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We are pleased to share the Investment Playbook for Managing Various Seed Support Grants by Startup Incubators, a practical knowledge resource designed to support incubators in their evolving role as fund managers and early-stage investors. The playbook offers structured guidance on deploying government and CSR seed support grants responsibly, strengthening investment decision-making, and building a […]

ISBA CXOConnect – 2025Bringing Together 70+ Industry Leaders | CXO Conclave 2025 The CXO Conclave 2025, held on 26th and 27th June in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), brought together over 70 CEOs, CXOs, and senior business leaders from across the country. The two-day event served as a high-impact platform for leadership dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic foresight. […]

In the excitement of launching a startup, many founders overlook a crucial element- the founder’s agreement. This document is not just a legal paperwork; it is the foundation that defines roles, responsibilities, equity ownership, and the roadmap for navigating challenges ahead. Structuring co-founders’ relationship is a process which cannot be forced-fit, particularly in case for […]

Poyni Bhatt is a founding team member and former Chief Executive Officer of SINE, the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay until October 2023. She has an experience of 38 years in industry and academia of which she spent nearly 20 years with SINE. Poyni is a qualified legal and compliance professional- Fellow member of […]

Poyni Bhatt is a founding team member and former Chief Executive Officer of SINE, the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay until October 2023. She has an experience of 38 years in industry and academia of which she spent nearly 20 years with SINE. Poyni is a qualified legal and compliance professional- Fellow member of […]