Huddle Hour Debuts in Hyderabad to Bring Together Startup Founders and Investors
In an effort to build the startup ecosystem, Lead Invest (formerly Lead Angels) has brought its flagship program, 'Huddle Hour', to Hyderabad. The event, organized in partnership with WE Hub Hyderabad and Draper Startup House India, seeks to bridge the gap between early-stage founders and seasoned investors by way of open, informal conversations.
Unlike standard pitch sessions, Huddle Hour provides a cozy environment for startup founders to share their stories freely, sans pretence, their challenges, and ambitions. Investors, on their part, provide frank feedback, recommendations, and avenues for future growth. The project launched in the first half of the year in Bengaluru and was well-received for its innovative, free-flowing format.
The Hyderabad event saw active participation by the city's dynamic startup community. Entrepreneurs and investors had in-depth conversations with an emphasis on co-operation, not competition. The people-oriented style is bound to create confidence, establish long-term relationships, and generate out-of-the-box thinking.
In the future, Lead Invest will expand Huddle Hour to Delhi and Mumbai in 2025. To ensure local relevance and greatest impact, the company will partner with incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem facilitators in each metropolis.
In addition to networking, Huddle Hour hopes to provide comprehensive startup assistance. Subsequent editions will feature stakeholders including legal firms, debt funds, and startup consultants to provide nascent businesses with end-to-end mentorship.
Through this program, Lead Invest reiterates its pledge to enable India's startup ecosystem through community, collaboration, and ongoing interaction.
