gurgaon, Bangalore)
Total meetups across cities = 5
Parent organization = modelsmafialabs (research lab for foundation models)
Mission of parent org = Develop strong AI talent across the country and build from India for the global AI effort
Call to action = Builders invited to join our models and agent communities
Meme criticism quote = "If you’re in AI and you’re not at the AGI House, ngmi"
I announced the guest‑lecture series EAD Chandigarh 2018 at Chandigarh University, targeting students, entrepreneurs, and the public. The event was scheduled for 16 October 2018 at 11 AM and registration was handled via a short LinkedIn link. I used the hashtags #EAD, #EADCHD, #enterpreneurship and #chandigarh to boost visibility.
event.name = EAD Chandigarh 2018
event.venue = Chandigarh University
event.date = 16 October 2018
event.start_time = 11 AM
event.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fbAZPK2
event.hashtags = #EAD #EADCHD #enterpreneurship #chandigarh
KAN is organized by Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur in partnership with EVC Ventures and takes place in Delhi.
Startups can register for KAN at https://lnkd.in/fTsXcZX.
The KAN announcement uses the hashtags #startups #investors #KAN #funding #entrepreneurs.
Funding cap for Million‑at‑Stake 2018 is INR 1.5 Million.
Pitch duration for Million‑at‑Stake 2018 is 10 minutes.
Registration deadline for Million‑at‑Stake 2018 is 6th January 2019.
Million‑at‑Stake 2018 uses the hashtags #startups #entrepreneurship #funding #pitching #startupecosystem #ecell #million #pitch.
I announced on 2018-12-10 that Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur, in partnership with Legal Salah, was launching the “Million at stake!” promotion. I invited interested participants to register via a short LinkedIn link and encouraged them to follow the EC for more opportunities.
million_at_stake_2018.event = Million at stake! promotion with Legal Salah
million_at_stake_2018.organization = Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur
million_at_stake_2018.partner = Legal Salah
million_at_stake_2018.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fTDC4nF
I announced that an E‑Cell, IIT KGP alum who founded the Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive and co‑founded Witworks would appear live at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 at IIT Kharagpur. The post included a short registration link and a set of hashtags to boost reach.
alumni_founder.event = Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive live at GES 2019
alumni_founder.co_founded = Witworks
alumni_founder.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk
alumni_founder.hashtags = #redefining_possibilities #entrepreneurship #ges_2019 #ead #summits
I promoted the Swiggy Design Challenge (Design‑a‑thon) at the same summit, stating a cash prize of 45,000 INR and again using the short registration link.
swiggy_design_challenge.prize = 45k INR
swiggy_design_challenge.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk
swiggy_design_challenge.hashtags = #redefining_possibilities #entrepreneurship #ges_2019 #summits #productdesign
I also announced that Mr. Russel Longjam would deliver a very interactive marketing conclave at GES, promising pro‑marketing tips and sales strategies, again directing attendees to the same short registration link.
russel_longjam.event = Marketing Conclave at GES
russel_longjam.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk
russel_longjam.hashtags = #redefining_possibilities #entrepreneurship #ges_2019 #marketing #sales #MarketingConclave
Later, I highlighted that Sumit Sharma, COO of Lacoste, would be speaking live at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit from 1 – 3 February 2019, with a registration link supplied.
sumit_sharma.role = COO Lacoste
sumit_sharma.event_dates = 1st to 3rd February 2019
sumit_sharma.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk
sumit_sharma.hashtags = #ges_2k19 #redefining_possibilities
ges_2019.blockchain_workshop.registration_url = reg-ges.ecell-iitkgp.org/register
ges_2019.blockchain_workshop.hashtags = #ges_2019 #redefining_possibilities
aditya_mony.title = Cheif Technology Officer
aditya_mony.affiliation = JP Morgan Chase & Co.
rahul_jaimini.title = co-founder swiggy
rahul_jaimini.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk
I promoted several GES 2019 activities: an "amazing blockchain workshop" (registration via reg‑ges.ecell‑iitkgp.org/register, hashtags #ges_2019 #redefining_possibilities), a live talk by Mr. Aditya Mony, Cheif Technology Officer at JP Morgan Chase & Co. (same registration link and hashtags), and a lineup slot for Mr. Rahul Jaimini, co‑founder of Swiggy (registration via https://lnkd.in/fEVpmmk, hashtags #GES_2k19 #redefining_possibilities #entrepreneurship #swiggy).
I recorded the KAN startup registration event held on 19 January 2019 at EVC Ventures in Delhi. The organizers centralised enrolment through an online form.
kan_delhi.registration_url = ecell-iitkgp.org/kan/reg-startup.php
Two GES registration reminder posts were captured on 16 January 2019, one at 09:51 UTC and another at 09:52 UTC. Both posts use the same hashtags and call‑to‑action.
ges_2019.first_post_timestamp = 2019-01-16 09:51 UTC
ges_2019.second_post_timestamp = 2019-01-16 09:52 UTC
ges_2019.hashtag_1 = #GES_2019
ges_2019.hashtag_2 = #Redefining_Possibilities
ges_2019.registration_url = www.reg-ges.ecell-iitkgp.org/register
On 19 January 2019 I announced Uber's first‑ever brand‑scaling competition at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) on the IIT Kharagpur campus. The post included the usual hashtags and a call‑to‑action to register.
uber_brand_scaling_competition.event = First ever brand scaling competition by Uber at GES, IIT Kharagpur
uber_brand_scaling_competition.hashtags = #ges_2019 #redefining_possibilities
kem_2019.event = Kharagpur Ecosystem Meetup 2019
kem_2019.organizers = E-Cell, IIT Kharagpur; Matrix Partners, India
kem_2019.target_audience = KGP Entrepreneurs/Investors
I promoted the Startup Bootcamp as the primary avenue for early‑stage entrepreneurs within the IIT Kharagpur community, because many KGPians lack the initial push to launch a company.
startup_bootcamp.event = Startup Bootcamp
startup_bootcamp.target_audience = KGPians (students/alumni of IIT Kharagpur)
startup_bootcamp.purpose = platform for brainstorming or joining a team for those without a strong idea
startup_bootcamp.registration_url = bit.ly/2VqxOJ3
On 2019‑12‑08 the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Kharagpur announced the Million‑at‑Stake 2020 event, a rapid‑pitch competition designed to help startups raise INR 1.5 Million in just ten minutes.
Million‑at‑Stake 2020 aims to help participants raise INR 1.5 Million in just 10 minutes.
Interested founders can register at https://lnkd.in/fY7sKTy to pitch in front of an acclaimed pool of investors.
I announced the Product Expo 2020, a showcase for startups and entrepreneurs within the larger GES 2020 activities, aimed at getting products reviewed, tested, or launched.
product_expo_2020.event = Product Expo 2020
product_expo_2020.target_audience = startups and entrepreneurs
product_expo_2020.purpose = platform to get products reviewed, tested, or launched
product_expo_2020.tagline = "Let us light the inspiration under your wings"
product_expo_2020.part_of = GES 2020
product_expo_2020.registration_url = https://lnkd.in/fK52s5A
I also announced the Kharagpur Ecosystem Meetup 2020 (KEM 2020), an invite‑only gathering of 40–60 IIT‑KGP alumni, investors, and founders, scheduled for 29 January 2020 at Nexus Ventures, Bangalore.
kem_2020.event = Kharagpur Ecosystem Meetup 2020
kem_2020.date = 2020-01-29
kem_2020.time = 18:00
kem_2020.target_audience = early‑stage startups with at least one IIT‑KGP co‑founder
kem_2020.invite_only = 40–60 participants
kem_2020.location = Nexus Ventures, Bangalore
kem_2020.registration_attend = https://lnkd.in/f5eS5_X
kem_2020.registration_pitch = https://lnkd.in/fHdFHkq
kem_2020.delegates = IIT KGP Alumni Foundation, Accel, Blume, Stellaris, Chiratae, and founders from Letstransport, Udaan, Niki.ai, Smallcase, Itilite, Skillenza
kem_2020.tracks = pitching session, panel discussion, networking over snacks and drinks
I attended Startup Mahakumbh (2025‑04‑06) and captured several founder insights for D2C brands expanding internationally.
- International B2B outreach in year 1 yields low conversion: Arjun Vaidya reported 115 queries with 0 conversions. Recommendation: de‑prioritize international B2B in the first year for D2C‑first brands.
- Product quality is the baseline expectation for Western consumers: Bala Sarda noted that VAHDAM’s quality secured Oprah as a customer in 2018.
- Early adoption of influencer/affiliate marketing can create momentum even before investors understand ROI: Aman Gupta described his company as “the first ones to try influencer/affiliate marketing when it wasn’t even a thing.”
- Understanding sub‑cultures drives creative brand campaigns that stay ahead of competition: Aman Gupta emphasized mapping India’s many sub‑cultures and tailoring campaigns accordingly.