ARISE
Arise Connect 2 is a global accelerator designed for early-stage, high-impact startups across Fintech, Healthtech, Consumer, Climate, Deeptech, Mobility, AgriTech, EdTech, Web3, and the Future of Work.Building on the success of our first edition, this cohort brought together visionary founders from around the world—driven by innovation, inclusion, and scale.
The program delivered a powerful combination of expert-led global masterclasses, tailored mentorship, and hands-on support to help founders solve real-world challenges. Participants engaged in deep-dive sessions with global operators, strategic ecosystem connects, investor roundtables, and enterprise partnerships—crafted to accelerate their journey from idea to scalable venture.
CONNECT
2
1300+ Applicants
100+ Founder Accelerated
With curated growth tracks, cross-border market access, and focused investor exposure, Arise Connect 2 is more than an accelerator—it’s a global launchpad for the boldest builders of tomorrow.
2023
ARISE CONNECT
An event celebrating innovation and collaboration, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the industry to share their ideas, experiences, and insights.
MENTORS
ANKITA VASHISTHA
Founder & Managing Partner,
Arise Ventures
YOHAN SUDHEER
Head of Growth
Thera
DEREK OSGOOD
Founder & CEO
Ignition & DoubleO
GOUTHAM KURUMELLA
Head of Startup Solutions Architecture Amazon Web Services (AWS) India
KT McBRATNEY
General Partner & Head of Community
Renew Venture Capital
FRANK PENDLE
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Dhira ·
PUSHKINA NAUTIYAL
Chief Revenue Officer @ FROM & Advisory Board Member, Investor
KUMARA RAGHAVAN
Head, Startup Sales
AWS India
ANJALI SRIKANTH
Senior User Experience Designer
Oracle
CHANDRA BALANI
Head
AWS Industries India
PRITI SAWANT
Founder & CEO
JoulesToWatts Business Solutions
DR SRIKANTH SUNDARAJA
General Partner
Ventureast
VINAYAK HEDGE
Principal AI Advocate
Microsoft
ANISHA PATNAIK
Managing Partner
LexStart Partners
VINAYAK HEDGE
CEO, Sales Specialist, Author
Vrddhi Business Solutions
NEHA MOTWANI
Founder
Fitternity - Acquired by Cult.fit
MEET THE COHORT
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