Events and Workshops for Real Connection
Forget stiff corporate mixers and awkward small talk. My events are designed to make you feel like you belong, whether it is at a startup summit or a Sunday breakfast meet.
I believe events should be dynamic and engaging, not just a series of formal talks. Here I am, moderating a session at the Huddle Global 2024 conference in Trivandrum, creating an interactive experience for speakers and the audience in a beautiful outdoor setting.
This is the Poha-Jalebi Club in action. What started as a simple breakfast meetup has become a thriving community, bringing together over 60 people for food, stories, and laughter. It’s proof that the most meaningful connections happen in the most relaxed settings.
It was an honor to lead a guest session on Indian Matchmaking at IIM Bangalore. Engaging with a diverse classroom of students from the US, Japan, South Korea, and India shows that the curiosity about human connection is universal.
The "Bring Your Own Diya" party is about creating a home away from home. Here, we are lighting diyas together, sharing stories, and making sure no one feels alone during the festive season. It’s these small, intentional moments that build a true sense of community.
Just wrapped up a session on dating markets at IIM Bangalore, and it sparked some great conversations. I often use my events to explore deeper topics, like how different generations can connect better, turning a simple workshop into a space for shared learning.
Finding the right co-founder is like dating. At Huddle Global 2024, I hosted a co-founder matchmaking session to help entrepreneurs find their ideal business partners. This is the group of ambitious founders who participated in the curated networking event.
A moment of genuine connection with the acclaimed author K. R. Meera at the Bangalore Literature Festival. My role often goes beyond moderating; it's about creating a space where guests feel seen and can share their stories authentically.
About this collection
If you have ever walked into a networking event only to realize you are just trading business cards with people who are not actually listening, we should talk. My approach is simple: I swap mandatory mingling for intentional frameworks. Whether it is running co-founder dating sessions using YC-inspired logic or hosting a Sunday Poha-Jalebi club to build a real community, I focus on the 'how' of connection. It is not about how many people you meet, but how quickly you get past the surface-level small talk to find your tribe.
Why My Events Feel Different
Most events rely on frills and forced interactions, which is why people leave feeling drained. I strip that back. My goal is to facilitate social wellness, whether I am moderating a panel at a summit or designing an intimate journaling circle.
How I Structure Connection
- Startup & Corporate Ecosystems: I don't just moderate panels; I facilitate energy. I use frameworks like YC-style co-founder dating to ensure entrepreneurs are finding partners based on compatibility, not just proximity. These are high-impact, actionable sessions where business goals meet human connection.
- Community Building: My signature 'Poha-Jalebi Club' or 'Bring Your Own Diya' parties are designed to combat the loneliness that often comes with moving to a new city. By setting a low-pressure theme, I create a 'third space' where people can lower their guard.
- University & Wellness: I work with institutions like IIM Bangalore and Ahmedabad to teach students that social skills are life skills. From masterclasses on modern matchmaking to navigating new city dynamics, we explore how to build a social life from scratch.
The Logistics
I operate primarily out of Bengaluru and Mumbai but travel for specific corporate or university engagements. Because I handle everything from venue scouting to guest list curation, my role is to take the stress off your plate so you can focus on the people in the room.
Whether you are looking for a workshop facilitator, a keynote speaker who brings actual substance, or someone to curate a recurring community meetup, I design for 'belonging' rather than 'networking'. No matter the event, my process is grounded in one belief: everything is figureoutable.
Radhika Mohta
Hola! I am Radhika. I do not do boring networking or mandatory mingling. I create spaces where you can actually breathe, connect, and maybe even find your tribe, whether you are at a startup summit or a weekend breakfast meet.
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