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Pune Founders
Workshop 2026

A Two-Stage Peer Mastermind for Early-Stage Startups.

Venue | Inscape Cowork | Koregaon Park, Pune

Invite-Only Cohort. No VCs. No Pitching. Just Peer Strategy.

Stage 01

May 7 – May 8

May 9

May 12 – May 13

Interim

Stage 02

Open Session

Evaluation & Review

Interim Evaluation

Timeline

About the
Workshop.

The Pune Founders Workshop is a peer-driven, non-commercial initiative for early-stage founders navigating the initial phases of growth. It is built as a hands-on roundtable environment where founders help each other solve real-world operational and marketing challenges.

40

04

12

Founders · Stage 1

Selected · Stage 2

Days of Strategy

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Modern lounge area with reflective surfaces and ocean view

SECTION 03 — SELECTION

To maximize value, the workshop operates on a merit-based format. While Stage 1 addresses broad startup challenges with the full cohort, Stage 2 is reserved strictly for those who present actionable operational roadmaps, ensuring deep and productive collaboration.

Operator Focus

Practical peer mentorship and troubleshooting.

Strategic Roadmap

Peer Accountability

Validated execution and growth plans.

Sustained post-event industry connections.

STRICTLY INVITE ONLY

Why the 2-Stage Format?

The 2-Stage Format.

An intentional progression — broader cohort exploration in Stage 1 creates the foundation for focused, deep-dive strategy sessions for the selected finalists. This allows for rigorous problem solving in smaller groups during Stage 2.

SECTION 02 — SCHEDULE & STRUCTURE

SECTION 01 — ABOUT