If you are an entrepreneur looking for Global export markets then Canada is the best place to start.Canada has strong thriving start up community, with excellent Government and community support, easy immigration policies and welcoming people, very large Indian diaspora and well developed Angel Investment groups. Speakers:Prof Ashok Ranade is visiting professor at COEP and works in Toronto, Canada. He is actively involved in various Indo Canaduan business start ups.Aditya Bhelande has worked…See More

Indian Angel Network in association with Pune Open Coffee Club Presents a workshop on the “Art of pitching to Angel Investors”. What you say does matter, but the way you say matters most!! Pitching your business idea is not just a formality on your way to get funded. It's an art. Learn the nuances of a well crafted business plan and the ways to pitch it to investors in a way to make them stand up and take notice. The event is a platform where you would witness an investor share the insights on…See More

Note: This event is free, but you have to register in advance.To register please click on the link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6247625817#See More

Here is the message from Raghu Vohra (Managing Director, Blackstone Valley Group):Blackstone Valley Group is a Pvt Venture/Angel Capital fund based out of Boston USA with special investment focus in India. We are looking to engage with entrepreneurs in these focus areas of - Financial Services, Telecom Services, Energy, HealthCare. Other areas we might be open are Media & Manufacturing. We request the participants to submit online their 2-3 page investment summary -…See More

Discuss ideas, get advice, meet the Nexus team. Limited seats so please register and get an invite registration@nexusvp.comSee More

The very first POCC event in the new year will be about Social Media Marketing. Irrespective of whether one is a newby to Social Media or a veteran, the event will be useful to you, by offering you practical tips and knowledge to market your business on social media.Radha Giri, who is in this field for several years, is organizing this event for Pune Startups. Given below are the session details.Session #1:Topic: Startups - Do Your Own Social MediaDescription: In this 3 part session, Prashant…See More

 Pune, with a very significant presence of growth sectors, naturally lends itself to fresh investments and entrepreneurial plays. Besides, the region is also not new to private capital. Nearly $1.3 billion of private equity/venture capital money has been invested in Pune across 129 deals in the last decade. It is still only the tip of the iceberg as Pune is like a microcosm: A pint-sized city which packs up all the elements of economic action. There are thriving businesses in pharmaceuticals,…See More

In our upcoming POCC, we'll cover key fundamentals of financials for startup founders, CxO's and equity compensation. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. SCHEDULE4pm "Startup Financial Function Basics", Nibhrant Shah (45mins). - Common errors made by start-up entrepreneurs. - The importance of accounting.- The difference between P&L and cashflow.- How to grow your business through strong accounting practices.- Various statutory laws.- Why a strong financial function attracts…See More

Indian Angel Network in association with Pune open coffee club and TiE Pune presents " Meet the IAN Angels – Angels and Investee Companies” In Pune.This session would help entrepreneurs to understand the following topics in detail by IAN Angel Investors:Present Scenario of Investment/Funding in the country: Positives and Negatives As a start-up, how important is it to pick the right investor?What research does a start-up need to put in before choosing an appropriate investor? Hottest Sectors…See More

1M/1M in partnership with Persistent Systems invites all entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to join us for this open event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. IST, on Sunday, April 17, 2011. This event is a part of the 1M/1M initiative, started by Sramana Mitra in 2010 with the goal of helping one million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in revenues and beyond.1M/1M will be working with Microsoft in helping entrepreneurs prepare for the Microsoft Bizspark's India Startup Challenge. Girish Joshi from Microsoft will…See More

The POCC and Persistent Systems, are hosting an interactive session on “Running a Start-up within an established Corporate”.The event is targeted to those Entrepreneurs who have an idea and looking for a corporate to fund them, or would like run a startup venture already in existence within the corporate. Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder and CEO, Persistent Systems, will share some of his thoughts and business models around running a startup within Persistent Systems.  Persistent currently has…See More

Registration Closed. The Pune Open Coffee Club and Indian Angel Network are hosting an informative session on "Term Sheet Basics II: Negotiating with Angel Investors".Date: 12th February, 2011, 4pm (Saturday)Venue: 1A Conference room, "Bhageerath" Persistent Systems.Entrepreneurs who are preparing to raise money from Angels can benefit immensely from a direct one-on-one interaction with attending Angels and…See More

Every year, the Pune Chapter of IIT Bombay Alumni Association organizes Innovations, an annual event to showcase novel ideas in practice. Over the years, Innovations has evolved into a powerful brand built on integrity and excellence.An innovation is defined as a novel idea in practice. The event primarily focuses on innovations originating from science and technology. In the past, innovations in the form of processes, products and applications from varied fields such as medicine, agriculture,…See More