What is CBA Catalysts of Ahmedabad?CBA Catalysts of Ahmedabad is powered by the global start-up ecosystem, Cross Border Angels & Experts (CBA) (https://crossborderangels.com/)

Cross Border Angels & Experts (CBA) is launching its highly successful program The Catalysts, empowering regional economic development. The Catalysts is a community level initiative with an objective to promote economic development & entrepreneurship in the region. The efficacy of this program can be observed by following the dynamics of the CBA Catalysts of Brampton.

The CBA Catalysts of Ahmedabad will facilitate building synergies by creating an anchor group of experts & investors associated with the city. The program provides a sophisticated platform to all stakeholders including investors, experts, corporates and entrepreneurs to express themselves to a curated audience and build collaborative value. The platform provides an opportunity to actively deliberate projects (local businesses/startups/SMEs) to be considered for provision of expertise and/or investments. These Catalysts would be an eclectic mix of individuals from varied backgrounds such as successful business owners, CXOs, doctors, lawyers and CAs.

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The Catalysts are the go to group for the Ahmedabad community and beyond. The most promising and high potential projects will be channelized to them for deliberation and action post a rigorous screening exercise by CBA. Their actions may contribute through capital investments, expertise & guidance and most importantly, community & economic development. The numerous skillsets of the group will create an atmosphere for a well-informed and intelligent mindshare which has a high probability of culminating into a

value-added outcome for the project being evaluated. CBA will also invite corporates based in the city to actively engage with the Catalysts to support relevant projects.

If you’ve identified the Catalyst in you, if you are a stakeholder who wants to get involved more actively in the community or if you’re a startup/entrepreneur who wants to understand how the Catalysts can guide or support your business, come on over at our CBA Catalysts of Ahmedabad Launch session scheduled on 11th October 2018 at 1st Floor, 105, Brooklyn Tower, Near YMCA Club, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 380051, Gujarat.

Who can apply to become a Catalyst?You maybe eligible to join as a Catalyst if you can tick off all of the listed attributes in either category;

How will the Catalysts help the community, entrepreneurs & startups?

Investor Catalyst

Accredited InvestorWilling to screen deals and consider investing in startups or entrepreneurial projectsUnderstand the risks and rewards associated with early stage investmentsMay choose to look at only local deals or also cross border opportunities

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Mentor Catalyst

Have demonstrated expertise and have been celebrated in their industry /verticalWilling to invest time to guide entrepreneurs on various aspects including technical developments, business strategy, regulatory requirements, fund raising, etc.Approachable, good communication skills and a good listener!May choose to negotiate equity, fee or any other form of compensation with the entrepreneur based on mutual agreement.

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Agenda

5:00 - 5:30 PM 5:30 - 5:45 PM 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5:45 - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - Onward

Session - I Session - II

Introduction to CBA Catalyst Program by Ashwin Sanzgiri, Chief Catalyst of Brampton

Networking over dinner

Registration PanelDiscussion

Pitching & Deliberationfor 5 Startups