Bengaluru

You'll need your own laptop and charger. Everything else is provided.

Bring your laptop & charger

The buildathon runs for 8 hours straight, so plan your day accordingly.

It's an 8-hour sprint

The event is at Razorpay's headquarters in Bangalore.

Venue is Razorpay HQ

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OpenCode

OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent.

SEED.run

Seed makes it easy for teams to deploy serverless applications on AWS.

SST is an open-source framework for building apps in your infrastructure.

Anomaly

Anomaly is a software company that builds open-source developer tools.

We are lucky to have a great group of investors including Reid Hoffman, Max Levchin, Russ Simmons, Steve Chen, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Aber Whitcomb, James Hong, Jim Young, Ashwin Navin, and a few others.

AwarenessHub

iUpload

Toronto District School Board

supermemory

ENS Labs Ltd

GDG on Campus | VIT Chennai

mocha

Dimension

Github [optional]

This event scores L4 (4.0/5). The category median is L3 (3.0/5).

This category hasn't been calibrated yet. Scores are based on general platform standards.

this category hasn't been calibrated yet — scoring against general platform standards for now

Yes! But make sure they register from the same link. Only registered folks are allowed.

Can I invite a +1?

How long is the event?

Your laptop, charger, and your best ideas. We’ll handle the rest.

What should I bring?

 This is for people who have already built and want to go harder.

 Is this beginner-friendly?

Razorpay

GrowthX

india's first opencode buildathon

2026-04-14T08:53:14.619Z

Razorpay (Arena Office)

Have your laptop with your coding environment fully set up before you arrive.

Bring your laptop ready

This is a full-day, hands-on buildathon—plan your schedule accordingly.

It's an 8-hour day

If you can't make it, opt out early so someone else can attend.

No refunds for no-shows

 Any side project or buildathon you've worked on? What did you build?

This event scores L3 (3.0/5). The category median is L3 (3.0/5).

No, this session is designed to be experienced live. Recordings don’t do justice to the quality of interaction and context you’ll gain by being present.

Will there be a recording?

Bring your laptop with your coding setup ready - whether that’s Cursor, Claude, Antigravity, or anything you’re comfortable with. And come with a mind full of curiosity, excitement, and ideas.

What should I bring to the event?

Most AI projects never leave the world of screens. That changes here.

I'm hosting an AI on Hardware Buildathon, where you spend a full day building AI skills on Trace smart glasses—no embedded systems, no firmware, just your idea and working code by day’s end.

You’ll walk away with an AI use case that actually runs on hardware and hands-on experience with real-world AI interfaces.

If you care more about shipping than talking, this is your kind of build.

Saturday, 18 Apr 2026 · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. ₹749.

details here: [rsvp_url]

AI on Hardware Buildathon

AI on Hardware Buildathon is coming up this Saturday, 19 Apr 2026.

You’ll leave with a working AI use case running on Trace smart glasses—not just a slide deck.

No firmware. No embedded systems. Bring your problem and build, hands-on.

Ticket is ₹749.

details here: [rsvp_url]

AI + Hardware Buildathon

2026-04-13T11:37:43.744Z

BizzHub (Esquire)

This pass covers demos and networking, not hands-on hackathon participation.

Spectator access only

You'll watch top project demos and network with 100+ AI engineers.

Networking & demo showcase

OpenAI

Cockroach Labs

I work with engineering leaders across the SaaS, Fintech and Gaming space to innovate on their database strategy to ensure superior user experiences and accelerated growth.

CockroachDB is the cloud native, distributed SQL database for the planet's most demanding enterprise applications.

Mixpanel

➡️ #1 Rep globally for FY 2022-23 across all sales segments
➡️ >$1M in closed ARR
➡️ Awarded President's Club
➡️ Closest single largest deal in the Startup Segment in the history of the company
➡️ 44% win rate from outbound opps [best across company]

I work with high-growth digital-first companies. helping them leverage the power of data to understand their users better.

Verloop.io

- 1st hire as part of the sales motion for Verloop.io in Southeast Asia.
- Worked primarily across the payments-tech, e-commerce, healthcare and digital apps domain
- The region grew from Zero to over USD 100k ARR in 7 months

Lucky to have spent the formative years of my career at an org like Razorpay.

Half a decade of spending time across multiple business teams, ranging from CS to Ops to Sales.

- Set up initial set of merchant onboarding policies and processes
- Kickstarted Risk and Fraud Ops teams
- Managed relationships with top tier customers to ensure delight and exceed expectations
- Launched the RazorpayX Business Banking initiative capturing the early set of customers

Zomato

7 months, 2 cities, 3 roles

- Launched Online Ordering in Ahmedabad
- Spread the word around Zomato's ads products with pure on-the-ground field sales based approaches.

Databricks

GitHub

As a Program Manager, I supported the GitHub Developer Relations team with:

- Planning and execution of Constellation 2024, GitHub's developer conference celebrating the best of the Indian developer community, which attracted thousands of registrations and engaged 900+ in-person attendees in Bengaluru, India.
- Key programs such as the Global Meetups Program and premier events like GitHub Universe Recap and GitHub Connect India.
- Developed processes and automations to scale GitTogethers program in India, hosting 39 premier developer meetups in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai July 2024 to July 2025. These in-person events featured over 200 speakers and engaged more than 10,000 of India's most active developers, bringing them closer to the GitHub ecosystem.
- Represented the voice of developers internally, working with teams across the company to bring their insights back into GitHub.

OutSystems

As part of the Developer Relations team at OutSystems, I focused on expanding our global community programs in the Asia-Pacific region.

Some programs and initiatives I have worked on:

- #14DaysOfOutSystems Challenge, a cohort-based learning program for developers who are new to OutSystems. Participants start following a 14-day learning plan and help each other along the way.

- OutSystems Developer Journey, a 4-stage self-paced learning journey for anyone to go from absolute beginner to certified OutSystems developer.

- OutSystems Student Accelerator, a structured learning program for university students to get started with low-code app development, build applications, get certified, and become job-ready.

- OutSystems User Groups (OSUGs) are community-driven chapters in different cities worldwide. I am supporting user group organizers in APAC to host technical events and build a strong community of OutSystems developers in their cities and regions.

- Hosted large-scale internal hackathons with our key global partners such as Infosys, KPMG, etc.

- OutSystems Intro Talks, 90-mins introduction to low-code app development.

Progate

Progate is an online coding learning platform from Japan with over 2 million learners across the world. I was involved in managing the India community at Progate, building and scaling programs to engage our community of over 200,000 learners in India.

Some programs and initiatives I have worked on:

- Progate's Community Partnership with Hacktoberfest 2020 (Sept 2020)
Finalized this partnership and helped 100+ student volunteers to plan and execute their own online meetups, inspiring thousands of university students to start their open source journey.

- Progate Learning Jams (Feb 2020 - Feb 2021)
Helping beginners to try their hands on new technologies such as React, Node, etc. Planned and executed over 30 Learning Jams in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Indore, Nagpur, Mumbai, etc, and 10+ online Learning Jams covering different topics.

- Progate Week of Learning (Sep 2019 - Feb 2020)
An intensive week-long learning program to combine online and offline learning. 8000+ students from 50+ universities across India started their web development journey with a 'Week of Learning'

- Progate India Community Support Program (2019)
Connected with 10+ nonprofit organizations working for tech skilling or digital empowerment, helped them with support and resources to do more good.

- Progate Student Ambassadors Program (2018)
Over the period of 6 months, 30+ ambassadors in universities across India hosted technical activities and workshops in their campus, helping hundreds of students to learn new skills.

- Hour of Code™ 2018 Campaign (Supported by Progate)
Reached 6000+ high school students in 20 cities across India, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Varanasi and more. Trained 100+ volunteers on how they can inpire school students to learn to code. Collaborated with partners like CodeChef and DigitalOcean.

Skillenza

- Worked alongside teams from DigitalOcean, AWS, Digital Domain, Société Générale, etc to plan and execute various developer events across the country (both online and offline)
- Helped in the execution of Hack2Innovate 2017, series of 7 deep-tech hackathons in cities across India. While working with teams from T-Hub, Microsoft, NVIDIA and PwC.
- Built a diverse team of experienced mentors for Rajasthan Hackathon 4.0, Rajasthan Government's biggest technical event.
- Handled Skillenza's student developer engagement, came up with initiatives and university programs such as Skillenza Campus Hustlers (SCH). Supported 25+ hackathons in different campuses reaching thousands of university students.

Owning Databricks’ university alliances and student programs strategy for India, focusing on building a strong pipeline of data and AI talent across top institutions. My responsibilities include:

- Building and nurturing partnerships with faculty, university leadership, and student communities to integrate Databricks into teaching, projects, and research.
- Designing and executing scalable programs including workshops, hackathons, and curriculum collaborations.
- Enabling students and educators with Databricks resources, training, and community so they can gain hands-on experience with Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
- Tracking program health through engagement, adoption, and pipeline metrics. Iterating on initiatives based on feedback from campuses and internal stakeholders.

MongoDB

-  Collaborated closely with regional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment for MongoDB User Groups (MUG) program.
- Supported 40 existing MongoDB User Groups globally and launched/revived chapters in key cities including Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Rio de Janeiro, and Cape Town. 
- Managed operations as the DRI for 24 user group events, totalling over 4,600 RSVPs.

GitHub Community SRM

Responsible for exploring and building early-stage partnerships for Progate in India. Finalized academic partnerships with 15+ schools and universities in different cities across India.

Uber

Managed the process of on-boarding new partners and supporting existing ones.
Managed in-person communications (both 1-1 and 1-many) between Uber and its partner community.

Yes! You’re welcome to invite a +1 - a friend, colleague, or someone who’ll genuinely benefit. Just make sure they register through your invite link.

Every new wave in AI comes from people who build, not just talk.

We're hosting a Codex demo showcase and networking pass—your chance to connect directly with 100+ engineers pushing boundaries with LLMs.

This spectator pass gets you into the main showcase and a hands-on networking session. Perfect if you're a founder, VC, or builder seeking real AI conversations—no hype, just substance.

Happening on Thursday, 16 Apr 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

details here: [rsvp_url]

OpenAI Codex hackathon (spectator pass)

Gabriel Chua

Vaibhav Srivastav

2026-04-10T07:48:27.320Z

Prestige Falcon Towers

Demos are live with screens mirrored and laptops open — no slides.

Bring your laptop

Intros start immediately and the full session is only 2 hours.

Arrive on time

Which claude code plan are you on?

How many claude skills/custom workflows have you built

What are the problems your workflow is solving

Please share links of custom skills you have built that are on GitHub/live (optional)

This event scores L0 (0.0/5). The category median is L4 (3.5/5).

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How long is the session?

This is Showcase. If you haven't built a workflow yet, catch us at a future learning event.

What if I don't have a Claude code workflow?

Most people are still asking what Claude Code can do. But a few have already built workflows that replace headcount and kill busywork.

I'm hosting the Claude Code Showcase I Blr Edition for operators, builders, and founders who want to push what's possible with Claude Code. This is hands-on. Leading AI builders will demo the actual workflows they're running in production—laptops open, zero slides.

You'll take home 2–3 workflows to rebuild for your team, plus new connections in the AI tools space.

Sunday, 12 Apr 2026 · 12:00 PM

Price: 199.

details here: [rsvp_url]

Claude Code Showcase I Blr Edition

If you've wondered what Claude Code can actually do, this event is for you.

I’m bringing together sharp AI builders to demonstrate real workflows—not theory.

You’ll walk away with processes you can use yourself, and a glimpse of what’s really possible.

Sunday, 12 Apr 2026 · 12:00 PM

₹199 entry.

details here: [rsvp_url]

2026-04-07T13:02:57.989Z

Light food and drinks are provided, but bring your own beverages if you'd like.

BYOB encouraged

The full tournament runs about 5 hours, so block your schedule accordingly.

Plan for 5 hours

Tired of just talking football? Here's a chance to play for bragging rights.

I'm hosting a FIFA tournament with full group stages, knockouts, and a grand final. Pick your club, show up, and find out who really brings the heat.

Expect five hours of 1v1 matches, some light food, and a proper football crowd. Snacks are sorted, and BYOB is welcome.

Saturday, 4 Apr 2026 · 6:00 PM. Entry is Rs 199.

details here: [rsvp_url]

FIFA Night with Boys

The FIFA tournament is coming up this Sunday.

Ready for 5 hours of gameplay, knockouts, and a shot at the finals?

Whether you want to play or just hang out with football fans, this is for you. Food and drinks are sorted. Ticket: ₹199.

details here: [rsvp_url]

2026-03-31T10:10:41.452Z

Superjoin (previously Stackit)

Food and drinks aren't covered. Be ready to pay for your own order.

Food is self-pay

What brings you to this event?

What's the step or problem you're struggling with?

What kind of support are you looking for from a peer group?

What kind of support can you provide peer group?

Food and drinks are on a cash-and-carry basis, feel free to order what you like

Will food be provided?

Career Conversations Over Coffee

2026-03-27T12:47:33.109Z

Just Loaf

You'll need it if you want to join the pint-coding session.

Food and drinks are pay-your-own, so bring a way to pay.

Drinks are on you

The exact location will be shared after your RSVP is confirmed.

Venue details coming soon

Your name

This will tell me whether to include or exclude this vibe-coding session.

Would you linke to participate in Pint-coding?

Yep, since it’s a public meetup — feel free to bring a friend. Just make sure they’re not here to pitch their “stealth AI startup” within 3 minutes of arriving.

Can I bring a +1?

Whatever you’d wear to grab a drink with smart, slightly nerdy friends. No dress code. No blazers required. Hoodies welcome.

What should I wear?

This is a pay-for-your-own kind of situation. We’ll be at a place with good drinks and decent food — you can order what you like.

Food & drinks scene?

We’ll share the exact location details after RSVP. It’ll be a central, easy-to-reach spot with parking/Uber access — no treasure hunt involved.

Where is it happening? Parking?

Don’t be a jerk. No hard selling, no talking over people, no “I know everything about AI” energy. Good vibes > big egos.

Any rules or things to keep in mind?

If you wish to participate in Pint coding please do. Else no need.

Do I need to carry my laptop?

Sure, you can skip the pint-coding event.

Can I skip the Pint-coding and just chill and scoot?

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Eat-Drink-Scoot 🥢🍸🏃🏾

2026-03-24T15:37:50.435Z

Pecos Stones 2.0

This is an evening event with a dress code. Come dressed up.

Dress to impress

You should have stayed abroad at least for 1 year

Do I have to be an NRI?

Will there be vegan food?

Is there valet parking?

Dress to impress. This is an evening event and you need to dress up. 

What do I wear?

Many returning and visiting NRIs struggle to find a real sense of belonging in India.

I'm hosting a NRI Homecoming Dinner to create a space for open conversation, stories, and connection. You'll meet folks from top startups, FAANG, and more.

We keep it high-quality and focused, so everyone has a chance to truly connect. Intro round, cue cards, and a dinner curated by Foodstories founders. There's even an ice cream and hot sauce tasting experience.

Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Price: ₹1200.

details here: [rsvp_url]

NRI Homecoming Dinner

NRI Homecoming Dinner is coming up soon.

If you want real stories, shared challenges, and real talk about the NRI experience, this is where you find your people.

We’ll also have an ice cream and hot sauce tasting. Dinner included.

Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 7:00 PM

Price: ₹1200

details here: [rsvp_url]

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2026-03-24T15:07:46.431Z

Garden Cafe Foodstories Bangalore

Basic art supplies are included. Bring your own favorites if you prefer.

Materials are provided

Food and drinks are available on a cash-and-carry basis at the venue.

Food isn't included

Sometimes words fail when emotions run deep. That's why I'm hosting an Art Journaling workshop focused on mental wellness and self-expression.

This is a guided session designed for anyone, no experience needed. We'll use creative exercises and journaling to turn feelings into art, without worrying about skill.

You'll leave with your own journal pages, practical tools for independent practice, and a sense of calm.

Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. ₹894.

details here: [rsvp_url]

Art Journaling 

Art Journaling for Mental Wellness is coming up soon. 

This is your chance to step away from the noise and create personal, calming art with zero pressure. All materials supplied, just bring yourself.

Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Paid event (₹894).

details here: [rsvp_url]

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Linisha 

Shalini Raman

2026-03-20T15:05:20.859Z

Foundry House - Coffee + Cowork

This is a discussion, not a talk. Read or listen to the paper beforehand.

Read the paper first

Food and beer are cash-and-carry, so bring a way to pay.

Food and drinks aren't covered

How do AI models slip out of their "helpful assistant" role and switch personas? Anthropic's recent paper lays out some surprising findings.

I'm hosting a relaxed paper discussion—think research group meets casual hangout. We'll break down the paper, swap questions, and argue insights over beer.

Walk away with a sharper grasp of AI personas and where AI safety could be heading, plus perspectives you won't get online.

Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Price: ₹299.

details here: [rsvp_url]

AI insights over beer

This is your final call. AI insights over beer is happening Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 · 2:00 PM.

We're trading takes on Anthropic's latest research, not hosting a talk. Bring your own questions, leave with sharper perspectives.

If you want more than just another AI meetup, this is it. ₹299 per spot.

details here: [rsvp_url]

AI research & beer

2026-03-26T07:25:32.335Z

Windmills Craftworks [Whitefield]

You'll use AI tools to generate ads and video variations in real time.

Bring a laptop

This is a full 4-hour hands-on sprint, not a quick talk.