Last few weeks at Draper Startup House felt like a movie you didn’t want to end.
We wrapped the Draper Founders Program with ten whirlwind days of learning, building and the kind of conversations that make you rethink your whole playbook. Founders walked out with sharper ideas, bigger networks and stories they’ll tell for years.

Then, we dialed the energy up again - from sketching wild ideas at the Baseline Design Event to trading calculated moves and cheeky bluffs at the Chess Tournament by Communitie Hyderabad. If you missed it… well, let’s just say you missed a month that played all the right moves.

Draper Founders Program – Wrapped!

For 10 unforgettable days, Draper Startup House Hyderabad turned into a high-energy playground for founders, dreamers and doers. The Draper Founders Program wasn’t just about building startups - it was about building momentum, confidence and connections that stick.

Mornings kicked off with problem-solving sprints and pitch workshops, afternoons brought deep dives into storytelling, growth hacking, and product strategy, and some evenings? They were for unexpected fun - improv icebreakers, rooftop brainstorming under the city lights, and even a few hilarious Pictionary games that had the room in stitches.

We also hosted fireside chats with industry leaders, founder story swaps over chai and collaborative challenges that pushed people outside their comfort zones (in the best way possible).

The grand finale, Demo Day, was electric - a room buzzing with investors, mentors and startup enthusiasts as founders took the mic and owned their stories. It was all big conversations, bigger dreams and the kind of energy you can still feel echoing through the walls.

Draper Heroes Spotlight:
🏆 Rushikesh Chavan, Founder of FinStocks AI
🏆 Shubham Sharma, Founder of Xaults
Both earned scholarships to Draper University, San Mateo.

Here’s to the 10 days that sparked a hundred ideas - and to the journeys that are only just getting started.

Want to be part of the next one? Join the waitlist for cohort 2:
https://tally.so/r/wvzZyg

Checkmates & Creative Breakthroughs

This week at Draper Startup House was all about strategy and creativity coming together in perfect harmony.

The Chess Tournament by Communitie Hyderabad brought intense focus and friendly competition, turning the space into a battleground of sharp moves and smart plays.

Meanwhile, Baseline: The Design Edition by Communitie Hyderabad delivered a creative trifecta - Art vs Design with Saurabh Malhotra (Creative Director, Manam Chocolate) sparked fresh perspectives, Tarun Oblum shared insights on Crafting a Lifestyle Brand, and the Designers’ Support Group created an open space for honest conversations and collaboration.

Two unique experiences, one vibrant community - where thoughtful play meets inspired creation.

That’s all for this one!

But the energy doesn't stop here. Whether you were part of the moments or just catching up now, we’re glad you’re here.

⭐️Keep showing up, keep building and we’ll see you around the house (or in your inbox next week).

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Until then,
Team Draper Startup house