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Shedding the #TeamSpotlight on Pankhudi Kedia 🔦 Thriving at the intersection of community and creativity, Pankhudi spearheads our Platform efforts at Eximius Ventures, focusing on two critical areas: delivering unparalleled support to our portfolio founders and driving targeted marketing to elevate our brand presence. Before Eximius, she managed the Product Manager Fellowship at NextLeap. Her startup journey began in college, where she immersed herself in internships, volunteer work, and passion projects. Pankhudi has become an invaluable team member in the past few months, known for her energy and dedication. What she loves most about her role is tackling a different challenge each day and having the freedom to chart her own course. When she's not working, she enjoys binge-watching, cooking up new recipes, or reorganising her home. Here's to the exciting journey ahead and the milestones we'll achieve together! 🌟

In the fast-paced world of tech, disruptions are inevitable. However, how a company responds to these challenges defines its resilience and long-term success 🙌🏼 This incident offers valuable lessons, especially for early-stage startups, on navigating challenges and building robust systems. Let’s uncover what we can learn from this high-profile tech hiccup 👇🏼 What are your thoughts on the Microsoft-Crowdstrike outage? How do you handle crises in your startup? Let’s discuss! 💬 #Microsoft #CyberSecurity #Crowdstrike

This week on Eximius Echo, we highlight insights from the "State of FinTech in India 2024" event, focusing on key trends and challenges. The discussion covered the impact of global financial trends on local strategies, opportunities in vertical FinTech models, and the need for innovative solutions to address credit and insurance gaps. The panel also emphasised the importance of adapting to Tier 2 and 3 markets, the role of regulatory bodies in supporting innovation through sandboxes and data access, and the transformative potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). You can read it here and subscribe at: https://lnkd.in/gvyWDzFh 👀 If you're venturing into FinTech or have innovative ideas in this space, we're eager to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Shriya Bhandari #EximiusEcho #Newsletter #FinTech

E-commerce in India has evolved dramatically since Fabmart's CD-only website in 1999. Today, we're witnessing a surge in vertical commerce - online marketplaces specialising in specific niches like beauty, fashion, or pharmaceuticals. These platforms offer expert knowledge and tailored experiences in their chosen sectors 🛒 With changing consumer habits and evolving consumption patterns, we're eager to see how vertical commerce will shape India's retail landscape in the coming years 🇮🇳 We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. And if you're building something interesting in this space, please reach out to us at [email protected] 👋🏼 #ecommerce #verticalcommerce

An exciting glimpse into our recent town hall! 🎉 Last month, we came together for a day filled with purpose and camaraderie. Here's what made it special: 🤝 Laughter-filled team bonding activities that strengthened our connections 🎯 In-depth semi-annual target review, aligning our goals for the months ahead ✨ Inspiring presentations showcasing individual and team achievements 🍽️ Delicious lunch break with local cuisine, because great minds think better on full stomachs! It was incredible to witness the passion, creativity, and dedication of our entire team. Days like these remind us why we love what we do and who we do it with! Pearl Agarwal Preeti N. Shriya Bhandari Laksh Sharma Shubham Titare Pankhudi Kedia #CompanyCulture #TeamSpirit

What an incredible night at the "State of FinTech in India - 2024" event! ❤️ We had a phenomenal panel that shared candid and invaluable insights, a dedicated group of attendees who braved the rain to join us, and an evening of networking over wine, beer, and delectable food. The success of this first edition surpassed our expectations, and we eagerly look forward to seeing the conversations and connections forged here to drive the future of FinTech in India 🇮🇳 A heartfelt thank you to our speakers — Karan Mohla, Miten Sampat, Anup Agrawal, Pearl Agarwal, and Aakarsh Naidu—and our moderator, Aditi Shrivastava. We also deeply thank our partners, B Capital and The Product Folks. Until next time! ✨

And here is our lineup for the panel discussion at the "State of FinTech in India - 2024" event happening tomorrow in Bangalore 🎉 With these dynamic speakers and a carefully curated guest list, we are all set to dive deeper into the latest trends, insights, and ideas in FinTech in India. Thank you for the overwhelming response to this event, and we're looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow 🤝🏼 Due to limited capacity at the venue, we apologize to those we couldn't accommodate this time. Stay tuned for something even bigger soon! ❤️ Karan Mohla Miten Sampat Aakarsh Naidu Anup Agrawal Pearl Agarwal Aditi Shrivastava

We are excited to welcome Ms Pearl Agarwal, Managing Partner at Eximius Ventures as one of the speakers for the panel discussion at the "State of FinTech in India - 2024" event on 10th July in Bangalore 🤝🏼 With her extensive experience investing in numerous pre-seed stage FinTech startups, many of which have secured follow-on funding from marquee investors, Pearl offers a unique perspective on the trends and evolutions in finance. We are thrilled to have her contribute to the conversation. Join us for this pivotal discussion on the future of FinTech in India. Reserve your spot now: https://lu.ma/j3wr2bv4 🎟️ Karan Mohla Suhas Motwani Deepanshu Pattanayak Pankhudi Kedia Shriya Bhandari

We are excited to welcome Ms Aditi Shrivastava, Co-Founder of The Arc to moderate the panel discussion at the "State of FinTech in India - 2024" event on 10th July in Bangalore 🤝🏼 With her experience as a journalist at Reuters, The Economic Times, and The Cap Table, alongside her VC experience with Stellaris Venture Partners, Aditi has a unique understanding of entrepreneurs, startups, and markets. We are thrilled to have her guide the conversation. Join us for this pivotal discussion on the future of FinTech in India. Reserve your spot now: https://lu.ma/j3wr2bv4 🎟️ Karan Mohla Pearl Agarwal Suhas Motwani Deepanshu Pattanayak Pankhudi Kedia Shriya Bhandari

Introducing one of our speakers for the "State of FinTech in India - 2024" event on 10th July in Bangalore 🤝🏼 We are delighted to welcome Mr. Miten Sampat from CRED, an active engineer, inventor, investor, and operator. His invaluable insights from shaping the consumer FinTech landscape in India promise to greatly enrich our evening. Join us for this pivotal discussion on the future of FinTech in India. Reserve your spot now: https://lu.ma/j3wr2bv4 🎟️ Karan Mohla Pearl Agarwal Suhas Motwani Deepanshu Pattanayak Pankhudi Kedia Shriya Bhandari