US India Chamber of Commerce Austin

?? It’s Official—Only?7 Days?Until Our Last Event of 2024! December 3rd, 2024 5PM - 8PM ???SURPRISE ENTERTAINMENT AND VIP GUESTS!?? Venue: THE No.1 Rated Indian Restaurant in Austin! Clay Pit Contemporary Cuisine With the value you've gained from the Chamber and its events, we'd be excited to have you celebrate with us. *As always, we'll have food and drinks available*???? Registration link in the comments Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava

?? We’re just 12 days away from our final event of the year at Clay Pit, the No. 1 rated Indian restaurant in Austin! If you've found value in our Chamber this year, we invite you to join us for one last memorable evening. Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones. ??This will be a great opportunity to network and catch up on those missed connections! Registration in the comments. Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava #ChamberOfCommerce #Networking #Entrepreneur #AustinTexas #Success #SmallBusiness #Innovation

??An opportunity to connect with the 4th MOST ACTIVE VC FUND in INDIA! SucSEED Ventures will be in town tonight! Starting at 5:30pm: An event filled with with senior corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, ultra-HNIs, and family offices. They will provide insights into their future investment strategies with information about the new USD-denominated Growth Fund and wrap up with an interactive Q&A. ??The US India Chamber of Commerce Austin is proud to showcase these amazing folks. RSVP link in the comments, venue details will follow post-registration. And feel free to invite friends interested in the Indian startup scene to RSVP too! Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava Vikrant Varshney | J A Chowdary (JA) | Lax (Rao) Chepuri | V V S N Raju | Ramesh Loganathan | Dhiraj Kumar Sinha #Entrepreneur #IndianStartups #ChamberOfCommerce #DeepTech #Innovation #Investments #VentureCapital #VC #GlobalExpansion #India #AustinTexas

?? This week's featured member: Welcome to the US India Chamber of Commerce Austin, Syed Rahman! Our new member is a Project Management Professional, with over 25 years of experience in IT services! ???? As President of ManEvSis LLC, he spearheads strategic initiatives, fosters client relationships, and leads high-performing teams to deliver innovative, technology-driven solutions. His expertise spans team management, process implementation, and business growth. ManEvSis has successfully worked with the Austin Police Department, Texas Education Service Centers, Department of Budget & Management, MD! ?? He’s also partnered with major companies like Amazon, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Databricks, Docusign, OMNIA Partners, Microsoft, and many more. View his company: https://manevsis.com/ Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava #Innovation #Technology #AustinTexas #ChamberOfCommerce #IT #Community #Entrepreneur #Software #Business

??As another week comes to a close, we want to extend a big thank you to Neharika Mehta for renewing your membership! We truly appreciate your continued support! ??????Neha is the CEO and Co-Founder of?Seashore Solutions LLC , a certified MBE/WBE in Austin. The company specializes in?software solutions?and?consulting, focusing on Enterprise Application Development with agile methods. Under Neha’s leadership, Seashore launched LogiTrac360 for logistics management and offers customized solutions like ZOHO integration and advanced ERP applications. With?19 years?in business operations and software development, Neha is known for her client-focused approach. Before Seashore, she worked with organizations like?The World Bank, Sony Electronics, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, Bank of NY Mellon,?and?Dun & Bradstreet. ??A serial investor in private real estate, she also holds degrees in Management of Information Systems, Marketing, and Finance. Neha actively fosters innovation as a member of Small Business Majority. Connect with Neharika and view her company here: https://lnkd.in/du9t7sp6 Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava #Consulting #ChamberOfCommerce #RealEstate #IT #Technology #Innovation #Community #Entrepreneur #Investor #Software #Finance

The Chamber had the privilege of attending the Diwali Celebration at the Texas Governor’s Mansion. It was an honor to join Governor Greg Abbott, First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, TX Economic Development Corporation Chairman Mr. Arun Agarwal, and Consul General of India, Mr. DC Manjunath, in celebrating this festive occasion. Featured in the photos are the Chamber’s founding board members Jignesh Patel, Sri Rao Boddapu, Krishna Kumar, and founding board secretary Chirag Shah. This event highlighted the strength of Texas' vibrant Indian-American community and its valuable contributions. Wishing everyone a joyful Diwali! Chirag Shah Jignesh PatelSri Rao BoddapuKrishna Kumar Manjunath Chennerappa Arun Agarwal Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott

??Happy Diwali and Happy Halloween! This was one of our BEST events ever! We are so pleased to have had the opportunity to be a part of Austin Tech Week! ??The atmosphere was buzzing with engaging conversations and meaningful connections, both with familiar faces and new friends. The US India Chamber of Commerce Austin is dedicated to helping you grow your business and network. Big thank you to our speakers, planners, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who attended—this event wouldn’t have been possible without you! Nikos Iatropoulos Marc Nathan Jaleh Daie, PhD Rajini Kodialam Oksana Malysheva Aruni Gunasegaram Rajaa Grar Milam Newby Anupam Govil ??Our sponsor: Vinson & Elkins Mark your calendars for our next event: a holiday party on December 3rd. Stay tuned for more details! We can’t wait to see you there! Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava #Entrepreneur #ChamberOfCommerce #AustinTexas #AI #Manufacturing #RealEstate #FinTech #Innovation #Finance #Business #VentureCapital #Investor #PrivateEquity #Tech #Leadership

?? We can't wait to see you TODAY at 5 PM! Anupam Govil will be moderating the two sessions on securing funding and growth. ??He is a Managing Partner at Avasant, a top management consulting firm specializing in Digital Transformation, Sourcing, and Globalization. He oversees Global Strategic Sales and Marketing and serves on the board of the Avasant Foundation. Additionally, he is the President of AvaSense, Avasant's subsidiary that provides a SaaS-based sourcing governance solution. ??With over 30 years of experience, Anupam is a recognized advocate for digital transformation and globalization. He has offered strategic advice to global enterprises, technology companies, and private equity funds. He has also consulted for governments and investment promotion agencies in more than 50 countries, focusing on technology-driven economic development. Before joining Avasant, Anupam was the CEO of Global Equations, a leading globalization advisory firm. He is an active advisor and investor in various emerging tech startups and venture capital firms. Nearshore Americas has frequently named him one of the Top 30 Influential Industry Executives. ??Anupam is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker and chairs several prominent industry conferences, including Avasant’s Empowering Beyond summits, Digital Convergence, and Automation Innovation. ??Join us today at 5pm! Registration link in the comments. Space is limited—first come, first served. Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava Austin Tech Week #Leadership #Innovation #Technology #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Business #AustinTexas #Consulting #Marketing #Sales #Globalization #SaaS #FinTech #AI #Startup

We are 1?? DAY away from the event! Rajaa Grar will be participating in the second session. ??With 20 years of experience in marketing + business in the U.S. and globally at Fortune 100 companies like Starbucks, Kellogg Company, and Amazon. She transformed niche brands such as Paula's Choice Skincare and C4 Energy into household names, leading them to successful strategic outcomes (Unilever and Dr. Pepper Keurig) and skyrocketing valuations in 2020 and 2022. She is a beauty and wellness entrepreneur and a venture partner with early-stage consumer VC Springdale Ventures, based in Austin. ??Rajaa's leadership as CMO and CDO was pivotal in expanding C4 Energy, a CPG beverage and pre-workout brand. Her innovative marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships doubled the brand's digital and total revenue, surpassing $130 million and $520 million in ARR, respectively. This growth culminated in a 5X increase in the company’s value to $3 billion over two years. ??During her tenure at Paula’s Choice Skincare, Rajaa spearheaded all brand, social, and retail initiatives, driving the brand's creative transformation and explosive social/influencer growth. Her strategic vision was instrumental in establishing the brand's presence on social media and the influencer landscape for the first time in the company’s history. This 20-month transformation (2018-2020) led to a significant 3X increase in revenue to over $300 million and the brand's first distribution in SEPHORA, as well as international expansion in India. Previously, Rajaa was at Amazon as Head of the Premium Skincare category, where she accelerated growth from low to high double digits year-over-year and launched prestige skincare brands like Supergoop!, Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc., and Tony Moly on the platform. Before that, she spent three years at Starbucks, leading all brand and digital marketing efforts for the Frappuccino and Double Shot energy brands in the Latin America Business CPG Unit. ??She holds an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Marketing and International Business, and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Microbiology from the Université de Montréal. Born in France, she grew up in Casablanca, Morocco, and Montreal, Canada. She speaks and writes fluently in five languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Passionate about fitness, wellness, and beauty, she lives in Austin with her husband and twins. ??Join us on October 29th to hear Rajaa's insights! Registration link in the comments. Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava Austin Tech Week #Leadership #ChamberOfCommerce #CPG #Beauty #Fitness #Business #Management #VentureCapital #Funding #Startup #VC #AustinTexas #Marketing #Growth #Strategy #Retail

?? Happy Friday everyone! Allow me to introduce Milam Newby for our October 29th event before the weekend starts! ??Milam is a Partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Venture Capital group at Vinson & Elkins in Austin. He leads the firm’s Technology practice, advising on transactions across various industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, chemicals, transportation, and energy. Over the past decade, Milam has focused on representing investors and startups in private financing deals. ??He helps emerging companies navigate the journey from early-stage financing to successful exits through mergers, acquisitions, or public offerings. His transactional expertise also includes management buyouts, debt financing, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. In addition to these transactions, Milam advises Fortune 500 companies on everyday matters related to organization, capital structure, stock incentives, governance, litigation risk management, securities law compliance, and disclosure. ??Clients describe him as “a brilliant relationship-builder” who is “incredibly dedicated” (Chambers USA, 2024). He is frequently recognized by legal publications like Chambers USA for his Corporate and M&A practice, as well as by Legal 500, Lawdragon, and Super Lawyers! ??Join us on October 29th to hear Milam's insights! Registration link in the comments. Anupam Govil Sri Rao Boddapu Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Sonali Amodwala , ChFC Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Vijay Reddy Pitta Guru C Reddy Dorsala, MBA, EA Uday Vedre Sanjay Ramchander Jessica Yang Manu Sebastian Rajendra Srivastava Austin Tech Week #Leadership #ChamberOfCommerce #Tech #Innovation #Startup #Mergers #Acquisition #Law #Ventures #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #LifeSciences #Manufacturing #Energy #Finance #FinTech