Early Stage Entrepreneurship: A Candid Deep Dive with a Software Engineer Starting a US-based Nonprofit
Are you currently employed but find yourself dreaming of building something of your own - now or someday? Wondering how to start exploring entrepreneurial interests while staying grounded in your job? Curious what it really takes to start a venture as an immigrant in the U.S.?
Organized by: Vahati Association (https://vahati.org/)
Join us for a raw, open, and energizing session on Saturday, April 5th from 12–2 p.m. PST, as we unpack the journey of early-stage entrepreneurship through the lens of the Vahati Association - a growing non-profit with a powerful mission to empower South Asian immigrant women in the U.S.
This session is perfect for:
• Professionals who want to explore entrepreneurial ideas while working full-time
• Anyone interested in building meaningful ventures at or beyond work
• Curious minds who want to understand the behind-the-scenes of starting something impactful
• Future builders who want to sharpen the less-obvious but essential skills of entrepreneurship
We’ll talk about the why, what, and how of starting up - from finding clarity in your vision to navigating ambiguity, building discipline, staying resilient, and rallying a team around a mission. Expect honest stories, practical takeaways, and surprising truths that often go unspoken.
You’ll also:
• Hear the story of Vahati’s inception, from two founding members to a team of 17+ across the U.S. and 40+ volunteers in less than 5 months
• Meet the team and hear their real experiences - how they created impact and built real-world skills
• Get answers to your questions about entrepreneurship, Vahati, and more
• Learn how you can get involved in Vahati’s mission while growing your own skills
Guest Speaker:
Surabhi Boob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/surabhiboob/) – Software Developer at Amazon with 7+ years in tech, product-driven thinker, and the founder of Vahati Association. Within five months, she led Vahati to host a full-fledged conference for South Asian immigrant women - and she’s here to share the raw realities and lessons from that journey.
Bring your questions, curiosity, and energy. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship or simply want to learn, this is a space to connect, reflect, and grow - together.
Organized by: Vahati Association (https://vahati.org/)
Note: The session will be recorded. If you have questions or want to participate in the session - you are welcome to turn on your video during the recording, or during the last 15 minutes of the session when we turn the recording off :)