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Beyond Strategy: Be the Leader. Build the Business that Scales

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About The Event

Beyond Strategy: Be the Leader. Build the Business that Scales

Beyond Strategy is a one-day leadership, business growth, and networking program for founders ready to scale with clarity. It explores founder identity, decision-making, delegation, team culture, AI, revenue, and collaboration, while expert panels and the Founder Mirror experience reveal how leadership patterns influence business growth.

Featuring the Young Minds Pitch, in collaboration with Ground Zero, giving selected startups the opportunity to pitch live and receive expert feedback. The day brings together practical learning, founder connections, strategic conversations, and meaningful growth networking.

Date & Time

Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM

Beyond Strategy Panels

Founder’s Inner Strategy

Unlock the mindset, clarity, and decision-making frameworks that every successful founder needs to build and scale a thriving business.

Panelists

Mahankali Srinivas Rao

Ex CEO T - HUB | Entrepreneur
 

K Srini

Founder and Chief Strategist thestrategist А̄tman Rāmāyana

Anuradha Thota

Founder of BlackBuck
 

Bharath Gutta

Co founder of cinic.ai
Co-building The Founding Co.

Dr. Subhendu Pattnaik

Chief Marketing Officer, Covasant | Former Principal Analyst & CMO Advisor at Forrester | Enterprise AI, Agentic AI, go-to-market strategy, and AI transformation leader.

Praveen Dorna

Founder, Founders First Network | Former Director, Product & Growth at VerSe Innovation | Startup mentor, product leader, and founder ecosystem builder.

Moderators

Padmaja Penmetsa

Mindset & Executive Leadership Coach to Senior Decision-Makers | Founder, Align Hub

Aarati Mankar

Founder of FOUND |
Ex-Sprinklr Product Director | Leadership across product and support.

In Collaboration with Ground Zero

Young Minds Pitch

Pitch Your Startup. Get Real Founder Feedback.

Present your startup idea to a distinguished panel led by Mahankali Srinivas Rao, former CEO of T-Hub and renowned entrepreneur.

Gain practical feedback, refine your business strategy, validate your vision, and connect with experienced founders and industry leaders.

What You’ll Experience

  • 🎤 Live startup pitch sessions
  • 💡 Expert feedback from Mahankali Srinivas Rao
  • 🚀 Actionable insights to strengthen your business model
  • 🤝 Networking with founders, mentors, and investors
  • ⭐ Opportunity for 10 selected startups to present live

In Collaboration with iDoneSEO

The New Rules of Building

Growth Networking

Connect. Collaborate. Grow Together.

Build meaningful relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and business leaders who can help accelerate your personal and professional growth. Expand your network, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities that create lasting business success.

Why Attend the Networking Session?

Meet Visionary Founders

Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders from diverse industries.

Growth Conversations

Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build valuable professional relationships.

Discover Growth Opportunities

Explore collaborations, partnerships, investment opportunities, and new business possibilities.

Founder Showcase Booths

Showcase. Connect. Grow.

Showcase your product or service, connect with founders and business leaders, gain real-time feedback, and build valuable business opportunities.

What’s Included:

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