Deeptech 101: How Mainstream Professionals (Marketing/Sales) Can Power Science Startups
With Ashwin Nandapurkar, CEO, EX-Fusion India
🚀 Why This Event?
Are you in business, sales, or marketing—and curious about how your skills could apply to frontier technologies like fusion, biotech, climate tech, or space?
This event is your on-ramp to the deep tech startup world—a space where bold science meets practical execution, and where your mainstream experience is not just welcome, but essential.
🎯 This event is your entry point to the deep tech ecosystem—no jargon, just real conversations.
🎙 Format
11:00–11:30 AM – Fusion to Frictionless GTM
Case study and fireside with Ashwin Nandapurkar, CEO, EX-Fusion India
11:30 AM –12:30 PM – Roundtable: Business Meets Deep Tech
Facilitated group discussion between operators, business professionals, and deep tech researchers/founders.
12:30 PM onwards – Networking Mixer
👥 Who Should Attend
• Sales, marketing, or strategy professionals exploring high-impact career pivots
• Business folks curious about solving real-world problems with science
• Deep tech founders looking for go-to-market allies, co-founders, or sounding boards
• Anyone wondering: “Could I ever belong in a science-driven startup?” (Hint: Yes.)
Commitment Fee (Fully Refundable)
To ensure an engaged and high-intent group, we are collecting a ₹500 fully refundable commitment fee. This helps us manage RSVPs meaningfully and create a focused experience for all attendees. The amount will be refunded in full upon attending the event.
If your registration is not accepted for any reason, you will also receive a full refund.
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About Ashwin Nandapurkar
Ashwin blends science, strategy, and scale. As CEO (India) at EX-Fusion, he’s building a business layer over nuclear fusion tech—combining software, blockchain, and market instincts.
With past experience in e-commerce, virtual events, and web3, Ashwin has grown ventures from $0 to $15M ARR, raised over $15M in funding, and advised founders across sectors.
He mentors students, runs a scholarship program at IIT Hyderabad, and was recently invited to a dialogue with PM Modi on India’s future in nuclear energy.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askashwinn/
🎤 Our Hosts
Beyond Next Ventures is an early-stage deep-tech venture capital firm with presence in Japan and India. We are driven by our mission to enable exceptional entrepreneurs solving global challenges for healthier populace and a happier planet. Founded in 2014, we made over 80 investments across both countries.
With a portfolio of 14 companies in India, we typically lead investments in seed and pre-series A stage deep-tech startups. Our primary focus areas include healthcare, sustainability, and digital infrastructure.
Website: https://beyondnextventures.com/
Portfolio: https://beyondnextventures.com/portfolio/