A Special Meetup with Three Key Highlights

The 13th GMF Monthly Meetup featured three important components:

1. 13th Monthly Meeting

The regular GMF networking session brought entrepreneurs and professionals together to introduce themselves, exchange experiences, discuss business opportunities and build stronger professional relationships.

2. GMF Mobile App Launch

One of the biggest highlights of the meetup was the launch of the GMF Mobile App, created to strengthen communication and engagement within the GMF community.

The app represents an important step forward for GMF, providing members with a more structured digital platform to stay connected, discover fellow entrepreneurs and participate more actively in the community.

The initiative was particularly appreciated by members, with several attendees congratulating Shweta Vispute for her contribution and efforts in developing the application.

3. Exhibition & Member Showcase

The meetup also provided members with an opportunity to showcase their businesses, products and services.

The member showcase created an interactive environment where participants could discover new products, understand fellow members' businesses and explore potential collaborations.

This added a practical business dimension to the networking event and encouraged members to actively promote and support one another.

45 Entrepreneurs and Professionals Come Together

The 13th meetup witnessed participation from 45 attendees, making it one of the larger GMF gatherings and reflecting the rapidly growing network.

Participants represented industries including technology, ERP and CRM, artificial intelligence, HR consulting, accounting, legal services, AML compliance, healthcare, cosmetics, scenting solutions, trading, events, hospitality, handicrafts, aerospace, real estate, project management, AI technology, media and more.

Attendees

1. Lavlesh Raut – Swimtech Swimming Pools

2. Deepak Patil – Elite Edge Marble

3. Shreelekha Dixit – Barva Cosmetics

4. Reshma Kadam – Scentivo Scenting Solution / Air Freshener

5. Yuvraj Jadhav – Sunmeet General Trading

6. Shweta Vispute – Eunoia Softtech

7. Ritesh Mukewar – Host

8. Prasadini Deshpande – ChaArts Traditional Handicrafts

9. Shivanee – TalentNest Consulting FZE

10. Sachin Birewar – Accounting Made Simple for You

11. Sheetal Kunte – HR Consultancy Services

12. Rukesh Naik – AML Compliance

13. Rajaram Khanolkar – ERP & CRM

14. Yuvvraj Jadhav

15. Abhijeet Patale – AI-Powered ERP, HRMS, CRM & Custom Software

16. Supriya Pawar – Studio Rooh

17. Ganesh Chavan – Creare Display

18. Dr. Sudhir Sawarkar / Sulakshana Sawarkar – QRServes Global

19. Sayali Prabhudesai – Activelink Web Design

20. Dr. Mayuri Dalvi – MedCall LLC

21. Devendra Bhaskar Tayade – Dazzle World General Trading LLC

22. Ruchi Vichare – Veg Treat Restaurant

23. Sachin Suramwar – Technical Sales Consultant, Aerospace Sector

24. Amit Tomar – Monetaris Consultech

25. Dr. Atul Aundhekar

26. Anil Thombre

27. Sudhir Patil

28. Girish Yerawar

29. Nikhil Mannekar – Refast AI Technologies

30. Priyanka Gaikwad

31. Abhijit Deshmukh

32. Lohit Kharapkar – Pepperfry LLC

33. Rohini Mandalik

34. Sachin Mandalik

35. Vinay Pagare

36. Sai Pednekar

37. Vrushali Zagade – Creativebees Events

38. Nitin Mane – Project Management Consultant

39. Adv. Avinash Gokhale – Mukund Gokhale Loans & Overdues Rescheduling Services

40. Sandeep Kad

41. Amol Patil

42. Sakshi More – Dubai Daak Podcast

43. Madhuri Pednekar – Praagneek

44. Rakesh Sonawane – Little Italy Restaurant

45. Vaibhav Gurav

The broad range of industries represented at the event created opportunities for cross-industry conversations, referrals, partnerships and future collaborations.

GMF Mobile App: Taking the Community Digital

The launch of the GMF Mobile App marked an important milestone in the evolution of the community.

The application aims to make it easier for members to stay connected, discover fellow members, access community information and participate in GMF activities.

Members appreciated the effort behind the initiative and recognized the app as a valuable contribution toward building a stronger and more connected GMF ecosystem.

Shweta Vispute, who played a key role in developing the application, received appreciation from several members for her efforts and contribution.

Shweta shared:

"Today event was super and very connective. My special thanks to Equinox Software Solutions. Without your support my presentation was not successful. Thanks Lavlesh Raut for giving a good platform."

Deepak Patil congratulated Shweta and appreciated her contribution:

"Your work is truly commendable and has achieved a great milestone in the GMF community. Hope to see the app working on iPhone very soon, with your continuous dedication and great efforts."

Sachin Birewar also appreciated the initiative:

"Your gift to GMF is highly commendable and appreciated. Wish you a very good and successful career and business. We are always with you and just a call away to support you in your business."

The appreciation reflected the community's culture of recognizing and supporting members who contribute to the growth of GMF.

Member Showcase Creates New Business Opportunities

The exhibition and member showcase added another exciting dimension to the meetup.

Members had the opportunity to present their products and services directly to fellow entrepreneurs, allowing participants to better understand the businesses within the GMF community.

Scentivo Global appreciated the opportunity:

"Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful platform for all of us. Today's meeting was very good, and we got a great opportunity to showcase our products."

The showcase demonstrated how GMF can become more than a networking platform—a marketplace of ideas, products, expertise and opportunities where members can actively support one another's businesses.

Warm Hospitality from the Host

The meetup was hosted by Ritesh Mukewar, who was appreciated by members for his hospitality and contribution to making the event successful.

Dazzle World shared:

"My sincere thanks to Lavleshbhau and the entire coordination team for organising such a wonderful and commendable business meet. Also special thanks to our Riteshbhau for his warm hospitality."

Equinox Software Solutions also thanked Ritesh for once again being a great host and appreciated his ideas around introducing sports and fitness activities as additional initiatives for the GMF community.

These suggestions highlighted the growing ambition of GMF to expand its activities beyond traditional business networking.

Meaningful Conversations and New Ideas

The 13th meetup was not limited to business introductions. Members engaged in discussions around entrepreneurship, technology, collaboration, community activities and ways to create additional value for the GMF network.

Abhijeet Patale appreciated the initiative:

"It was a great opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and build new relationships in a relaxed and positive environment."

He also highlighted the value of the GMF App and the emotional intelligence-focused discussions as important additions to the meetup.

He further noted that events like these provide value not only through business opportunities but also through the knowledge, connections and perspectives shared among members.

What Participants Said

Shweta Vispute

"Today event was super and very connective. My special thanks to Equinox Software Solutions. Without your support my presentation was not successful. Thanks Lavlesh Raut for giving good platform."

Deepak Patil

"Your work is truly commendable and has achieved a great milestone in the GMF community. Hope to see the app working on iPhone very soon, with your continuous dedication and great efforts."

Sachin Birewar

"Your gift to GMF is highly commendable and appreciated. Wish you a very good and successful career and business. We are always with you and just a call away to support you in your business in best possible way."

Scentivo Global

"Today's meeting was very good, and we got a great opportunity to showcase our products. A special thanks to Equinox Software Solutions for introducing us to such a wonderful GMF platform."

They also appreciated Shweta's work on the GMF App and the opportunity to be among the first members to use it.

Dazzle World

"My sincere thanks to Lavleshbhau and entire coordination team for organising such a wonderful and commendable business meet. Also special thanks to our Riteshbhau for his warm hospitality."

The team expressed confidence that with collective efforts and strong networking, GMF would continue to reach new heights.

Equinox Software Solutions

"Thank you Ritesh Saheb for being a great host again and again. And sharing very good ideas on adding sports and fitness activities which will add more colours to the activities."

The team also appreciated Shweta's contribution in creating a professional and comprehensive application for the GMF community.

Abhijeet Ashok Patale

"A big thank you for putting together such a well-organised and meaningful networking event for business owners."

He highlighted the value of meeting like-minded entrepreneurs, exchanging ideas, exploring collaborations and building new relationships.

He also appreciated the GMF App and the emotional intelligence component of the event, calling them valuable additions to the meetup.

Sachin Suramwar

"A great day today at GMF, so interactive and loads of ideas, time (Sunday) well spent."

His feedback reflected the interactive and engaging nature of the gathering.

Dr. Sudhir Sawarkar

"It was a fantastic networking event with great energy, meaningful connections, and wonderful participation from all GMF members."

He also expressed his appreciation to the people working behind the scenes to make the event successful and looked forward to stronger connections, collaboration and many more such events.

Adv. Avinash Gokhale

"Superb! I missed it."

Although he could not attend the meetup, his message reflected his continued enthusiasm and support for GMF initiatives.

A Growing Community with Bigger Ambitions

The 13th GMF Monthly Meetup demonstrated how far the community has come since its early gatherings.

With participation reaching 45 members, the platform is steadily building momentum and attracting entrepreneurs from increasingly diverse industries.

Members also discussed expanding GMF activities beyond monthly business meetings, including sports, fitness, community initiatives, product showcases and technology-driven engagement.

The launch of the GMF Mobile App is an important step in this direction, providing the community with a digital foundation to support its continued growth.

As Equinox Software Solutions aptly expressed:

"Our platform has picked momentum. Very soon we will have 50+ attendees."

The growing participation makes that milestone increasingly achievable.

Founder’s Message – Lavlesh Raut

GMF Founder Lavlesh Raut expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the 13th meetup.

He thanked Shweta Vispute for her presentation and for her valuable contribution to the GMF community through the mobile application.

He also acknowledged the support and involvement of Deepak Patil and Ritesh Mukewar, whose contributions helped make the day successful.

Lavlesh also thanked Dr. Sudhir Sawarkar for his continued appreciation and unconditional support.

His message reflected the core philosophy of GMF: the platform grows when every member contributes, supports fellow entrepreneurs and actively participates in building the community.

Looking Ahead

The 13th GMF Monthly Meetup marked an important chapter in the journey of Global Marathi Founders.

With the successful launch of the GMF Mobile App, the introduction of member showcases and discussions around expanding community activities, GMF is evolving into a more connected and active entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The event once again reinforced the idea that meaningful business communities are built through trust, knowledge sharing, collaboration and consistent participation.

With 45 members attending this meetup and the community targeting 50+ participants in upcoming gatherings, GMF continues to move forward with strong momentum.

The journey continues—with more entrepreneurs, more ideas, more collaborations and more opportunities to support one another.