Since 2022, I have been reflecting on two key aspects 👇: 1. How did SaaSBoomi Caravan come to be? The idea for SaaSBoomi Caravan originated with Manav Garg, who envisioned the need to build the brand for SaaSBoomi (SB) in the United States. The goal was to ensure that the investor and founder communities in the US knew about SB and the burgeoning IndiaSaaS ecosystem. Vinod Muthukrishnan, with his charm, execution prowess, and leadership skills, became the face of this initiative, helping to organize an impressive first event. Despite being a 10-day event, it was packed with a meticulously planned program. Vinod Muthukrishnan, Priya Ramachandran, Avinash Harsh and I wanted to design the SaaSBoomi Caravan differently. We aimed to build relationships first, with work being a natural byproduct. My understanding of technology and the power of SaaS has been shaped through deep conversations with founders and senior leaders. We wanted to replicate this process with Caravan, so we created smaller, intimate groups where people could learn from each other’s experiences and challenges. Our goal was to "unconference" the typical founder summit experience. 2. What drives the SaaSBoomi Caravan? The primary motivation behind the SaaSBoomi Caravan is to help our founders gain a deeper understanding of the US market, including business practices, market scale, and strategies for building products suited for that market. It serves as an excellent platform to connect with key figures in the India-US corridor. There’s a lot of bonding and learning involved, particularly regarding go-to-market (GTM) strategies for the US. While we provide playbooks for the Indian market, the US market is very different. With good people and luck being on our side, Caravan has evolved into a supportive community for founders building for the US market. Founders come forward to help each other, fostering a collaborative environment. We are now all set for our third edition, with passes available at super early bird pricing that closes soon. Follow the link in the comments to reserve your spot at the Caravan '24. Let's ride! 🙌
Joseph Abraham
9mo
Great post Avinash Raghava. Manav Garg's vision and Vinod Muthukrishnan's execution truly brought SaaSBoomi Caravan to life! It's amazing to see how community builders like you Avinash are shaping the IndiaSaaS ecosystem. Can't wait to see what the third edition has in store! PS: Would love to join you all this time :)
Avinash Harsh
9mo
Well said! Collaborating with Avinash Raghava Vinod Muthukrishnan and Priya Ramachandran to launch the SaaSBoomi Caravan program was a standout moment for me in 2022. Leveraging the US core team's expertise in building and scaling startups we designed it to be fun and actionable workshop style, instead of general sessions. Huge props to Avinash Raghava and the SaaSBoomi team for creating such an awesome culture and community. The camaraderie is unparalleled. Whether you're an investor, serial entrepreneur, or early-stage founder, join this movement if you haven't already! https://saasboomi.org/events/caravan-24/
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