Most business ideas do not fail because they were bad. They fail because nobody told the founder what they did not know.
What you get
- A mentor from the community who has run a business in Mumbai
- A frank conversation about whether the idea works, before you spend money on it
- Help with the practical first steps — registration, licences, a bank account
- Introductions to suppliers, customers and other members
Who it is for
Any member of the Odia community in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane or Kalyan who is starting a business or has started one in the last two years. You do not need a business plan, funding, or an idea that is fully formed.
How it works
- Tell us what you are working on
- We match you with a mentor
- You meet — in person or on a call — and agree what would actually help
- We stay in touch and connect you to the rest of the network
Apply
There is no fee. Tell us what you are building and a volunteer will read it — every application is seen by a person, and you will be told what happens next.