Name: Building Consumer and D2C Brands : Surat edition
Start: 2026-09-19T05:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T07:30:00.000Z
Location: Surat, Gujarat

Building Consumer and D2C Brands: Surat edition is a panel conversation hosted by the eChai India Startup Network, bringing together founders and operators who are actively building consumer-facing and direct-to-consumer businesses.

What it is

A focused panel discussion on the realities of building consumer and D2C brands in India.
A networking opportunity for founders, operators, and aspiring entrepreneurs in and around Surat.

Who it's for

Early-stage and growth-stage founders building consumer or D2C ventures.
Operators, marketers, and product builders working in consumer businesses.
Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring the D2C space, and anyone in the local startup ecosystem looking to learn from practitioners.

What to expect

Candid conversation with founders and operators sharing first-hand experience.
Practical perspectives on brand building, distribution, and scaling consumer businesses.
An open, community-driven format typical of eChai gatherings, with room for questions and discussion.
Time to connect with fellow founders and ecosystem members in Surat.

About the organiser

eChai India Startup Network is a long-running community platform that organises startup meetups, panels, and networking events across cities in India.
Its events are designed to connect founders, operators, and enablers at the local level, making them accessible and community-focused.

Details

Format: Panel conversation with founders and operators.
Location: Surat, Gujarat.
Price: Free to attend.
Registration: Via Eventbrite.

This edition is part of eChai's city-by-city series, giving the Surat startup community a chance to engage directly with people building consumer and D2C brands.

Building Consumer and D2C Brands : Surat edition

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