Building Connections and Growing Your Business: Insights from Founders Meet 5.0, Calicut

Calicut is emerging as a promising market in the startup ecosystem. With a growing number of entrepreneurs and businesses, the city is a hub for innovation and development. Entrepreneurs in Calicut are constantly looking for opportunities to network and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in their industry. One such opportunity is Founders Meet 5.0, an event organized by the KSUM. We got to know about it from KSN Global community.

As entrepreneurs, we at Expedigit understand the power of networking and its effects on the growth and success of a business. That's why we always make it a point to attend events like Founders Meet 5.0, where we can meet other founders and learn from their experiences and insights.

Founders Meet 5.0 is a great platform for startup founders from all over Kerala to connect, share ideas and talk business. At the event, we had the opportunity to meet the founders of some of the most trending startups in the region. From foodtech to fintech, e-commerce to edtech, the diversity of startups and the founders behind them was impressive.

It was a great pleasure to meet Liyas Thomas, founder of hoppscotch. He shared his inspiring story of how he went from humble beginnings to success as an entrepreneur. He shared about his journey and the struggles he faced before he finally succeeded. Liyas's background served as an inspiration for many of the attendees, showing them that anyone can achieve success with hard work and determination.

One of the highlights of Liyas's presentation was when he shared about his company, hoppscotch and its API management software. He spoke about how the company has developed an alternative to the popular tool “Postman”, which is widely used in the industry for API management. The software is designed to make it easier for developers to test, document and manage APIs. He shared about the features that set their product apart and how it could help developers to be more productive and efficient. His talk was well received by the audience and generated a lot of interest among the attendees.

Another exceptional talk was by Najeeb. His company, Zaara biotech is focused on producing superfoods from a specific type of algae. He highlighted the potential health benefits of these superfoods and the growing demand for them in the market. He also shared about how his company is currently serving governments and clients abroad, which is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of their products.

Najeeb's exceptional speaking skills stood out. He was able to convey his message clearly and effectively and his way of speaking was engaging and captivating. He shared his technical knowledge in simple and easy to understand language which made it easy for the audience to follow along. His enthusiasm and passion for his work were also evident and it was inspiring to hear him speak.

We met Ritwik and Pallavi, the founders of Gulbonda, who shared about their company and the unique products they offer. They specialize in creating personalized figurines, which have a variety of uses. They shared about how their figurines are being used for promotion by the movie industry, as well as for personalized gifts by couples to their loved ones. We were able to delve deeper into their business and how they are leveraging the analytics to create personalized figurines and other products. Additionally, the friendly chat allowed us to get to know the team from Gulbonda on a more personal level and build a good friendship with them. This also resulted in them becoming a client for our chatbot service. Building relationships through networking events and interactions like this one can often lead to potential business opportunities. The team from Gulbonda was impressed by our chatbot service and decided to use it as an addition to their customer support.

selfie with Ritwik and Pallavi of Gulbonda

We also had the pleasure of meeting Fawas TC, the founder of Foofoods, a foodtech startup that uses innovative technology to make traditional foods more accessible to people. He discussed how the company is utilizing cutting-edge technology such as packaging and preservation techniques to improve the shelf-life of traditional foods and make them more convenient to consume. He also highlighted the fact that this technology not only preserves the quality and taste of the food but also increases the nutritional value of traditional food.

The session was not only informative but also interactive, attendees were allowed to ask questions and discuss their own experiences with the panel. The Hi-tea that followed was also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect and network in a more informal setting.

Attending events like Founders Meet 5.0 is a great way for entrepreneurs to learn from their peers and stay current in the industry. The insights and knowledge shared by the panelists and other attendees can be invaluable for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses. The networking opportunities provided by the event are also essential for entrepreneurs looking to make connections and build partnerships.

In conclusion, programs like these provide a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, learn and grow their business. As entrepreneurs, we at Expedigit are always looking for opportunities to improve our business and we believe that attending events like Founders Meet 5.0 is an essential part of that journey.

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