Caravan ’25
// Dates
October 6-11, 2025
// Venue
Bay Area
// Format
In-person
// About
Get Ready for the AI League
The U.S. is the big league. But launching there takes more than intent. It needs context, conviction, community, and a personal network. And when thinking about AI, it means getting on the inside of how Silicon Valley is building today.
Over the past 3 editions, Caravan has helped 500+ startups explore the U.S. opportunity – enabling them to launch, find early traction, find their first U.S. customers, and future teams.
For many, this was the spark that started it all. From zero to one. From India-first to U.S.-ready.
If you’re thinking of:
- Building AI-first or AI-deep
- Cracking the U.S. customer mindset
- Localising your product and GTM
- Getting early validation
- Building a real network on U.S. soil
Caravan gives you that soft landing, a founder community, and the network to get you started.
Caravan ’25 introduces our first-ever module-based format. It’s leaner, sharper, deeper, and fully AI-native.
// Speakers
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Abishek Viswanathan
CPO, Apollo
Aditya Naganath
Principal, Kleiner Perkins
Advith Chelikani
Co-founder, Pylon
Alan D’Souza
Founder & CEO, Zapmail
Aniket Kumar
Managing Partner, Scava Capital
Arjun Pillai
CEO & Co-founder, Docket
Armando Mann
Founder & CEO, Evas
David Politis
Co-founder, Not Another CEO
Kanav Hasija
Co-founder & CEO, MeltPlan
Mario Moscatiello
Head of Growth, Airbyte
Mehak Aggarwal
Co-founder, Sybill
Nick Mehta
CEO, Gainsight
Nishant Malhotra
Managing Director, DC Advisory
Nithya Lakshmanan
SVP, Outreach
Prateek Sharma
Managing Partner, Ahead VC
Rajoshi Ghosh
Co-founder, PromptQL
Rishi Bhargava
Co-founder & CEO, Descope
Sachin Gupta
Founder, Breakout
Selin Kocalar
Co-founder & COO, Delve
Srikrishnan Ganesan
Co-Founder, Rocketlane
Srinath Sridhar
Co-founder & CEO, Regie.ai
Swapnil Jain
Co-founder & CEO, Observe
Tanay Kothari
Co-founder & CEO, Wispr Flow
Udi Ledergor
Chief Evangelist & former CMO, Gong
// Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome Note and Orientation Session
Kicking off the 6-day, founder-led immersion where India’s most ambitious AI founders come together to learn, build, and form deep connections.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Structured Networking Activities
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
VCBridge Briefing
Product Building
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
VCBridge
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
8 Things I F’ed Up & Would Do Different
Speakers
David Politis
Co-founder, Not Another CEO
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Base Camp: Networking Kickoff
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Base Camp: Opening Remarks
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Base Camp: Opening Keynote
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Base Camp: GTM Session
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Base Camp: Panel Discussion
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Base Camp: Session 2
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Base Camp: Closing Keynote
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Base Camp: Networking and Cocktail Dinner
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Introduction to Early Problem Discovery and GTM Module
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The AI Validation Playbook: How to Test Your Startup Idea Before You Build
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
How Outbox Grew to $10M ARR in a Year Using Outbound-Only Strategy
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Founder-led GTM
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Reinventing in the Age of AI
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Fireside Chat with Tanay Kothari (Wispr)
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Product Module Intro
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Building Agentic Experiences in Product
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Building Compound Products Lessons from Apollo & Qualtrics
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Building GTM Products in the Age of AI
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Unconference Sessions
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Day 2 Modules Introduction Note
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Building AI-Native Products Competing with Incumbents
9:45 AM – 10:25 AM
Session 5 (To be announced)
0:25 AM – 11:05 AM
3 Mistakes Indian Founders Make Building for US
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Introduction to Organization Scaling Module
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fundraising
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Hiring Early Teams in the US
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Pricing & Packaging
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Growth Hacking Demand
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Early Sales Motion
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Session 6 – To be announced
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Unconference Sessions
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AI Immersive Experience
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Growth Founders Dinner (Invite Only)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outdoor activities – Hike /Cricket/ Golf
Step away from sessions and connect in a relaxed setting. It’s networking and bonding, but with fresh air, movement, and a little healthy competition.
11th Oct
Closing Socials
// Entry Fees
Different Journeys. Same Ambition.
Base Camp Pass
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Regular Pass $750
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For founders and leaders who want an intimate intellectual space where synergies collide, connections begin, and intent gets real
- Access to Base Camp session and networking dinner.
Founder Pass
Regular Pass $800
For early and growth-stage AI founders looking for an immersive learning experience.
- Access to the full conference across all 6 days including Base Camp.
Register by onboarding to Compass – our online Founder hub.
VC Pass
Regular Pass $1,100
For investors seeking curated access to high-potential Founders and early insight into emerging startups.
Access to Base Camp, select mixers, and closing Socials. Opt-in to participate in VCBridge (limited slots available, subject to approval).
Apply here if your company is registered in India or you wish to claim GST input.
// What to expect
Thought leadership from prolific voices in the Valley – talking about AI and GTM.
Workshop-style sessions – led by founders and operators who’ve been in the trenches.
Experience of small, curated cohorts – to deepen the insights and build lifelong bonds with fellow founders.
VCBridge – Learn what U.S. investors look for. 1:1 meetings with the best.
Deep Learning – Modules designed to deliver the deepest impact and providing actionable insights.
Weekends at Caravan – Founders know how to play, too. Join us for mixers, games, food, camaraderie, maybe some cricket, hiking.
// Learning Modules
Focus Areas & Modules: Learn Without the Noise
Problem Discovery & Early GTM
Pinpoint the right problems, define your wedge, and craft your first GTM moves.
Product Development
Prototype fast, pick the right models, and build toward PMF with confidence.
Org Design & Scaling
Use AI across your org to supercharge teams, ops, GTM, pricing, and decision-making.
Closed-door Access to High-Impact Networks
Meet Silicon Valley investors, industry leaders, and fellow founders through formats like VCBridge, M&A huddles, curated mixers, and unconference-style sessions; all designed for meaningful collisions.
// Volunteers
Abhi Ballabh
Co-Founder, ExtraEdge
Abhilasha Juneja
Founder & CEO, FlairX
Anirudh Singhla
Founder & CEO, Pepper
Anshuman Pandey
Co-founder & CEO, Tune AI
Anubhav Arora
Product Partner Strategy, Salesforce
Anuja Dhawan
Co-founder, Dubverse
Arjun Pillai
CEO & Co-founder, Docket
Arvind Parthiban
CEO & Co-founder, SuperOps
Avinash Raghava
CEO & Founding Volunteer SaaSBoomi
Dikshant Joshi
Strategic Advisor
Kalyan Varma
Co-founder & CEO, Almabase
Keerthi Madhu
COO, SaaSBoomi
Krishna Vasanth
Founder & CEO, Featurely AI
Manisha Raisinghani
Founder, Sifthub
Maruthi M.
Global Employment Advisor, Rippling
Mayank Kukreja
Founder & CEO, ITILITE
Meetul Shah
GM, Data Cloud, Demandbase
Mohit Garg
CEO & Co-founder, Oloid AI
Nivedha Venkatesh
Co-founder & CEO, PageLoop
Pawan Rochwani
Founding team, FInlens
Raghika Chugh
Head of Marketing, Tagalys
Rajan Sheth
CMO, Together AI
Ridhi Singh
CEO and Founder, 91Ninjas
Ridhi Singh
CEO and Founder, 91Ninjas
Sachin Gupta
Founder, Breakout
Sandeep Todi
Chief Community Catalyst – US Chapter, SaaSBoomi
Sethu Meenakshisundaram
Co-founder, Zluri
Sienam Ahuja
Co-founder & CEO, Bryckel
Varun Thirumalai
Lead – Digital Marketing & Brand Communications, SaaSBoomi
// Sponsors
F&B Sponsor
// Our Ecosystem Partners
Platinum
AI Partner
Gold
Financing Partner
Banking Partner
Silver
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Caravan?
Founders with early U.S. customers or active U.S. focus are preferred. We curate attendees based on stage, intent, and peer learning value. Note: Every application is curated to maintain peer quality and session depth.
Is there a selection process?
Yes. Each application is reviewed to ensure you’ll get the most value out of the experience.
Do I need to be in AI to attend?
No – but this edition will focus heavily on AI-native thinking. Bring an open mind.
Can I attend if I’m still exploring ideas for the U.S.?
You’re welcome! But this program is best suited for founders ready to act.
Can SaaSBoomi help with an invitation letter to support securing my U.S. Visa?
Yes, we can. Write to us at keerthi@saasboomi.org and cc: hello@saasboomi.org with your request, and we’ll help you out.
Will sessions be recorded or shared? Will I get access to the presentations?
Caravan is a safe space for real conversations. However, we will provide access to speaker presentations based on the presenter’s consent.
How can I get an invite to the Growth Founders’ Dinner on October 11th?
Founders Growth Founders’ Dinner on October 10th is curated exclusively for growth-stage founders building for the US market. This is a small, invite-only gathering. To express interest, please email avinash@saasboomi.org.
How do I network with other attendees before the event?
We’ll set up a dedicated WhatsApp group closer to the event. It’s a space to connect with fellow attendees, share context, and start conversations ahead of Caravan.
What are my accommodation options?
We have tie-up with Draper University and a few near by motels. Drop us an email at hello@saasboomi and we’ll be happy to share more information with you.
Can I plan to travel or stay with other founders traveling at the same time?
Yes, many founders coordinate travel and stay plans with others. Once the WhatsApp group is live, feel free to start a thread and find your travel crew.
How long should I plan to stay in the U.S. before/after Caravan?
We strongly recommend that you arrive a couple of days before and stay for a few weeks to make the most of your trip. This will help you plan follow-up meetings, attend local events, get a first-hand feel of the Bay Area to inform future plans, and start building your personal network.
What’s the best way to get around in the Bay Area?
If you’re staying local, public transport like Caltrain and BART work well for most routes. If you’re planning to explore beyond the main hubs or want flexibility, renting a car is your best bet.