Are you sitting on an idea that could change the world—or at least your world—but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone.
World of Startups 2025 is where your journey starts.
Over three energetic days, we bring together the curious, the committed, and the courageous—founders, builders, dreamers, and changemakers from across Nepal. Whether you’re still in a day job dreaming of your big leap, building your MVP in your hostel room, or scaling your first customers—this event is designed for you.
From raw founder stories to rapid workshops, investor connections to co-founder matchups, this is not your average “talk and walk” conference. It’s a builder’s playground. A safe space to fail forward, pitch big, ask real questions, and walk away with the confidence, tools, and people to launch or level up your startup.
Come as you are. Leave as a founder.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who dreams of launching their own company.
- Aspiring & early-stage founders
- Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday.
- Students with big ideas
- Startups looking for growth
- Investors & Ecosystem Builders
What You’ll Learn, Build, and Take Away
1. How to Validate Your Startup Idea (Without Burning Cash)
Learn the art of testing your idea in the real world before you build it.
2. Building Your MVP With Limited Resources
No tech team? No problem. Discover low-code tools, smart hacks, and lean product thinking.
3. From Side Hustle to Scalable Startup
How to turn your small gig or project into something big — sustainably.
4. The Art of the Pitch
Craft a 3-minute pitch that grabs attention, hooks investors, and actually lands opportunities.
5. Finding Co-Founders & Forming Your A-Team
Discover how to build a founding team that shares your mission, energy, and skills.
6. Startup Legal Basics (That Most Founders Ignore)
Company registration, founder agreements, equity splits — simplified for first-time founders.
7. Growth Hacking for Early Traction
Social media, community, word-of-mouth — proven strategies that got Nepal’s startups to 1,000+ users.
8. Raising Funds in Nepal: What Investors Actually Want
Hear from local and global investors on what makes them say yes to early-stage startups.
Featured Speaker:
Samokshya Adhikari – Community Manager, MentorWho
Samokshya is the heartbeat of MentorWho’s founder community. From curating meaningful connections to leading powerful group sessions, she helps first-time entrepreneurs find clarity, confidence, and community. She’s passionate about inclusive innovation and supporting women founders in Nepal.
Mahendra Gautam – Early Stage Startup Mentor
Mahendra is the go-to mentor for founders in their earliest stages—when ideas are raw, uncertain, and full of potential. With years of experience helping startups shape their vision, validate their ideas, and build lean prototypes, he’s known for asking the tough questions that lead to real breakthroughs. At MentorWho, Mahendra helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn “I have an idea” into “I’m building something real.”
Host:
MentorWho –
Nepal’s homegrown startup accelerator and founder-first platform, MentorWho is on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn raw ideas into real ventures. With programs focused on acceleration, mentorship, and community building, MentorWho has supported hundreds of founders across Nepal through startup workshops, innovation challenges, and venture-building bootcamps. As the host of World of Startups 2025, MentorWho brings together a vibrant ecosystem of mentors, investors, builders, and dreamers — all driven by one purpose: to build what matters.
Bonus Sessions:
- Startup mental health & founder burnout
- Branding and storytelling for Gen Z consumers
- Women founders panel: Bold ideas, real journeys
Here’s How We’re Helping Founders
We believe every founder deserves a real shot—regardless of where they start. We’re not just here to inspire; we’re here to roll up our sleeves and build with you.
Whether you’re brainstorming your first idea, figuring out how to get users, or pitching to investors for the first time—we’re the support system in your corner.
Through startup workshops, acceleration programs, and founder-focused events like World of Startups, we offer practical tools, tactical guidance, and a network that actually cares.
Our mentors aren’t just advisors—they’re builders, operators, and investors who’ve been in the trenches. Our sessions aren’t lectures—they’re live labs where ideas get pressure-tested, refined, and pushed forward.
And most importantly, we’re building a community where you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We don’t just help you start. We help you keep going.
