This week at Draper Startup House was all about momentum — whether it was decoding the future of cloud-native apps, watching 150+ builders hustle through a high-energy hackathon, or diving deep into how consumer insights fuel winning startups. The mix of technical know-how, community energy, and founder wisdom reminded us why these rooms feel so electric. Every meetup, every conversation, every handshake — it’s all part of building something bigger, together.

✨ What went down this week at Draper

☁️ Cloud Native Digital Ocean Meetup

A room full of builders came together to talk cloud, scale, and what it really takes to run modern apps the native way. From sharing best practices to swapping personal war stories, the evening was equal parts technical deep-dive and community catch-up — the kind of session that leaves you with notes, ideas, and a few new friends.

📌Cardano Codex Hackathon with Hyderabad Dao

150+ developers, designers, and Web3 dreamers showed up for a 36-hour sprint of building on Cardano. Hosted with Hyderabad DAO, the hackathon wasn’t just about code — it was about collaboration, chaos, and the energy of watching big ideas come alive under pressure. Sleepless nights, caffeine-fueled problem solving, and plenty of “we actually pulled this off” moments defined the weekend.

🔍 eChai: How Consumer Insights Shape Winning Startups

We hosted Shipra Bhutada for a candid session on why listening to your users is more than just a checkbox — it’s a growth strategy. From decoding customer behavior to turning insights into product decisions, founders walked away with frameworks and stories they could apply straight to their own journeys. A solid reminder that the best startups don’t just build products, they build for people.

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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