TheRodinhoods Delhi/Gurgaon Open House (August 22, 2015) Agenda!

UPDATE AUG 5, 2015

DEAR ALL,

PLS NOTE THE TIMINGS ARE NOW 2-6PM!

It’s been a really LONG time since we’ve rocked Delhi/NCR – yes I know! But we intend to make this Open House worth the wait. 

You can catch the summary of the last Delhi OH here, courtesy Mohul 🙂

So yeah, we’re back – bigger and better! The Delhi Open House (in Gurgaon) is on August 22, 2015 (Saturday, 2-6pm). Pls check out the venue details and do RSVP HERE! (it gives us a sense of numbers – helps us organize chairs & samosas 🙂

(This is us at IIT Delhi, 2 OHs back!)

 

Over the past 3-4 years, our Open Houses have evolved. Each Open House brings in new learnings and inspires us to keep tweaking the format! Our themes revolve around pillars such as,

#learning

#inspiring

#sharing

#networking 

Our endeavor is that you take back fresh insights and enough startup fodder to chew on :).

 

The Plan:

2:00 – 2:10 pm: Welcome by Alok + Intro of agenda by Rahul Krishan Ahuja
2:10 – 2:30pm: Launch – Link You (Networking App)
2:30 – 3:15pm: SHEROES AT TRHS (a session dedicated to Women Entrepreneurs)
3:15 – 4:15pm: Keychat with Rahul Chandra & Alok 
4:15 – 5:15pm: Foodtech Panel Discussion
5:15 – 5:40 pm: Idea Bashing!
5:40 – 6:00pm: Group Photo & AOY
6pm onwards – Networking over Tea & Snacks

 

The Proposed Agenda:
(pls note: the timings are suggestive – so pls don’t hold us to ransom if we don’t stick to it! Yes, Alok needs to fly back to Mumbai right after the OH, so WE WILL START AT 2pm) 

2:00 – 2:10 pm
Welcome address by Alok (Founder) and presentation of Agenda by our anchor Rahul

 

2:10 – 2:30 pm
LAUNCH at TheRodinhoods!

Rodinhooder Anuj Agrawal will launch a Networking App Link You. We’ll share the invite codes soon.

2:30 – 3:15pm
SHEROES AT TRHS (a session dedicated to Women Entrepreneurs)
‘There, But Not There: Where do we go from here?’

We are very happy to partner with SHEROES – India’s most vibrant Jobs and Career Community for Women for this session. Problem solving has always been an integral part of trhs Open Houses; and for the first time, we’re doing a dedicated session to help Women Entrepreneurs overcome their challenges and scale.

So you’ve started up and have reached a point where you need help in scaling further? 3 women entrepreneurs will get a chance to share their business story so far, with us. Tell us about your achievements. Your road blocks. What you’re struggling with… Tell us all! Ask Alok 3 questions – he, Sairee (Founder, Sheroes) and the audience will try to find some solutions!

Criteria: Your startup should be operational for AT LEAST the last ONE year. And you are facing an issue of scale now, where you don’t know how to or are unable to take your venture ahead.

If you need help in figuring out “where to go from here”, pls download this PPT template and send it to smriti@sheroes.in, cc asha@rodinhood.com LATEST BY AUG 12th.  14th. The best 3 ppts will be shortlisted.

 

3:15 – 4:15pm
Keychat with Rahul Chandra & Alok (followed by Q&A with audience)

Yes! We’ve got a VC in the house!!

AND YOU CAN ASK HIM A QUESTION!

 

Rahul Chandra

Co-founder & Managing Director, Helion Advisors

Rahul has 17 years of venture capital investing and corporate development experience in technology product and services companies in India and the US.

He serves on the Boards of Seclore, Shubham, UnitedLex, Netambit, Mindworks and manages investments in Cucumber Town, EzeTap,Spandana and Equitas.

Between 2000 and 2006, Rahul was based in Silicon Valley as part of the investment team at Walden International.

Rahul has invested in more than 30 early-to-mid-stage companies such as Mindtree, Ikanos (IKAN), e4e Inc and Techspan (Headstrong). 

4:15 – 5:15pm
FoodTech Panel Discussion – ‘The Rising Foodstars: The folks who have been feeding Delhi & NCR!’ with Bal Singh (InnerChef), Anisha Dhar (Eatonomist), Prateek Agarwal (Bite Club), Anita Dham (MealAunty). The panel will be moderated by Abhik.   

Roti, App aur Platform! Foodtech has become the hottest space to be in today. And tech has changed the way we eat at home. Hear it from the founders of local food ventures – the kitchen stories, the delivery woes, the opportunities, the setbacks, the struggle to differentiate by tech and models and the race to satisfy the ever hungry customer who is now spoilt for ordering choices!

Bal Singh [Co-founder, InnerChef]

Bal is the founder of DiGhent, very successful and fast growing bistro and boulangerie. He has been part of cutting edge innovation in Australian hospitality for over 11 years. 

InnerChef was born in February 2015, when a group of both young and seasoned entrepreneurs came together with a desire to fight the frustration stemmed from unhealthy food delivery options, fussy teenagers and the lack of ease when experimenting with food.

Anisha Dhar [Co-founder, Eatonomist]

Prateek Agarwal [Founder, Bite Club]

Exactly a year ago, Prateek founded Bite Club, a marketplace for chef prepared wholesome meals. There’s a new menu everyday. And this freshly cooked food is delivered to your doorstep.

Prior to starting up, Prateek worked at Housing.com.

 

Anita Dham [Co-Founder, mealaunty]

Anita has more than 20 years of experience working as a teacher and principal. Being the wife of an Army officer gave her the exposure and knowledge of various cultures and cuisines. She has always loved to experiment with food and has created many new recipes. She first started AdaEvents, a catering and event management company. In May 2015, she co-founded mealaunty to support her daughter’s passion of providing home-cooked meals.

 

5:15 – 5:40 pm
Idea Bashing! Share your Ideas, get instant feedback!

This is an open session for Rodinhooders to SHARE THEIR IDEAS IN A MINUTE to seek instant validation. The audience will tell you why your idea will or won’t work! So pls prepare your ONE MINUTE PITCH – we have a mean time-keeper 🙁

 

5:40 – 6:00pm
Group Photo & AOY

Distribution of 100 free copies of the Autobiography of Yogi by Alok. This is a world record attempt!

6pm onwards – Networking over Tea & Snacks!

Mingle, mingle, mingle! Click, click, click!!

 

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 DON’T FORGET TO RSVP HERE!

 Pls carry any photo ID – it will be checked at the entrance.

If you are a tee winner – PLS WEAR YOUR RODINHOOD TEE!!  

 

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 Special Thanks to our Venue Partner Stirring Minds and Rodinhooder Pranav Bhatia

                                         

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A big shout-out to team InstaLively – our Digital Partner who will be covering the event

 

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Heartfelt thanks to Rodinhooder Abhinav Gupta of Puzzles Snacks (Expedite Foods) for being our Food Partner! 

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Say cheese and thanks to our Click Partner ClickMyDay!!

 

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Muchas Gracias to all of our Outreach Partners for their unconditional love & support 🙂

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