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Startupology x Habitat India

​A Conversation with Vivek Chadha, the Author of Startupology

​Hosted by: Habitat India

​Event Type:
Live Discussion | In-person

​The Author:

​Vivek Chadha is a startup mentor and entrepreneur who has worked with over 200 founders across early and growth-stage ventures. He brings a practitioner’s perspective, shaped by firsthand experiences and ecosystem engagement.

​About the Session
Join us at Habitat India for an engaging conversation with Vivek,  the author of Startupology, an insightful book that dissects the startup journey across 67 actionable principles. From idea to scale, funding to failure, the book is a clear-eyed field manual for entrepreneurs navigating India's evolving innovation ecosystem.

​Moderated by Ramneek, this session will feature a live discussion between Vivek and  Abhishek Kakkar from IAN Group, whose vantage point as an investor adds unique depth to the conversation, exploring real-world dilemmas, pathways to funding, challenges faced by founders and how to address them with clarity and intention. 

​The event will also offer networking opportunities with peers and investors and a Q&A segment to dive deeper into practical startup challenges.

​What to Expect:

• ​In-depth discussion on the 7 themes of Startupology

• ​Real stories from India's startup trenches

• ​Practical takeaways for founders, investors, and enablers

• ​Interactive audience Q&A

• ​Networking and book signing opportunity

​Who Should Attend:

• ​Startup founders and early-stage teams

• ​Incubators and ecosystem enablers

• ​Investors, mentors, and fund managers

• ​Policy and innovation stakeholders

• ​Students and professionals in entrepreneurship

​Saturday, July 5th 2025

​11am-1pm IST 

​Location:
Habitat India, C3, Qutab Institutional Area, Ground Floor, New Delhi, Pin: 110016

​Registration is mandatory