REFLECTING ON OUR RECENT EVENTS |
Product-Market Fit Decoded: The Hidden Mindsets that Create Billion-Dollar Products |  |
Our latest session, Product-Market Fit Decoded, was a deep dive into what it really takes to reach PMF in today’s fast-moving startup world. Led by Chandar Venkataraman — 4x CPO, ex-GM of Amazon Web Services (AWS), and founder of The Product Mind — the session delivered candid founder stories, actionable frameworks, and sharp insights that every early-stage team can learn from. From testing demand before building, to focusing on early user obsession over feature obsession, and tracking the right metrics, Chandar pulled back the curtain on real-world pivots and lessons that matter. |
| Crack Your ICP, Then Taste the Future: GTM Workshop + Robo-Chef Demo |
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On May 22, FalconX hosted an unforgettable evening that blended tactical go-to-market strategy with cutting-edge deep tech innovation. The event kicked off with an engaging ICP workshop led by GTM expert Vijay Damojipurapu, where founders rolled up their sleeves to define their Ideal Customer Profiles through live exercises and real-time feedback. The excitement continued with a futuristic cooking demo by NOSH, the robo-chef transforming home kitchens by delivering gourmet dishes in under 20 minutes. Big thanks to ICICI Bank for sponsoring this inspiring fusion of strategy and technology. |
| Beyond Building: The Power of Perception in Branding |
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In a recent dynamic branding session, Himajaa Indukuri reminded founders that building a product is only half the battle—how your startup is perceived shapes its lasting impact. The hands-on workshop challenged founders to expand their mindset beyond the MVP and focus on crafting brands that truly stick. Founders, remember—you’re not just creating products; you’re building legacies. |
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Massive Job Displacement by AI is At Least A Decade Away on June 12th |
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of work with Dr. Alok Aggarwal as he explores why widespread job displacement by AI won’t happen anytime soon. This session will dive into the realities behind AI’s impact on employment, separating hype from fact, and offering a grounded perspective on how technology and jobs will evolve together over the next decade. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on one of today’s most pressing topics.
FalconX Gateway, Milpitas | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM |
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Startup Wins & Partnerships
| Ideapoke is releasing a new product called Chesz (www.chesz.ai) in June.
Chesz helps companies conduct new business development by utilizing AI-generated Research insights. Users can discover new market opportunities, define new products, and find partners to collaborate efficiently. | |
Spintly, a specialist in access control and physical security, has partnered with ANACITY, a leading SaaS platform for workplace and community management under the ANAROCK Group. Together, they are pioneering IoT-based smart access control solutions to digitize and secure workplace access. |
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Track3D launched its May Product Release, featuring four new updates to enhance project tracking and collaboration. Highlights include offline project data delivery, Microsoft SSO login, the ability to upload phone gallery photos, and marking out-of-scope assets for clearer progress insights. |
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FlairX, a pioneer in Interview-as-a-Service solutions, unveiled its AI-assisted automated interview platform in April 2025. In just 45 days, the platform facilitated over 1,000 interviews, helping startups and enterprises fast-track their hiring efforts. By combining intelligent automation with deep technical evaluation, FlairX is transforming the way companies identify top talent—faster, smarter, and more efficiently. |
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