Tech meet discusses the scope and challenges of starting IT companies in small towns
The Hindu
BeTCA organised 2nd Belagavi Tech Meet 2023, bringing together 300 entrepreneurs, investors & IT professionals. Panel discussion discussed scope & challenges of starting IT companies in small towns. Event facilitated introduction of angel investors & aimed to promote tech ecosystem & foster innovation. BeTCA is a non-profit collective dedicated to knowledge sharing, networking & industry development.
The Belagavi Technology Companies Association (BeTCA) organised the second edition of the Belagavi Tech Meet 2023 in Belagavi recently.
Over 300 entrepreneurs, investors, IT and other professionals associated with IT and ITeS and other technology companies gathered to listen to the experiences of their peers and grow networks.
The event also witnessed the formal launch of BeTCA. An informal group of professionals organised the first such meet in 2022.
In a panel discussion, CEO of Saankhya Labs Parag Naik and founder of DoSelect Iliyas Shirol said that meet discussed the scope and challenges of starting IT companies in small towns. They said that the meet is a significant step forward in uniting the local tech community to drive innovation and growth in the region.
Saankhya Labs is a company that works in 5G and satellite communications.
“The meet facilitated the introduction of some angel investors who said they are keen on supporting and nurturing start-ups in Belagavi. This will embolden youth with good ideas to try to start companies, rather than work for others,” said R.K. Patil, a member of the organising committee.
“The event helped companies come together, share their expertise and explore opportunities for collaboration. The event aims to promote the growth of the tech ecosystem in the region and foster innovation. This is inline with the government’s vision of Beyond Bengaluru,” said Uday Kinjwadkar, a member of the organising committee.
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