Beyond the Boardroom: Draper’s Week in motion🌟

The Draper Express is your weekly roundup of events, people, programs and moments shaping the Draper community.

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DSH Hyderabad
September 03, 2025

From deep conversations on finance and mental health to crypto catch-ups, high-energy rallies on the badminton court and the buzz building for Draper Carnival — it’s been a week full of ideas, energy and community vibes at Draper Startup House Hyderabad!

✨ What went down this week at Draper

Finance X Mental Health Session by Communitie Hyderabad

Money and mindsets — two things we don’t always talk about in the same room. This week’s session by Communitie did just that, bringing founders and professionals together for an honest look at how financial stress, decision-making, and mental health are deeply connected. It wasn’t about textbook advice — it was real, relatable, and left everyone a little lighter and a lot more thoughtful

Hyderabad DAO x ETHGlobal Happy Hour

Crypto energy took over Draper with the ETHGlobal Happy Hour, hosted alongside Hyderabad DAO. Builders, traders, and curious minds came together for an evening of big conversations (and plenty of blockchain banter). From sharing notes on the latest in Web3 to swapping stories over drinks, it was a night where new collaborations felt inevitable..

📸 This week’s spotlight moment!

The Hyderabad community swapped laptops for racquets at Smash It Like a Founder. Founders, residents, and friends rallied and laughed their way through two hours of rallies, smashes and plenty of laughs reminded us that connections don’t just form at events or over coffee - sometimes, they start on the court.

📌 Draper Recommends

The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki — a must-watch for anyone building, dreaming, or just curious about the founder’s journey. It’s packed with timeless lessons on pitching, storytelling and getting things off the ground. Definitely worth your watchlist.

🚀What’s Brewing

🎪✨ Get ready, Hyderabad! Draper Carnival is here!
A full-day celebration of startups, founders, food, music and all the fun & learning you can pack into one place. And yes, everyone’s invited! 🚀

Here’s what’s in store:
- Startup stalls showcasing fresh ideas
- A Fireside Chat with founders & investors followed by startup pitches
- Food, music & a whole lot of community vibes

Whether you’re a founder, a student, a working professional, or just someone curious to explore - this is your chance to connect, network, and have fun! 🌟

📍 Venue: Draper Startup House, Hyderabad
🗓️ Date: 7th September
⏰ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📌 Showcase your startup? Register for a stall here: https://forms.gle/B7gDUpaJJHWFHXms9
🎟 Be part of the carnival? Sign up as an attendee here: https://forms.gle/LLGhgQT2smWaW4Fr9

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).

P.S. follow @dshhyderabad on Instagram to stay updated👀

Until then,
Team Draper Startup house