Demo Day- Discover Cohort 2023
AIC- RNTU Foundation organized Demo Day-
Discover Cohort 2023 which marked the ending of Discover Cohort 2023. At Demo
Day, 12 Startups of Discover Cohort 2023 pitched their startup to 6 investors who
were present physically for the Demo Day. The event comprised of multiple
sessions, pitching by selected startups, graduation ceremony of startups and
felicitation of investors.
Session 1:
Introduction and Journey of Discover Cohort 2022
The session was taken by Mr. Ronald Fernandez, CEO, AIC- RNTU Foundation
where he talked about their journey as an organization since inception, support and
services they provide to startups, about the vision behind discover cohort, the impact
it has made in the journey of startups and how it helped some participating startups
to secure funding.
Session 2:
About AISECT and Introduction
The session "About AISECT and Introduction" was taken by Mr. Siddharth
Chaturvedi, Vice President, AISECT. Mr. Chaturvedi threw light on their vision,
approach and focus as an organization, verticals in which they work and how
innovation by them helps in bringing sustainability. He also talked about major
initiatives that AISECT has taken, their strengths, awards and accolades.
Session 3:
Focus Areas & Investment Thesis
All the investors talked about what they look for before and while investing in
startups. They also shared their journeys till the date.
Presentation by shortlisted startups:
All the startups presented their pitch deck one by one which summarized problem
statement, Solution, Business Model, Financial Model, Market Size, Competitive
Analysis, Go to Market, Current Traction, Current Funding Requirement (Ask). Each
presentation followed by Q&A by the investor panel. Some investors showed interest
in various startups and look forward to connect with them for further discussion.
The pitching then came to end with graduation ceremony of startups. Mr. Ronald
with final words said "Even if we are graduating the startups, but will always be in
touch and support startups to make this ecosystem more viable." He then presented
all the startups with graduation certificates. Mr. Ronald also honored all the investors
with momentos and thanked everyone for being part of the event and making it more
successful.
Date and Venue: 2023-09-09 - AIC-RNTU BHOPAL
Objectives in Brief: Provide growing opportunities with the help of investment raising
Organizers/Co-Organizers: AIC-RNTU Foundation