GMF 9th Monthly Meetup Successfully Conducted in Dubai

The 9th Global Marathi Founders (GMF) Monthly Meetup was successfully organized on Sunday, 26th April 2026 in Dubai, UAE. The event was hosted at the office of Equinox Software Solutions LLC, near Burjuman Mall, Bur Dubai, and brought together Marathi entrepreneurs, professionals, founders, and business leaders from various industries.

The meetup began at 10:30 AM and created an energetic environment filled with meaningful networking, collaboration opportunities, business discussions, and community engagement. Members exchanged valuable insights, explored partnerships, and strengthened the spirit of the global Marathi business ecosystem.

Hosted by Equinox Software Solutions LLC

The venue partner for the meetup was Equinox Software Solutions LLC, a company specializing in:

• ERP Solutions

• Retail Software

• CRM Solutions

• HRMS Systems

• eCommerce Platforms

• Logistics Solutions

Location: C/o Equinox Software Solutions LLC, Near Burjuman Mall, Next to Adidas Reebok Outlet, 206 Bank Street Building, Bank Street (Khalid Bin Waleed Street), Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Founder’s Message

GMF Founder Lavlesh Raut expressed gratitude to all members and participants:

“Thank you all for joining the 9th GMF Monthly Meeting today. Great energy, clear decisions, and good connect. Appreciate everyone making time and contributing ideas. Let’s keep the momentum — see you all next month!”

Networking & Collaboration Highlights

• 20+ founders and professionals participated in the meetup

• Representatives from 12+ industries attended the session

• Business introductions and collaboration opportunities discussed

• Strong networking among Marathi entrepreneurs in the UAE

• Knowledge-sharing and community-driven support initiatives

• 15+ one-on-one introductions facilitated for business growth and support

Member Experiences & Feedback

Shweta Vispute, Founder Director at Eunoia Softtech, shared:

“It was my first meet, it was great to meet you all. Felt great to see Marathas coming up so well. Hope to continue with great meetings and collaboration ahead.”

Deepak Patil commented:

“Indeed, it was a great session and strong collaboration today. Looking forward to building on this momentum next month!”

Rajaram Khanolkar from Equinox Software Solutions expressed:

“Thank you everyone for coming, participating and engaging to make our Global Marathi Founders meeting a success. It was wonderful having you all at the office. For me, the real outcome was seeing the connections being made and the helping spirit that makes our group special.”

LinkedIn Highlights

Rajaram Khanolkar shared that the meetup successfully created a platform for meaningful introductions, collaboration opportunities, and professional networking. The networking session continued with traditional refreshments including signature Vada Pav, Samosas, and hot tea, strengthening personal connections within the community.

GMF Founder Lavlesh Raut highlighted that the monthly platform continues to strengthen the global Marathi business ecosystem by fostering collaboration, trust, and knowledge-sharing among entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.

List of Attendees

1. Lavlesh Raut

2. Shweta Vispute

3. Deepak Patil

4. Rajaram Khanolkar

5. Shradhesh Pawar

6. Sachin Birewar

7. Rahul Jagdhane

8. Lohit Kharapkar

9. Amit Jain

10. Amol Shinde

11. Sachin Suramwar

12. Ruchi Vichare

13. Yuvraj Jadhav

14. Reshma Kadam

15. Sheetal Kunte

16. Sudhir Sawarkar

17. Sulakshan Sawarkar

18. Amit Tomar

19. Abhijeet Patale

20. Rukesh Naik

21. Mahendra Patil

22. Sandeep Kad

Conclusion

The GMF Monthly Meetup series continues to create a strong global network for Marathi founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Through collaboration, mentorship, and business networking, GMF is building a vibrant ecosystem that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and community growth across borders.