Celebrating 9 years of StartupGoa with Founders Luke, Caslino & Aprup | Episode 13

Celebrating 9 years of StartupGoa with Founders Luke, Caslino & Aprup | Episode 13

Author: Goa.me November 3, 2020 Duration: 28:21

In this episode, we catch up with the founding members of Startup Goa as they celebrate 9 years of cultivating connections within the tech community of Goa. A grassroots initiative designed to sprout tech companies from Goan soil, Startup Goa is a platform that connects founders, tech talent and investors through a free job board and newsletters as well as in person & online tech meetups.

In conversation with Luke Sequeira, and additional insight from co-founders Caslino Pereira & Aprup Shet, we explore the story behind the platform, discuss the overall evolution of the tech in Goa and find out just where they see this community going in the years head. Founded in November 2011, the team kicked off their anniversary month with a 2 day hackathon that saw more than 50 local volunteers come together to celebrate all of their achievements thus far and to collectively bring the platform into the next decades to come.

For more information, do check out their website: StartupGoa.org where you will find a ton of resources no matter whether you're new to tech or a seasoned entrepreneur, an investor or a digital nomad in search of a new place to call home.  

You can also find Startup Goa on Instagram & Twitter @startupgoa and don't forget to sign up for their newsletter. 

You can also learn more about the platform and all of those who contributed to its success through our Goa.me article here: StartupGoa.org | A story about Goa's community platform for startups

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The sound of the sea is a constant rhythm here, but the real heartbeat of Goa comes from its people. This monthly podcast from the team behind Goa.me moves beyond the postcard imagery to find the stories woven into the fabric of everyday life. Each episode is a quiet exploration, a conversation held on a veranda or a walk through a market, listening to the fishermen, artists, shopkeepers, and families who call this place home. You’ll hear the subtle shifts in tradition, the personal histories behind a beloved recipe, and the quiet challenges that exist alongside the celebrated beauty. Hosted by the creators of Goa's largest online community, the Goa podcast draws from a deep well of connection and curiosity. It’s less about documenting a destination and more about understanding a living culture through the voices that sustain it. The result is an intimate, unfolding portrait-a collection of authentic encounters that together reveal the complex and captivating soul of a region often simplified. Tune in for these regular, thoughtful dispatches from the ground, where every conversation adds another layer to the story.
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