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An invite-only, 3-day residential unconference for India’s Unicorn & Soonicorn Founders.

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Griffin Retreat by Inc42 was an invite-only, 3-day residential unconference that convened 100 Unicorn & Soonicorn founders at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, in its inaugural edition. Rooted in the ethos of founders helping founders, it empowered leaders to make the leap to public markets and shape India’s $1 trillion digital future.

Through confidential discussions, immersive experiences, and tailored sessions on navigating IPOs, scaling leadership, and managing public market expectations, Griffin Retreat became the gathering place for India’s tech visionaries to build legacies, redefine industries, and drive the nation’s digital transformation.

SOME OF THE CONFIRMED GUESTS

Who Attended

Shri Yogi Adityanath

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Uttar Pradesh

T.V. Mohandas Pai

Chairman

Aarin Capital Partners

Motilal Oswal

Cofounder & CEO

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd

Aman Gupta

Cofounder & CMO

boAT

Ritesh Agarwal

Founder & Group CEO

OYO

Meghna Agarwal

Cofounder

IndiQube

The Griffin
Retreat
Experience


Griffin Retreat offered attendees exclusive access to curated sessions, intimate dialogues with industry leaders, confidential discussions, themed activities, and unique lifestyle experiences — all designed to foster deep personal growth and professional connections over an immersive 3-day unconference.

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Intimate Dialogues

Engage in thought-provoking discussions with a select group of high-growth founders, providing a unique platform for personal and professional growth.

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Curated Sessions

Participate in conversations featuring hard-to-access experts and luminary speakers who have built legacy companies, offering guidance on pivotal topics like IPO strategy, fundraising, leadership growth, and more.

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Confidential Discussions

In this confidential space, you'll forge lasting connections with peers, reminding yourself you're not alone in your founder journey.

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Unique Immersions

Through our signature experiences, we blend unique lifestyle experiences for your personal and professional enrichment. Enjoy wine tastings, secret suppers, private art viewings, and luxury, all while expanding your network.

Why attend
the griffin retreat

IPO Journey

Path to IPO, IPO strategy, financial engineering, stakeholder management, market sentiments, analyst relations, and roadshows.

Fundraising & Capital Navigation

Cap table dynamics, ESOPs, mega funding rounds, cross-border capital.

Organisational Leadership & Scaling

Leadership essentials, strategic & CXO hiring, board governance, company expansion, storytelling & strategic narratives, cross-border strategies.

Policy & Regulatory Acumen

Policy insights, regulatory understanding, governance best practices, and trend analysis.

Market Positioning & Storytelling

Building strategic narratives, creating public perceptions, and managing analyst relations.

Personal Wealth Management

MSOPs, secondaries, trust structures, LRS, strategic investments, and asset diversification.

The 2025 Destination

The oberoi amarvilas

agra

The Application

Join The Waitlist

Below are the minimum required criteria to apply. Beyond these essential requirements, we also evaluate your past experience, your current company’s traction, growth rates, and industry to determine whether we can add value to each other.

who is it for?

For Tech Startup Founders With A Business:

  • Valued at $250 Mn or higher
  • Or must have raised over $50 Mn in total funding
  • Or must be generating annual revenues of over $50 Mn
  • Or you must have had a previously successful exit of over $50 Mn as a founder.

Application Process

  • 01.
    Submit Application
  • 02.
    Editorial Review
  • 03.
    Make The Payment
  • 04.
    Receive Exclusive Invitation

DELEGATE BENEFITS

  • Exclusive Access:
    Join an intimate retreat for transformative insights.
  • Residential Unconference:
    Engage in sessions unlocking the next level of growth.
  • Breathtaking Setting:
    Enjoy gourmet experiences against scenic backdrop of Taj Mahal.
  • Meaningful Connections:
    Forge lasting relationships with peers and industry experts.
  • Tribe of Pioneers:
    Collaborate on India's tech future.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Griffin Retreat by Inc42 is an exclusive 3-day residential unconference for India's high-achieving tech founders. It's a haven where founders find their tribe, engage in confidential discussions, gain insights from industry luminaries, and forge meaningful connections through unique experiences — all within a curated, confidential environment.

Expect to be mesmerised and inspired by mind-expanding conversations and meaningful connections, complemented by scenic gourmet experiences.

If your application is rejected, our team will promptly notify you.

Since this is a highly curated gathering, we are looking for current tech startup founders with a business that is valued at $250 Mn or higher, or which have raised over $50 Mn in total funding, or which is generating annual revenues of over $50 Mn or you must have had a previously successful exit of over $50 Mn as a founder.

Sorry, we will not be able to accommodate your application.

No, once selected, you cannot transfer your seat to another person.

Sorry, there are no running discounts at the moment.