... used to celebrate when 500 people registered for our monthly community workshops. Then we checked the chat log during the live session it was a total ghost town. We stopped doing one-way webinars and switched to interactive roundtable discussions where attendees had to share their biggest current bottleneck in small groups. Attendance dropped slightly in raw numbers, but the post-event discussions, networking, and resource sharing skyrocketed. Optimize for deep participation over passive viewership. What format actually gets your ...

... spent undergrad in Stata and EViews running logit regressions on 200+ investors, modeling power sector data for 50 years to figure out where to put 40Cr of battery storage. When I had to plan our first roundtable, I didn't start with venue and snacks. I started like a thesis. What's the hypothesis? Who's the ICP? What do we want to learn vs

... spent undergrad in Stata and EViews running logit regressions on 200+ investors, modeling power sector data for 50 years to figure out where to put 40Cr of battery storage. When I had to plan our first roundtable, I didn't start with venue and snacks. I started like a thesis. What's the hypothesis? Who's the ICP? What do we want to learn vs

... High attendance is easily one of the most misleading community metrics out there. A crowded room where everyone is muted with their cameras off creates almost zero actual connection. We tried switching to intimate roundtables recently but the hardest part was getting people past that awkward initial silence. If you don't explicitly prompt everyone with a specific problem to talk about right away, people just freeze up. For those running small interactive sessions what ground rules or conversation starters ...

... investors, modeling power sector data for 50 years to figure out where to put 40Cr of battery storage. But here's what research actually teaches you - how to ask better questions. When I had to plan our first roundtable, I didn't start with venue and snacks. I started like a thesis. What's the hypothesis? Who's the ICP? What do we want to learn vs

... spent undergrad in Stata and EViews running logit regressions on 200+ investors, modeling power sector data for 50 years to figure out where to put 40Cr of battery storage. When I had to plan our first roundtable, I didn't start with venue and snacks. I started like a thesis. What's the hypothesis? Who's the ICP? What do we want to learn vs

... been that person at every event for the last 3 months. Samsung Xcelerate, IMC, GFF, GTM Builders Bangalore, two random roundtables in Gurgaon where the AC was too loud. I go, I collect 30 business cards, I have 20 conversations that feel important in the moment, and I come back with nothing. Not literally nothing. I have a Notes app with half-sentences like "Rohan - fintech infra - wants intros", ver similar contact history and 15 LinkedIn requests I sent ...

... both. So, I think mild personal branding without promoting your product aggressively is a good idea as long as the product is good. Comment from Piyush Gajrani(@piyush_teq): @busmark_w_nika Most founders don t fail at brand vs product they fail at timing clarity. Knowing when to show up vs

... which means "Wisdom" in Swahili). It s an AI marketplace where you can rent a Virtual C-Suite to debate your business strategy 24/7. What makes it different from ChatGPT? It s not just a chat; it s a Roundtable Simulation . The Conflict Engine: When you ask a question, the Virtual CFO (who guards the cash) will actually argue with the Virtual CMO (who wants to spend it). The CEO Verdict: The Virtual CEO listens to the debate and issues ...

... newer, has contextual awareness) Agentic coding assistants: - Cursor - Windsurf (getting tons of traction, especially w/ early startups) - Devin - has way fewer reviews and shoutouts (reviews by startups) on Product Hunt - but another founder spoke highly of it in the roundtable - Codebuff (formerly manicode) - AI agent in terminal  Other coding tools - Graphite - AI code reviewer - we use this and like it a lot Ad creative - Krea - came recommended by a founder in the roundtable

... help founders grow their networks and fundraise smarter. By leveraging social capital and automating key processes, they re redefining how founders connect with investors and partners. Follow Socap s co-founders on X: @ednevsky, @solonitsyn, @dmitry_star RoundtableRoundtable is building a LinkedIn for investors. With curated investor profiles and a detailed database, they make it easier than ever to find the perfect fit for your fundraising journey. Follow