Bengaluru witnessed an intimate gathering of startup leaders as General Catalyst hosted a high-impact Founders Day, bringing together founders from its portfolio for an evening focused on conversation, collaboration, and community building.
The end-to-end experience for the event was conceptualised and executed by Blackboard Communications, which curated a thoughtfully designed environment that reflected the ethos of the global venture capital firm and its founder network. The gathering saw participation from General Catalyst-backed founders across diverse sectors, fostering meaningful dialogue among leaders united by shared ambition.
Blackboard Communications designed a bespoke welcome experience for attendees, featuring personalised company chest badges, and set the tone with an immersive pre-function ambience complemented by live sitar music. One of the highlights of the evening was the interactive Founders Wall, showcasing 52 General Catalyst-backed brands, offering guests a tangible representation of the ecosystem’s scale and diversity.
The main discussion unfolded in an earthy, Soho House-inspired ballroom, crafted to encourage open dialogue during the panel session. The evening concluded with a seamless transition into a courtyard dinner, accompanied by a live performance by The Indian Jam Project.
The event succeeded in sparking authentic conversations, strengthening founder connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community, leaving attendees inspired and engaged.
