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Religion, Tribe, Community, Pay-it-forward, Family\u2014these are just a few of the words we used to describe SaaSBoomi when Pallav Nadhani (Presentations.ai), asked us at our recent Volunteer retreat. As each of us shared our adjectives, the entire room nodded in agreement. No one could have said it better and each term perfectly captured the spirit of our collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32 founders from every corner of the country, the SB staff team, and volunteers came together in Goa, for a three-day retreat that left us with memories for a lifetime. Despite the rain, our spirits remained high (literally and figuratively – iykwim<\/em>!) as we bonded over shared experiences, discovered hidden talents, and deepened our commitment to building India as a product nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As one of the few non-founder volunteers\u2014mostly involved with the Badminton League<\/a> and Annual<\/a>\u2014I was a bit nervous heading to the retreat. Would I fit in with this seasoned \u201cfounder crowd\u201d that seemed to know each other inside and out? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But my worries vanished within the first 15 minutes over a stunning Goan lunch and some scrumptious cocktails. The conversation was electric\u2014brilliant minds discussing everything from epic product ideas to wild travel tales, personal victories, and hilarious fails. It felt like I\u2019d stumbled into the coolest party where everyone was a pro at blending deep thoughts with quick laughs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Isn\u2019t it amazing how a group of Indian SaaS founders\u2014irrespective of their equations with each other – mentors, mentees, and a few investors\u2014could come together in such an authentic way? Regardless of who was there or what role they played, the community\u2019s genuine spirit shone through. I kept asking myself, \u201cHow can a group feel so incredibly safe?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe enough to share big dreams and deep insecurities, ask for help without fear of judgment, dance to a questionable song, and engage in friendly banter over a game. And then, the next day, they jump back into the enormous task of building India as a product nation\u2014side by side with the same people. It\u2019s a level of psychological safety that\u2019s truly remarkable. Platforms like this that enable real and rare connections, friendships, and mentorships are few and far between.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also quickly realized I wasn\u2019t the only \u201coutsider.\u201d A few folks were new to the community or had only interacted with people online before meeting face-to-face for the first time. Seeing them, in just a day or less, build trust and connect so deeply, and \u2018ask\u2019 and \u2018give\u2019 was unreal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrigank Tripathi (PeopleStrong), even sent us a message after we got home, saying, \u201cI told my wife this has become a family away from family. A safe haven where you can truly be yourself\u2014without hesitation.\u201d Now that\u2019s what I call a sense of belonging! It\u2019s \u201ccome as you are\u201d in its truest, finest form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And how could you not feel at home when you see someone you usually know from pitching decks or building top-notch Indian SaaS products suddenly transform into a fabulous Bollywood singer, or bust out some intense dance moves, or become the AI bot versions of people in the room. And let\u2019s not forget our cocktail experts serving \u2018em up \u201cBurnt, not shaken or stirred.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those couple of days were truly incredible; it was real. It was rare. By the end, we felt amazing being part of the community and the mission and even picked up some fancy English words like “orthogonal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As we reminisced about the memories, I especially loved what Pallav wrote once he got back to his weekly routine: \u201cThis community and collective is sacred, and we should do everything to protect it. I\u2019ve seen enough organizations (including volunteer-driven ones) get obliterated by entropy or misaligned interests. We want this to be an eternal organization\u2014something we can share stories about with our grandkids. The comfort level that we have around us is beautiful. But we also need to keep each other humble and on the right path\u2014so keep giving your feedback, ask the hard questions, and point the finger when we stray away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With great experiences come great responsibilities, I guess!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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