Ragini Das, co-founder of Leap.club, has been appointed Head of Google for Startups, India—a full-circle moment, 12 years after she didn’t clear Google’s final interview. Her journey from Zomato to Leap.club and now Google is a testament to patience, perseverance, and purpose.
Goa’s tech startups made a strong mark at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 in New Delhi. Led by Minister Rohan Khaunte, the delegation highlighted Goa’s emerging innovation ecosystem, with five startups — Avyott Ventures, Linq Haul, Spintly, ByHorse, and Svayu IT — presenting cutting-edge solutions at India’s biggest telecom and digital transformation event.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated Future Leaders Week 2025, organized by BNI Goa’s Business Voices, on the occasion of World Entrepreneurs’ Day, in the presence of Shri Shrinivas Dempo, Shri Rajkumar Kamat, and other dignitaries.
The Government of Goa has launched the Goa Startup Accelerator Program, a 5-month mentor-led initiative supporting 30 high-potential startups with structured guidance, market access, and investor connect. Applications open on July 22, 2025. Led by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under DITE&C, the program aligns with Goa’s vision to become a leading innovation hub and economic growth engine.
The Goa Market Access Expo 2025, organised by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under DITEC, will showcase over 100 shortlisted startups with tech solutions across key sectors. Taking place on June 20 at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, this high-impact event aims to foster innovation, government-industry collaboration, and startup-investor engagement.
