Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a hackathon in Bangalore, where I connected with talented individuals from all over India who share my passion for UI/UX design. It was more than just a competition—it was a platform for collaboration, innovation, and growth.
The energy in the room was contagious as we exchanged ideas, explored fresh perspectives, and pushed creative boundaries together. Every conversation was a lesson, and every interaction felt like a step forward in my journey as a designer.
Networking with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds was the highlight for me. It reminded me how much we can learn and grow when we bring our unique skills and experiences to the table.
This experience in has reinforced my belief in the power of community and collaboration. I'm looking forward to applying the insights I gained to my future projects and continuing to build meaningful connections in this vibrant field.
To everyone I met during the hackathon, thank you for the inspiration and conversations! Here’s to more such opportunities and creative adventures ahead. 🚀✨
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🌟GrowthSchool’s Offline Immersion Program🌟3 memorable days of unparalleled learning, collaboration, networking, growth, fun & infinite memories.🌟
I recently attended a 3-day Offline Immersion in Bengaluru as part of the Management Consulting Program (MCP) at GrowthSchool—and WOW, what an experience! 🚀
From inspiring mentorship to all-night hackathons fueled by caffeine and determination, it was a perfect mix of learning, laughter, and growth. It all kicked off with 3 core values shared by Prashant Sharma:
1️⃣ Be Non-Judgmental: Let’s lift each other, not tear each other down.
2️⃣ Be a Giver: Share value selflessly—it always comes back.
3️⃣ Have Fun: Because what’s life without a little chaos and joy? 🎉
✨Mentorship that Mattered:
A huge shoutout 📣 to the brilliant minds & mentors who left us inspired & ready to conquer the world: Sivesh Kumar (Coffea India), Sanchit Malik (Pazcare), Ravindra M.K (BHIVE Workspace),Siddharth DUNGARWAL (SNITCH), Aditya Khanna (Navi) Sunil Agarwal (Omnistrate) & Sidharth (GrowthSchool). 👏
💡Insights That Hit Like a Bolt of Lightning: ⚡
➡️ You don’t need to do everything-just understand everything.
➡️ Perseverance is king. Keep going, no matter how slow the progress feels.
➡️ Put your skin in the game. Half-hearted efforts don’t win championships.
➡️ Design is like dating. It’s iterative, & it only gets better when you invest time.
➡️ Party like a pro, but pitch like a legend. The real magic happens when you balance both!
🔥 Hackathon Highlight: Crown Jewel of the program 🔱
It was nothing short of spectacular-the ultimate test of creativity, grit, & teamwork! Our team, Clarity Crew (Gourab Sarkaar, Ankita Agrawal, Sharmila Joshi, and Kamlesh Kankarej), came together for an electrifying night of intense brainstorming, fueled by bottomless coffee, midnight munchies, & an unbreakable drive to excel. The outcome? Runner-Up Winners! 🏆 But the real win was the journey.
🙏 Gratitude Overflowing: 🙏
Big thanks to Vaibhav Sisinty for building this powerhouse platform & to a great organizing team - Priyatam Vusala, Swadhin Sahu, Arpita Gupta, Sumedha Guha Roy, Neha Thakur Nikhil Reddy & others- for making our experience seamless & unforgettable.
😂 Lessons Learned Beyond the Books:
§ Coffee solves most of life’s problems, especially at 3am during a hackathon.☕
§ Collaboration is like a potluck dinner-the more flavors, the better.
§ Resilience thrives when paired with great Wi-Fi & a playlist of bangers.
§ Diverse perspectives? The secret sauce to cracking any complex problem.
Thrilled to have met everyone who made these days incredible, including BALAJI RAJASHEKAR, Akshita Arora, Rajendra mallick, Saily KS, Rahul Menon, Preet, Vina & many others.🤝
This wasn’t just a program—it was an adventure in growth, connections, & creativity. From dance-offs to deep dives into strategy, we learned, laughed, & levelled up together. 🕺🤼♂️
Let’s keep growing 🌱 and celebrating 🎉 every step of the way! 🤘 🫶 ✨
Vallabh Gulve
This offline immersion program was the best, I got to meet so many new people and got to share an amazing hackathon experience. It was very exciting and fun. Thank you growthschool for everything, I think I have made amazing friends and stories in these 3 days which I will never forget.
Rahul Menon
The Growth School offline immersion event in Bengaluru was a transformative experience that offered invaluable insights into building businesses, mastering marketing, designing, and various entrepreneurial aspects. It provided an excellent opportunity to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exchange ideas, and learn practical skills. The sessions also included guidance on enhancing professional profiles and resumes, making the experience highly impactful for personal and career growth.
Mohd Faizan Soofiyani
What a great time in terms of Learnings, perspectives & getting to connect with people & most importantly how to correct Failures💯🙂
- Mohd Faizan Soofiyani
(team space walkers)
Pooja
The 3-day Growth School offline immersion was an incredible experience. Mentors shared valuable insights, and we engaged in activities and projects that deepened our learning. It was a time of growth, collaboration, and making amazing new friends—an unforgettable journey!
Gourab Sarkar
The last 3 days at the Growth School offline immersion were unforgettable!
The Captain Priyatam and the amazing team—Nikhil, Arpita, Sumedha, and everyone—your energy and smiles, even at 4 AM, were unmatched.
From inspiring guest speakers to the sleepless Hackathon with insanely talented folks like Sachin, Ankita, Sharmila, and Kamlesh, every moment was pure magic.
So glad I chose Growth School—you truly are the best! ❤️
V Giri Kiran
Hi all,
It was truly an honor to engage with all of you. The insights and knowledge I gained during our interactions have been invaluable. I sincerely appreciate your time, guidance, hospitality, and the opportunity to learn new things from you. This offline immersion has significantly enhanced my skills and knowledge. Thank you to Growth School and the entire team for this remarkable experience.😊
Thanks and Regards,
V Giri Kiran
Kamlesh
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful time I spent with all of you during the offline immersion program. Meeting individuals from such diverse domains was truly enlightening, as it gave me a broader perspective on the parallel activities that align with and complement my own work.
Your insights, experiences, and willingness to share have been immensely valuable, and I am deeply appreciative of the connections we’ve built.
As we move forward, I’d love to stay connected. If there’s ever a need for support in UI/UX design or graphic design, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to collaborate or assist in any way.
Looking forward to keeping in touch!
Warm regards,
Kamlesh
🌟 Immersed, Inspired, and Innovating at GrowthSchool! 🌟
Bangalore became a powerhouse of ideas as I joined the GrowthSchool Immersion Meet (Nov 15-17, 2024). Three days, countless insights, and a lifetime of memories! ✨
But let’s talk about the Hackathon—because THIS was where the magic happened. 💡
Our team, Atrangi Rapchiks, dived headfirst into the challenge, fueled by late-night brainstorming, endless coffee, and a shared vision to create something exceptional. By morning, we weren’t just a team; we were a family of problem-solvers. Rajendra mallick , Pushkar Varma , Isha Sulay ,Tilak Raj & Adarsh Mutkekar
The competition was fierce, and after an intense tiebreaker, we emerged as one of the two top teams, sharing the winner's spotlight! 🏆 The thrill, the energy, and the collective hustle—it was an unforgettable ride 🙌
Beyond the Hackathon, the immersion was a masterclass in:
🔍 Growth Strategy
🌍 Market Understanding
💡 Brand Positioning
📖 Company Operations and Stories
🔍 Research Methodologies
A huge shoutout to the real MVPs—the incredible industry leaders and mentors who inspired us every step of the way:
🗣 Sanchit Malik (Pazcare) Sanchit Malik
☕ Sivesh Kumar (Coffea India) Sivesh Kumar
🏢 Ravindra M.K (BHIVE Workspace) Ravindra M.K
👕 Siddharth Dungarwal (SNITCH) Siddharth DUNGARWAL
💡 King Sidharth (GrowthSchool – UX Guy Fr!) Sidharth .
🌟 Sampada Bambarkar (Best Mentor Energy!) Sampada Bambarkar
Your insights and stories were the fuel that drove us to think bigger and aim higher.
If there’s one thing I learned, it’s this: Innovation thrives when collaboration drives. 🚀
Here’s to more moments pushing boundaries, wins, and growth ahead. Let’s keep building, dreaming, and DOING! 💪🔥
A heartfelt thank you to Vaibhav Sisinty for creating such an impactful platform and to the incredible organizing team—Priyatam Vusala, Swadhin Sahu, Arpita Gupta, Sumedha Guha Roy, Nikhil Reddy, and everyone else—whose hard work brought this all together. Your dedication made this experience perfect for learning, networking, and fun!
🌟 Upskilling = Growth, Collaboration, and Success! 🌟
Firstly, a HUGE thanks to Vaibhav Sisinty, Founder of GrowthSchool, for creating such a unique and impactful learning platform. 🙌 And of course, a massive shoutout to the fantastic organizing team: Priyatam Vusala, Swadhin Sahu, Arpita Gupta, Sumedha Guha Roy, Nikhlil & more. Your hard work made the Offline Immersion Program (15-17 Nov 2024, Bangalore) an unforgettable experience! 🙏
🚀 This program was the perfect launchpad for my Management Consulting journey, diving deep into:
🌍 Growth Strategy
📊 Market Understanding
🛠 Brand Positioning
🔍 Research Methodologies
From insightful sessions to the high-energy Hackathon, the experience was a seamless mix of learning, networking, and fun!
Special thanks to industry leaders like:
🗣 Sanchit Malik (Pazcare)
☕ Sivesh Kumar (Coffea India)
🏢 Ravindra M.K(BHIVE Workspace)
👕 Siddharth DUNGARWAL (SNITCH)
💡 King Sidharth (GrowthSchool)
📈 Aditya Khanna (Navi)
🏠 Sunil Agarwal (Omnistrate)
Their insights were nothing short of inspiring!
The epic Hackathon! 🧠
Our team, Clarity Crew (Sachiin G., Ankita Agrawal, Sharmila Joshi, and Kamlesh Kankarej), came together for a whole night of brainstorming, teamwork, and learning. The result?
Runner-Up Winners! 🏆 Teamwork truly makes the dream work. 🙌
A big thanks to everyone who made this journey memorable, including BALAJI RAJASHEKAR, Rajendra mallick, Akshita Arora, and a special mention to our MC Batch 20 members who couldn’t join us, like CA NIDHI MALANI and Anisha Yadav — you were missed! 💙
Here’s to more growth, collaboration, and wins ahead! 💪🔥
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It was a great day spent with budding entrepreneurs. Thank you GrowthSchool for making me see a room full of Sivesh from 15 years back.
Sparkling eyes, full of hope, dream and energy. Ready to take the world, but not sure how 🙂 ( which is ok as today also at times I am unaware of how to )
Loved my discussion with Prashant Sharma. It was almost like talking to myself, narrating my story to myself.
Talked more about the length of the journey of Coffea India, the struggles, the hurdles, sleepless nights. The underline was, we can't complain about it - we have chosen this life, we have to live with it.
Hopefully, I was able to add some value to the lives of the learners who were present there.
And special thanks to the team, who pulled the rabbit out of the Hat.
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✨ Grateful to have been a speaker at the first Offline Immersion Program organised by GrowthSchool!
I had the privilege of sharing my insights with the diverse experienced cohort members from across India on -- starting a company, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, the hashtag#BHIVE story, various marketing & growth strategies, product management, delivering exceptional customer experience, building a community, building a profitable company at scale, and the journey towards an IPO. I learned a lot by meeting & interacting with young innovators and hustlers in the program! 🚀
The program also had insightful sessions with leaders like - Siddharth DUNGARWAL from SNITCH, Sanchit Malik from Pazcare, Sivesh Kumar from Coffea India, and Krishni Miglani from Amazon!
A huge thanks to GrowthSchool and its organizing team— Swadhin Sahu, Sumedha Guha Roy, Priyatam Vusala for a great learning & incredible experience.
Special thanks to Prashant Sharma & Vaibhav Sisinty for the invite. 🙌
BHIVE Workspace Shesh Rao Paplikar
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I want to express my gratitude to GrowthSchool for arranging the enriching offline immersion in Bengaluru. It was an extraordinary experience filled with learning, inspiration, and invaluable connections.
I had the privilege of meeting incredible entrepreneurs like Sanchit Malik , the founder of Pazcare, and Siddharth DUNGARWAL, the founder of Snitch, along with many other trailblazers. Their journeys and insights on building a company from 0 to 100, mastering marketing, designing, and other essential aspects of entrepreneurship, were truly eye-opening.
A special thanks to Shubhrajit Basu for sharing insightful inputs on data analytics and data engineering. His guidance on enhancing my LinkedIn profile and resume was incredibly helpful and will undoubtedly play a significant role in my career growth.
Moreover, I got the chance to connect with so many amazing people from diverse backgrounds, exchange ideas, and have an absolute blast during the event.
This immersion has been a game-changer, and I’m grateful to Growth School for creating such a transformative learning experience. Looking forward to more such opportunities!
🌟 Immersing in Growth and Innovation with GrowthSchool! : A Weekend to Remember 🌟
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Offline Immersion Program by GrowthSchool in Bangalore—a dynamic three-day event that was nothing short of transformative! 🚀
The program brought together visionary CXOs, industry leaders, and a diverse community of professionals from across domains. Through inspiring fireside chats and collaborative learning sessions, I gained invaluable insights into business strategy, design, marketing, and practical skills critical for scaling to the Top 1% 🚀
Key Highlights:
🎤 Fireside Conversations with Industry Titans:
Listening to the journeys of leaders like Sivesh Kumar (Founder, Coffea India), Sanchit Malik (Founder, Pazcare), Ravindra M.K (Founder, BHive), King Sidharth (one of the World’s 25 Young Entrepreneurs), and the keynote speaker Siddharth DUNGARWAL (Founder, SNITCH) was truly inspiring. Their stories of resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking lit a fire within me!
💡 Hackathon Magic:
The most exhilarating part of the program was undoubtedly the Hackathon! Collaborating with my team—Team Hackaholics—comprising the brilliant minds of Preet Parmar, Rahul Menon, Saily KS, and Veena Aneppanavar was an unforgettable experience.
Our diverse expertise in Management consulting, Marketing, UI/UX and Product Management fuelled creative problem-solving, and we successfully clinched victory in a thrilling tie-breaker round. The judges’ top scores and peer votes made the win even sweeter, as did our celebratory “Hackaholics Hacked the Hackathon” dance! 💃🎉
🧠 Immense Learning & Unmatched Energy:
From refining my understanding of strategic thinking to developing actionable insights into product ideation, the program was a power-packed learning journey. The interactive format made every session engaging, and the networking opportunities were unparalleled.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
🎗️ The importance of embracing diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges.
🎗️ How great leaders approach growth with resilience and innovation.
Collaboration is the ultimate force multiplier!
This experience wasn’t just about learning; it was about connection, creativity, and community. A huge thanks to GrowthSchool and the incredible mentors and peers who made this program a truly enriching experience.
Huge Shoutout to the organising team : Swadhin Sahu, Priyatam Vusala Sumedha Guha Roy & many more!
Here’s to more such opportunities to learn, grow, and conquer! 🌟✨
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Immersing in Growth and Innovation with GrowthSchool: A Transformative Weekend! 🚀
This past weekend in Bangalore, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in GrowthSchool's 3-day Offline Immersion Program. The event was an eye-opening journey filled with insightful leadership talks, dynamic activities, and meaningful connections.
💡 Key Highlights:
Fireside Conversations: Industry leaders like Sivesh Kumar (Founder, Coffea India), King Sidharth (Young Entrepreneur), and Siddharth Dungarwal (Founder, SNITCH) shared inspiring stories of resilience, creativity, and innovation.
Hackathon Victory: Collaborating with my brilliant teammates in Team Hackaholics—Preet Parmar, Rahul Menon, Akshita Arora, and Veena Aneppanavar—was the highlight of the program. Our combined expertise helped us win in a nail-biting tie-breaker round, making the celebration even sweeter!
Networking & Learning: Meeting professionals from diverse industries brought new perspectives, and the sessions provided actionable insights into business strategy, marketing, and product ideation.
This experience was a blend of learning, creativity, and collaboration. A special thanks to GrowthSchool, the mentors, and the organizing team—Swadhin Sahu, Priyatam Vusala, Sumedha Guha Roy, and others—for creating such an enriching environment.
Here’s to more such opportunities to grow, connect, and excel! 🌟
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Growth, Inspiration, and a Hackathon Win! 🌟✅
Upskilling isn’t just about staying relevant, it’s about keeping pace with those ahead. The last weekend’s Offline Immersion Program was the perfect launchpad for my mentorship program in performance marketing at GrowthSchool! 🚀 From insightful sessions to an epic Hackathon victory, it was a perfect mix of learning, connecting, and having fun.
The fireside chats with incredible leaders like Sanchit Malik (Pazcare), Sivesh Kumar (Coffea India), Ravindra M.K (BHIVE Workspace), Siddharth DUNGARWAL (SNITCH), King Sidharth (GrowthSchool), and Krishni Miglani (Amazon) were beyond inspiring.
The highlight of the event? The epic Hackathon with my team Akshita Arora, Saily KS, Preet Parmar and Veena Aneppanavar —Team Hackaholics 🧠⚡! From brainstorming innovative ideas to clinching the top spot in a nail-biting tie-breaker, we proved that teamwork really does make the dream work.
Huge thanks to GrowthSchool, the fantastic organising team Priyatam Vusala, Swadhin Sahu, Sumedha Guha Roy & many more, and all the incredible people I met for making this experience one for the books. 🙏
Here’s to more growth, collaboration, and wins! 💪✨
And a heartfelt thank you to my company, Maitri Advertising Works P Ltd, for giving me this opportunity to learn, grow, and push my boundaries.
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💥Immersing in Growth and Innovation with GrowthSchool !!!! A Weekend to Remember💥
🥳Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude! Winning the 1st prize at Growth School's Mini hackathon is a dream come true. I'm proud of myself for pushing boundaries and learning from incredible mentors and peers. This journey has taught me so much. I meet incredible Teammates.🎉
🍂Team Hackaholics-comprising the brilliant minds of Rahul Menon, Saily KS, Akshita Arora and Preet Parmar was an unforgettable experience.🍂
🍁Our diverse expertise in Management consulting, Marketing, IU/UX and Product Management fuelled creative problem-solving, and we successfully clinched victory in a thrilling tie-breaker round. The judges' top scores and peer votes made the win even sweeter, as did our celebratory "Hackaholics Hacked the Hackathon" dance!🍁💃🪩
🎤Fireside Conversations with Industry Titans: Listening to the journeys of leaders like Sivesh Kumar (Founder, Coffea India), Ravindra M.K (Founder, BHive), King Sidharth (one of the World's 25 Young Entrepreneurs), and the keynote speaker Siddharth DUNGARWAL (Founder, SNITCH) was truly inspiring. Their stories of resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking lit a fire within me!🚀
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