Lucknow: Startup Mixer 2.0, powered by Vision Startups Accelerator, turned out to be an extraordinary celebration of innovation, ambition, and entrepreneurial energy, as Lucknow witnessed one of its most vibrant startup gatherings yet. The event, held at MyPlace Coworking, brought together founders, investors, and mentors from across India — transforming conversations into collaborations and ideas into impact.
The high-energy mixer saw participation from over 100 attendees, representing 36+ startups across 8 cities including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Raipur, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Gonda, and Lucknow — all united by one mission: to build the next wave of Indian startups.
Inspiring Minds, Visionary Leaders
The highlight of the event was the opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to engage with eminent business leaders and ecosystem enablers. Notable speakers included Sushank Arora, Founder of Nayra Cookware; Raj Pandey, Founder of ROSTUDY; Raghav Prakash, Chairman of TiE University Lucknow and Universal Booksellers; Dr. Domendra Singh Ganjir (DSG), Co-Founder of BusinessGarh and Vedartva; and Sudhanshu Rastogi, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Mentor, and Founder of Vision Startups Accelerator.
These inspiring sessions covered topics such as D2C growth, MVP building, investor readiness, and funding pathways, offering deep insights into the challenges and opportunities of India’s startup journey. A special session by IDFC FIRST Bank equipped founders with essential financial tools to help scale their ventures.
Pitch. Partner. Propel.
The post-lunch Startup Elevator Pitch sessions brought the event to life, as emerging founders pitched their ideas live to mentors and investors, leading to meaningful partnerships and potential collaborations.
“Our goal is to create a space where entrepreneurs don’t just exchange business cards — they build real collaborations that lead to growth, funding, and scale,” said Sudhanshu Rastogi, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Mentor, and Founder of Vision Startups Accelerator.
A Platform for Collaboration and Growth
The event received strong support from ecosystem partners including StartInUP, TiE Lucknow, MyPlace Coworking, ASR Ventures, and RapidBloom, with additional backing from 5Unicorn, SHAHID Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd., ROSTUDY, and StartupNews.fyi.
Participants expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vision Startups Accelerator team for organizing an impactful event that seamlessly combined mentorship, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Special appreciation was extended to Raj Pandey, Himanshu Poptani, and Vipin K. Chaturvedi for their warm hospitality and coordination.
The energy, ideas, and connections formed at Startup Mixer 2.0 underscored one powerful truth — the next big wave of innovation is rising from India’s Tier 2 cities, with Lucknow leading the charge.
