Last two days, three of us (co-founders of BrahmVeda Ventures Private Limited – AI-focused Startup Venture Studio launched last year) – Nachiket P., Vipul Kapoor, and I – were parked at a quiet resort overlooking rolling hills. No emails, no deadlines, no decks, – just three co-founders, soaking in the breeze, arguing over chai, and doing something most startups never schedule: An Annual Review. This isn’t a break from work. This is the work. Welcome to “BrahmChintan” – Annual Review Meet of BrahmVeda where strategy meets serenity, and chai fuels clarity.
Why Hit Pause?
Because Hustle Without Halt = Hazard:
Let’s face it. Between MVPs, PMFs, and 3AM Slack messages, we barely get time to breathe, let alone think.
But a startup without reflection is like a ship without navigation – moving fast… in circles.
This annual ritual is our Strategic Spa Day – minus the spa music, plus a whole lot of honest introspection.
What We’re Chewing On (Besides Bhajiyas):
1. The Year in Review: From validating Vedvaani to celebrating small wins (and swallowing some epic flops) – we’re laying it all bare.
2. What Worked, What Didn’t: Code, content, cashflow, co-founder chemistry – nothing is off the table (except burnt toast).
3. The People & Product Pulse: Who’s thriving? What’s tanking? Where’s the energy? Where’s the entropy?
4. The One-Year & Three-Year Plan: Will Vedvaani (our first venture, an AI-powered Astrology App) scale? Which new ventures to pursue? Which shiny distractions to avoid?
5. The Real Talk: Burnout, boundaries, bandwidth, and whether we’re still having fun or just faking it.
The Outcome:
Not Just PowerPoint, But Power Moves
We don’t want decks filled with buzzwords. We want a game plan that hits the ground running.
So, by the end of this retreat, we’ll walk away with:
– A 12-month roadmap
– Clear priorities (a.k.a. “No more chasing squirrels”)
– Aligned goals across product, people, and purpose
– Real deadlines and real ownership
– Backup plans for when the universe throws a tantrum
And If You Don’t Do This?:
Let’s not sugarcoat it.
You’ll repeat the same mistakes in fancier Excel sheets.
You’ll confuse busyness with progress.
You’ll wonder why the team is drifting – and realise it’s too late.
And you’ll keep asking “What’s next?” without answering “What’s now?”
Evenings Are for Equity (The Emotional Kind):
Now here’s the secret sauce…
When the agenda ends, the real stuff begins. We’re talking about life, laughter, the roads not taken, and dreams we never dared to pitch.
I may not drink, but even a glass of orange juice tastes like wisdom when you’re opening up about your journey under the stars.
And Now… Over to Dr Nikita Vadsaria and Team Syncoro Ventures Private Limited – consider this your hilltop heads-up.
We’re not going on a vacation. We’re going on a Planningation.
See you at the summit.