Google has announced the launch of Google Startup School 2023 in India, aiming to foster the growth of startups beyond the major cities. In collaboration with Startup India, this virtual program is set to commence on July 11, 2023, following the overwhelming response received during the previous edition.
The eight-week program aims to reach an impressive number of 30,000 startups, providing them with tailored knowledge and mentorship. With the participation of over 30 experts from Google and the industry, including transformative entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry leaders, Startup School 2023 aims to equip startups with essential skills for success.
The curriculum will cover a wide range of topics crucial to startup growth, such as AI, product and tech strategy, marketing and global expansion, as well as funding and leadership. Notable figures leading the sessions include Bikram Bedi, Managing Director of Google Cloud India; Aastha Grover, Vice President of Invest India and Head of Startup India; Vani Kola, Managing Director of Kalaari Capital; and Ashish Kashyap, Founder and CEO of Indmoney.
The program serves as a platform for startups to innovate responsibly, learn best practices, and thrive in India’s unique ecosystem. It also recognizes emerging startup hubs in cities like Indore, Madurai, and Gorakhpur.
To participate in the eight-week virtual series, interested individuals can register through the Google India page.
Key Sessions and Speakers at Google Startup School 2023
The program will feature a variety of sessions led by experts in their respective fields. Here are some of the key sessions and speakers:
- Deploying Cloud and unleashing the power of data – Bikram Bedi, Managing Director, Google Cloud India
- Government benefits available for entrepreneurs – Aastha Grover, Vice President, Invest India Head, Startup India, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Leadership strategies to be an effective founder – Vani Kola, Managing Director, Kalaari Capital
- Zero To One – product management for startups – Ashish Kashyap, Founder & CEO, Indmoney
- Shaping an effective product strategy – Nithin Kamat, Founder & CEO, Zerodha
- Building Android apps for the next billion users – Sanjeev Barnwal, Founder & CTO Meesho
- A startup founder’s guide to personal branding – Gayatri Yadav, Chief Marketing Officer, Peak XV Partners
- How AI is powering the next generation of startups solving India’s unique needs – Ajey Gore, Operating Partner-Technology Peak XV
- Managing relationships with investors – Shuvi Shrivastava, Partner, Lightspeed
- Growing profitably: Principles for achieving your business goals with marketing – Afsar Ahmad, Co-founder, Gameberry Labs
These sessions will provide valuable insights and strategies to help startups succeed in their respective industries.
Manmeet K Nanda, Joint Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative. Nanda stated, “Startup India and Google, with their shared mission of contributing to the growth of entrepreneurship in the country, have come together to enable startups at scale through this program.”
Google Startup School 2023 is set to empower startups, promote responsible innovation, and contribute to the thriving Indian startup ecosystem.
