It was awesome to present at the IIT Startups Demo Day on July 16th, 2025 (https://lnkd.in/gBYp_tEG)! We were thrilled to see the strong interest shown in Netra Systems https://netrasystems.com/ from customers, investors, collaborators, mentors, coaches, volunteers, and job-seekers. #Startups, #Entreprenureship
At Netra Systems, we are on a mission to empower ophthalmic scientists to develop new therapies for debilitating retina diseases and glaucoma—by providing them with cellular-resolution optical imaging systems (See Retinal Cells Nuclei Mosaic from Genentech by Taehoon Kim, Justin Elstrott and Tiffany Heaster-Ford). The enthusiasm for our work at Demo Day was truly energizing. #RetinaImaging, #OCT
I also had the privilege of meeting Arjun Malhotra—a true pioneer in computing, one of the driving forces behind HCLTech, and the Chairperson of IIT Startups. What struck me most was not just his incredible accomplishments in technology, but also the breadth of his impact.
In our conversation, I discovered that he is also a co-founder of SPIC MACAY, a cultural movement that shaped my own life. Thanks to SPIC MACAY, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet legends like Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Birju Maharaj, & Ustad Zakir Hussain—moments that still resonate with me today.
It was also wonderful to meet Monishi Sanyal, the founder and chief evangelist of IIT Startups, who was also short-listed for India’s Rowing Team for the Olympics—a true testament to his discipline & versatility.
It was also great to meet many other incredible innovators, founders, and investors who make this start-up ecosystem so vibrant.
It’s rare to meet leaders whose work bridges both technology and culture so profoundly. For me, Arjun Malhotra and Monishi Sanyal are reminders that true leadership isn’t just about building companies—it’s about creating movements, nurturing communities, and inspiring the next generation.
🙏 A heartfelt gratitude to the amazing mentors and coaches who guided us through this journey:
Mukesh Goel, Kishore Lakshminarayanan, Madhukar Thakur, Rajiv Puranik, Jyotin Gautam, Charu Rudrakshi, Sajai K., Arindam Guha, Sohag Desai, Hrishi Sathawane, Rajeev Jog, Bidyut Parruck, Dhaval N. Shah, Monishi Sanyal, and Sandeep Jain. Your dedication and selflessness make the IIT Startups ecosystem so powerful.
👉 If you’re an entrepreneur looking for support, mentorship, and inspiration, I strongly encourage you to apply and join IIT Startups Cohort #14. https://lnkd.in/gamS4hiA
💡 If you need more information, feel free to reach out to past cohort members, including Cohort 13 founders—it was a genuine pleasure collaborating with most of them, and their dedication and hard work made Demo Day unforgettable:
Divya Manjari & Rahul Desai Drezily Inc.
Ashfaq Rasheed, Adam Ketterer, MBA, & Abhishek Kumar AECInspire
Satyajeet Prasad Cognute Inc.
Manoj Paul Stratezy Labs
Pramin Pradeep & Vivek Nair BotGauge - AI QA Agent