// startup unplugged cohort
Build in
the room.
A curated founder cohort for startups building real products, trading honest notes, and meeting the operators, investors, and mentors shaping India's startup ecosystem.
Vol. 02 applications open
For founders who want sharper products, better rooms, and fewer performative panels.
This is where selected founders talk about their products, pressure-test decisions, learn from other builders, and meet people who can actually help.
28
startups
6
funds
8
operators
How it works
Small group. High signal. Real founder talk.
01
Founder rooms
Small, candid circles where founders unpack what they are building, what is working, and where they are stuck.
02
Product conversations
Live product walkthroughs, sharp operator feedback, and practical notes from people who have shipped through messy markets.
03
Warm ecosystem access
Introductions to relevant investors, mentors, operators, media moments, dinners, and Startup Unplugged community events.
Who should apply
You are building from India or actively serving the Indian market.
You have a product, prototype, pilot, or founder insight worth testing in the room.
You want honest founder-to-founder feedback more than polished networking.
You can show up consistently for cohort sessions, mixers, and founder conversations.
Session flow
01
Founder story and product context
02
Problem, market, and customer truth
03
Product teardown with operators
04
Go-to-market and distribution clinic
05
Investor and mentor mixer
06
Real Founder Talks recording opportunities
Ready for the room?