In a landmark event for innovation and entrepreneurship, Turtle Venture hosted its much-anticipated Demo Day aboard the MV Bay One cruise in Chattogram.
The event culminated in a transformative three-month program that empowered 16 startups from Cox’s Bazar. Supported by PULSE, the initiative aimed to foster local businesses, drive innovation, and contribute to sustainable economic development in the region.
The Demo Day commenced at 12 PM and continued until 6 PM, offering startups an inspiring platform to showcase their innovative business ideas to a distinguished audience of investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Alongside their pitches, participants displayed their unique products and services, allowing guests and investors to experience firsthand the creativity and potential of these ventures.
The event featured notable attendees, including Saraban Tahura Turin, CEO of Turtle Venture and Deputy Project Head of PULSE, and Anowar Saif Anik, Chief Strategy Officer of Turtle Venture and Program Design Lead.
Representatives from Swisscontact also played a significant role, with Abu Sufian, Senior Manager, and Saira Nadneen, Manager, leading their Dhaka team alongside the Swisscontact Cox’s Bazar team.
Key participants from Chattogram included Arafatul Islam Akib (CEO of Startup Chattogram) and Abdur Rashid Sohag (CEO of Pupils School Bus Limited), who brought valuable insights to the gathering.
Esteemed investors and partners from organizations such as the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce, Meridien Group, Startup Chattogram, Fashol, Wegrow, Pump Rivera Group, and Mamata Foundation further enriched the Demo Day. Several angel investors also joined the event, exploring the potential of the emerging ventures presented during the program.
By Mohammad Morshed
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