A Morning of Learning, Networking and Business Growth

Global Marathi Founders (GMF) successfully conducted its 10th Monthly Meetup on Sunday, 17th May 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, consultants, and business leaders from diverse industries for another engaging session of networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

The meetup was hosted by Mr. Vinay Pagare, Managing Director of More Productive Consulting, at Dubai Healthcare City. The event provided members with an excellent opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, discuss business opportunities, and strengthen relationships within the growing Marathi entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial Community Comes Together

The 10th GMF Meetup witnessed enthusiastic participation from entrepreneurs and professionals representing multiple sectors including consulting, IT, ERP solutions, finance, legal services, events, accounting, HR, trading, manufacturing, software development, real estate, and business services.

Attendees

• Lavlesh Raut – Swimming Pool Industry

• Sayali Prabhudesai – IT

• Deepak Patil – Stone Factory

• Reshma Kadam – Aroma Diffuser & Scenting Solutions

• Sheetal Kunte – HR Consultant

• Rajaram Khanolkar – Tally ERP

• Yuvraj Jadhav – Sunmeet Group Trading

• Devendra Tayade – Mould Specialist

• Nitin Karne – Stock & Forex Trainer

• Ruchi Vichare – Veg Treat

• Lohit Kharapkar – Events & Exhibitions

• Sachin Suramwar – Technical Sales Consultant

• Abhijeet Patale – Eresource ERP | Azaalea AI

• Avinash Gokhale – Legal & Financial Services

• Sachin Birewar – Business Accounting Services (BAS)

• Shweta Vispute – Eunoia Softtech

• Ritesh Mukewar – Consulting, Trading & Real Estate

• Dinesh Kasar

• Madhuri Pednekar

The diversity of expertise present during the meetup encouraged valuable discussions and opened doors for future collaborations among members.

An Informative Session by Host Vinay Pagare

A major highlight of the meetup was the insightful presentation delivered by host Mr. Vinay Pagare.

Members appreciated the opportunity to learn about his entrepreneurial journey, business ventures, consulting expertise, and experiences gathered over the years. His practical insights generated engaging discussions and inspired participants to think differently about business growth and productivity.

The session reflected GMF's commitment to creating a platform where members can not only network but also learn from one another's experiences and expertise.

Knowledge Sharing and Meaningful Discussions

The meetup created an environment where entrepreneurs openly exchanged ideas, shared business challenges, and explored opportunities to support one another.

The conversations extended beyond introductions, focusing on collaboration, referrals, partnerships, and long-term business relationships.

As GMF continues to grow, these interactions are becoming increasingly valuable for members seeking trusted connections within the Marathi business community.

What Participants Said

Message from Founder – Lavlesh Raut

"Dear Vinay, thank you for hosting the GMF 10 Meetup. The arrangements were fantastic and the hospitality was excellent. I would also encourage all members to introduce new entrepreneurs so that together we can build an even stronger Marathi entrepreneurs' community."

Dr. Sudhir Sawarkar

"Superb! Unfortunately, I missed the meetup due to personal commitments."

Despite not being able to attend, the enthusiasm surrounding the event was clearly felt across the GMF community.

Avinash Gokhale

"It was wonderful meeting all of you. The session was very well organized. Vinay's presentation was informative and insightful. Looking forward to connecting with everyone again soon."

Mr. Gokhale also extended an invitation to members for future networking opportunities, highlighting the collaborative spirit that GMF encourages.

Rajaram Khanolkar – Equinox Software Solutions

"Nice meeting Vinay. We learnt about your entire life journey, your core areas of expertise, your ventures, and how multi-talented an entrepreneur you are. We will certainly keep relevant opportunities in mind for future collaboration."

Sachin Birewar

"Excellent meet today."

A simple yet powerful reflection of the value participants derived from the gathering.

Dazzle World

"Heartfelt thanks to Lavlesh and today's host Vinay for the excellent presentation during GMF 10. The session was highly informative, and such presentations will certainly add tremendous value to our business community in the future."

Building a Stronger Marathi Business Network

One of the recurring themes throughout the meetup was the importance of community-driven growth. Members emphasized how platforms like GMF help entrepreneurs build meaningful relationships, share experiences, and discover new opportunities.

The event reinforced the vision behind GMF—to create a trusted ecosystem where Marathi entrepreneurs across the globe can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Looking Ahead

The successful completion of the 10th GMF Monthly Meetup marked another milestone in the journey of Global Marathi Founders.

With every meetup, the community continues to expand its reach, strengthen professional relationships, and create opportunities for entrepreneurs from diverse industries.

As members left with fresh ideas, valuable contacts, and renewed motivation, the meetup once again demonstrated the power of bringing like-minded entrepreneurs together under one platform.

The GMF journey continues, and the future promises even more opportunities for learning, networking, collaboration, and collective success.