League of corp gentlemen
The city Inc can practice with the bat and ball in this start-up tournament.
With the tech industry flourishing, people in the city seem to have forgotten to let loose and have fun. And to get back the ‘fun factor’, a Startup Cricket League is taking place in the city which seeks to combine both, the innovation of start-ups along with the fun of sports! So start-ups, it’s time to gather up the Kohlis and Dhonis of your company and get set to have a blast!
The second season of the league, which is happening in August in the city, is a great way for employees of start-ups to unwind while networking and having some fun at the same time!
“It is a great platform for start-ups to share experiences, interact, and learn from each others mistakes at conferences and other activities. And when the word Cricket pops up, people automatically get interested and show excitement because it’s a fun sport and followed by almost everybody. Organising the cricket league is also a great way for us to get to know more about our teams and help improve our performance,” says Narendra Peesapati of PurpleTalk, the winner of last year’s cricket league.
The aim of the league is to “Bring the Indian start-up ecosystem closer and foster entrepreneurship and support start-ups,” according to Sai Kiran, the man behind the idea. “Cricket is like a religion in India and most people are aware of it and understand the game. Apart from the match, there are conferences, a start-up expo, crossfires and panel discussions between companies as well!” continues the founder of the organisation.
The league, which also offers multiple internship opportunities for students as well as job opportunities for graduates, covers four major start-up hubs — Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur and Hyderabad has 16 teams participating from each city.
“The whole office often gets together to play cricket after office hours. So this event is a great amalgamation of everything a start-up needs. Our team is all set,” says Sowmya BM of Perk.com, a cricket enthusiast who is excited about interacting with other startups at the league. The event is happening on August 6 at the Magnum Arena, Sarjapur Main Road.