I had the privilege of attending Garje Marathi Global’s 9th Anniversary and the launch of the Garje Marathi Global Innovation Academy at Stanford University yesterday —an event filled with purpose, energy, and a shared vision to empower innovation from the grassroots to the global stage.
Inspired by the words of P.L. Deshpande:"Villages feed cities… Solid villages give rise to solid cities—and ultimately a solid nation."
This philosophy echoed through the sessions, reminding us of the power of rural innovation and inclusive growth.
Alongside keynote talks, there was a live Hackathon—engaging students and professionals in real-time innovation. It was exciting to see how a side event like this could very well spark the next startup idea. The audience included changemakers not just from the Bay Area but also from Chicago, Seattle, New Jersey, India, and China—highlighting GMG’s global impact.
A standout moment was the live demo of Amazon’s Kero AI tool. It was a clear, engaging way to show how AI is not just about automation but about empowerment—how humans can guide and control its outcomes. This made it especially valuable for the students in attendance, showing them how accessible and practical technology can be.
The day was also well-orchestrated—from welcome tea and snacks to a delicious lunch—all thanks to a committed group of volunteers who made the experience seamless and warm.
We heard from inspiring leaders like Anand Ganu, Anurag Mairal, PhD (He/His), Rupali Deshpande, and Sanjay Bhandari —whose journey from patents to IPOs reflects the exact kind of excellence GMG seeks to foster. Their experiences reminded me of the parallels with Go-To-Market strategies, from inception to delivery and measurement.
A heartfelt thank you to my friend Keerti Kulkarni for checking in—your nudge led to a day well spent: learning, connecting, and being part of something meaningful. For just $25, I walked away with knowledge, connections, and the inspiration to get involved in GMG’s mentoring and learning opportunities.
As they say—drop by drop, the ocean is created. 🌊
Let’s rise, build, and give back—together.
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~ Dawn
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