RiseBegin — Championing Idea-Stage Founders | India’s First Incubator Backed by Cornell, IIT & IIM Alumni
BENGALURU, INDIA — RiseBegin, the execution-first incubator that invests 3.5 Lakhs worth resource capital on idea stage founders for 0% equity, it has announced today that applications are officially open for its inaugural cohort. Breaking away from the traditional “Spray and Pray” education model, RiseBegin introduces a radical Commitment Contract: Build a revenue-generating AI product in 45 days,
The current startup landscape is drowning in “AI Tourists”—founders building generic wrappers with no business model. To solve this, RiseBegin has emerged as a high-velocity filter, now validated by a strategic investment of time and resources from a council of heavyweights.
The Vision: A Factory Floor, Not a Classroom
RiseBegin is not a course; it is a Venture Generator. The thesis is simple: The cost of building software has dropped to near zero (thanks to AI), but the difficulty of building a business remains high. RiseBegin acts as the infrastructure layer for builders who want to launch AI-native products without giving up equity on Day 1.
The “Unfair Advantage” Deal
At the heart of RiseBegin’s model is a differentiated value proposition rarely seen in early-stage incubation:
Founders receive a resource investment worth ₹3.5 lakh+ in the form of an enterprise-grade tech stack, including premium development tools and AI infrastructure—provided as build capital, not sponsorship.
This enables founders to build faster, stronger, and at production-grade quality from day one.
In return, founders enter into a serious commitment bond that aligns long-term interests and enforces focused execution. This mutual accountability is what separates RiseBegin from traditional incubators and short-term bootcamps.
The Guarantee:
The program runs on a 12-week “Build-to-Revenue” sprint. If a founder completes the daily challenges and does not have a live product with a real user by Day 45, RiseBegin refunds the commitment fee in full.
The Validation: Backed by Titans from Cornell, IIT, and IIM
To ensure this model delivers on its high-stakes promise, RiseBegin is not just mentored, but strategically backed by a “Council of Builders” who have mastered the core pillars of company building: Operations, Finance, and Talent.
Operational Excellence: The program is backed by C.K. Purohit (Chandra Kumar), a veteran with over 20 years of experience as a Director, COO, and Board Member. A Cornell University alumnus, C.K. is a “people, process & policies” expert specializing in enterprise-grade solutions (CRM, ERP). His involvement ensures RiseBegin founders don’t just build tools, but scalable, board-ready businesses with robust operational backbones.
Strategic Rigor: Financial discipline is enforced by Sanyam Chhangani, Founder of Lithina Energy Solutions. An alumnus of India’s premier institutions (IIM Calcutta, IIT Delhi), Sanyam’s background includes equity research at JPMorgan Chase, ensuring that founders build mathematically sound business models from day one.
Talent Density: The ecosystem is supported by Shashank Vagale, Co-Founder of Multi Recruit & InsourceIndia. A heavy hitter in the talent and market expansion space, Shashank’s backing signals to investors that RiseBegin graduates are “hiring-ready” leaders capable of scaling teams.
The Architect: From Thiel Nominee to Ecosystem Builder
While the incubator stands on the shoulders of giants, its DNA was coded by Rishi Acharya, a builder whose own journey highlights the gap RiseBegin aims to fill.
Rishi first gained recognition when his deep-tech commerce solution (Computer Vision) earned him a nomination for Peter Thiel’s Thiel Fellowship. He was invited for the final venture building sessions—a path that required dropping out of college. However, bound by the reality of a family education loan, Rishi was forced to decline the fellowship to complete his degree.
He didn’t stop building. After consulting for over 100+ startups on their 0-to-1 journey, Rishi designed RiseBegin to be the bridge he never had: a place where builders can execute with the intensity of a Thiel Fellow, but with the safety net and infrastructure required to succeed in the Indian context.
Applications Now Open
RiseBegin is currently accepting applications for its upcoming cohort. Slots are strictly limited to execution-obsessed founders.
To apply and secure your interview, visit: www.risebegin.com
About RiseBegin
RiseBegin is an Execution-First Incubator designed for the AI era. We bridge the gap between “having an idea” and “making revenue.” By equipping founders with elite tools and holding them to a strict revenue-or-refund standard, we are building the next generation of AI-native companies.
