Hyderabad, March 2026: Stanford Seed will host an exclusive leadership conversation titled “Beyond Founder-Driven Growth: Building a Company That Scales” on Thursday, 12 March, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at T-Hub, Hyderabad. The in-person session will bring together growth-stage founders and CEOs for an insightful discussion on how organizations can transition from founder-led execution to institution-level scale. With limited seats and no registration fee, the event aims to make world-class leadership insights accessible to ambitious entrepreneurs across the region.
Practical Lessons on Scaling from a Founder’s Journey
The session will feature Vamsi Udayagiri, Founder and CEO of Hesa, who will share practical lessons from his experience of building and scaling a high-growth company. Drawing from firsthand insights, Udayagiri will discuss the challenges founders encounter as organizations move beyond the early stages and the leadership shifts required to build sustainable, scalable systems.
His conversation will highlight the importance of strengthening strategy, empowering teams, and establishing processes that enable long-term organizational growth.
“Scaling a company is not just about growing revenue; it’s about building systems, leaders, and a culture that can thrive without the founder at the center of every decision,” said Vamsi Udayagiri, Founder and CEO of Hesa. “I look forward to sharing practical lessons from our journey and engaging with fellow founders who are navigating similar transitions.”
Insights into the Stanford Seed Transformation Program
The evening will also feature insights from Jeffrey Prickett, Global Director of Stanford Seed, who will provide an overview of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program. This 10-month program supports founders and CEOs of growth-stage companies with annual revenues between $300,000 and $15 million.
Participants gain access to leadership development, strategic guidance, and a global peer network designed to help companies scale effectively and responsibly.
“The Seed Transformation Program is designed for founders ready to scale with purpose and confidence,” said Harish Arnezath, Regional Director of Stanford Seed South Asia. “We equip business leaders to create ownership-driven cultures that sustain systemic growth, moving beyond founder-driven models to enterprises built for scale—anchored by a powerful peer tribe that accelerates the journey.”
Strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Emerging Markets
Organized by Stanford Seed, part of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the event reflects the institution’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and building thriving business ecosystems in emerging markets. By bringing together experienced leaders and ambitious founders, the Hyderabad session aims to spark meaningful dialogue and equip entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build organizations that scale beyond founder dependency.
Event Registration Link:
https://calendly.com/stp-south-asia-events/hyderabad2026?month=2026-03
