Caravan ’25

India’s AI-Powered SaaS Leap, in the Heart of Silicon Valley.

What is Caravan ’25?

Caravan ‘25 is SaaSBoomi’s 4th flagship Silicon Valley event – 7 days of U.S. immersion, built for founders ready to take the leap across oceans.

This isn’t a conference. It’s a deep-dive into learning and building the tribe that travels with you.

The catch? It happens only once a year with a thoughtfully curated cohort – so that you get maximum value from those sitting next to you, and vice-versa.

Real conversations. Real feedback. Real friendships.

Date & Venue

October 7-13, 2025 | Bay Area

In-focus

Get Ready for the AI League

The U.S. is the big league. But launching there takes more than intent — it needs context, conviction, community and a personal network. And when thinking AI, it means getting on the inside of how Silicon Valley is building today. 

Over the past 3 editions, Caravan has helped 500+ startups  explore the U.S. opportunity – enabling them to launch, find early traction, find their first U.S. customers, and future teams.

For many, this was the spark that started it all. From zero to one. From India-first to U.S.-ready.

If you’re thinking of:

  • Building AI-first or AI-deep
  • Cracking the U.S. customer mindset
  • Localising your product and GTM
  • Getting early validation
  • Building a real network on U.S. soil

Caravan gives you that soft landing, a founder community, and the network to get you started.

What to expect

Workshop-style sessions – led by founders and operators who’ve been in the trenches.

Experience of small, curated cohorts – to deepen the insights and build lifelong bonds with fellow founders.

Thought leadership from prolific voices in the Valley — across AI, SaaS, and GTM.

VCBridge – Learn what U.S. investors look for. 1:1 meetings with the best.

IndustryBridge – Meet enterprise execs. Don’t sell, ask for advice. Be vulnerable, without being judged.

Sundays at Caravan – Founders know how to play, too. Join us for games, food, camaraderie, maybe some cricket, hiking and more.

Different Journeys. Same Ambition.

Base Camp Pass

For founders and leaders who want a front-row seat to Caravan’s Day 0: where connections begin, and intent gets real.

Access to Base Camp session and networking dinner (inaugural day of Caravan ‘25).

Super Early Bird Passes: $250

Founder Pass

For early and growth-stage AI & SaaS founders looking for an immersive learning experience.

Access to the full conference across all 7 days including Base Camp.

Register by onboarding to Compass – our online Founder hub.

Super Early Bird Passes: $550

VC Pass

For investors seeking curated access to high-potential Founders and early insight into emerging startups.

Access to Base Camp, select mixers, and closing Socials. Opt-in to participate in VCBridge (limited slots available, subject to approval)

Super Early Bird Passes: $1,000

Focus Areas & Tracks: Learn Without the Noise

Product & Hiring

AI-native products, GTM-fit for U.S. US hiring, and everything else to get the market.

Go-To-Market

Positioning, pricing, storytelling, sales, all tailored for the U.S. buyer

Vertical AI

Domain-specific edge to build AI products that go deep, not just broad

SaaS to AI

Transitioning from classical to AI-native workflows without losing the product truth

Internal AI Adoption

Using AI inside your org to supercharge ops, marketing and decision-making

Fundraising

Curated access to Silicon Valley investors and industry stalwarts via VCBridge, IndustryBridge

Each track includes hands-on workshops, live critiques, and founder-led playbooks.

More at the Caravan: Magic that Happens in the Middle

Basecamp will have electrifying talks from the most prolific SV leaders and investors. An exclusive pre-Caravan onboarding for founders flying in. Settle in, sync with your cohort, and prime your mindset for the days ahead.

October 7th, 2025
Basecamp

Basecamp will have electrifying talks from the most prolific SV leaders and investors. An exclusive pre-Caravan onboarding for founders flying in. Settle in, sync with your cohort, and prime your mindset for the days ahead.

Your backstage pass to some of the most respected U.S. VCs. Not a pitchfest. Not a cold room. These are intentional, 1:1 conversations — driven by your context and their conviction.

October 13th, 2025
VCBridge

Your backstage pass to some of the most respected U.S. VCs. Not a pitchfest. Not a cold room. These are intentional, 1:1 conversations — driven by your context and their conviction.

Conversations with enterprise buyers, decision-makers, and potential design partners. Get feedback, validate messaging, explore GTM motion — with real U.S. execs.

October 13th, 2025
IndustryBridge

Conversations with enterprise buyers, decision-makers, and potential design partners. Get feedback, validate messaging, explore GTM motion — with real U.S. execs.

Evenings where magic happens. A curated founder and operator table. No panels. No decks. Just stories, shared over good food.
Invite Only

October 11th, 2025
Growth Founders’ Dinner

Evenings where magic happens. A curated founder and operator table. No panels. No decks. Just stories, shared over good food.
Invite Only

Flip the traditional format; no fixed agenda, no panels, no passive listening. Instead, participant-driven, informal discussions where you help shape the learning.

Unconference Sessions

Flip the traditional format; no fixed agenda, no panels, no passive listening. Instead, participant-driven, informal discussions where you help shape the learning.

Format and Focus: Build. Deep. Fast. In Seven days.

Deep dive workshops and talks across AI for product and GTM, Vertical AI, AI adoption, Hiring in the U.S. and fundraising from U.S. investors.

This is not fluff. Every session is built to move you forward.

Program Schedule Coming Soon

Sponsorship for Caravan ’25

Want to become a sponsor?

Caravan ’25 is where the next generation of global AI + SaaS stories are being written. It’s a great opportunity to meet 200+ founders building for the U.S. market.

FAQs

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Who can apply for Caravan?

Founders with early U.S. customers or active U.S. focus are preferred. We curate attendees based on stage, intent, and peer learning value. Note: Every application is curated to maintain peer quality and session depth.

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Is there a selection process?

Yes. Each application is reviewed to ensure you’ll get the most value out of the experience.

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Do I need to be in AI to attend?

No – but this edition will focus heavily on AI-native thinking in SaaS. Bring an open mind.

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Can I attend if I’m still exploring ideas for the U.S.?

You’re welcome — but this program is best suited for founders ready to act.

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Can SaaSBoomi help with an invitation letter to support securing my U.S. Visa?

Yes, we can. Write to us at keerthi@saasboomi.org and cc: hello@saasboomi.org with your request, and we’ll help you out.

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Will sessions be recorded or shared? Will I get access to the presentations?

Caravan is a safe space for real conversations. However, we will provide access to speaker presentations based on the presenter’s consent.

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How can I get an invite to the Growth Founders’ Dinner on October 11th?

Founders Growth Founders’ Dinner on October 11th is curated exclusively for growth-stage founders building for the US market. This is a small, invite-only gathering. To express interest,  please email neha@saasboomi.org.

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How do I network with other attendees before the event?

We’ll set up a dedicated WhatsApp group closer to the event. It’s a space to connect with fellow attendees, share context, and start conversations ahead of Caravan.

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What are my accommodation options?

We have tie-up with Draper University and a few near by motels. Drop us an email at hello@saasboomi and we’ll be happy to share more information with you.

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Can I plan to travel or stay with other founders traveling at the same time?

Yes, many founders coordinate travel and stay plans with others. Once the WhatsApp group is live, feel free to start a thread and find your travel crew.

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How long should I plan to stay in the U.S. before/after Caravan?

We strongly recommend that you arrive a couple of days before and stay for a few weeks to make the most of your trip. This will help you plan follow-up meetings, attend local events, get a first-hand feel of the Bay Area to inform future plans, and start building your personal network.

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What’s the best way to get around in the Bay Area?

If you’re staying local, public transport like Caltrain and BART work well for most routes. If you’re planning to explore beyond the main hubs or want flexibility, renting a car is your best bet.

Hear from the community ❤️

Mayank Kukreja
Founder and CEO, ITILITE
Attended Caravan ’24
It is always amazing to see the lengths to which SaaSBoomi volunteers go to make this a success. Great work.
Arun Gopalaswami
Co-founder & CEO, Recotap
Attended Caravan ’24
I had the best ROI of time and money. Attending the event along with others has helped us to focus on the US GTM even more.
Pratik Patel
Founder, Alphabin
Attended Caravan ’24
Thanks for all the hard work and arranging it. This is really meaningful mission to make India Proud SaaS Nation 🇮🇳
Winning the U.S. market is a marathon, not a sprint. Caravan is your starting line.

Volunteers

Anirudh Singhla

Founder & CEO, Pepper

Anshuman (Ansh) Pandey

Co-founder & CEO, Tune AI

Arjun Pillai

CEO & Co-founder, Docket

Arvind Parthiban

CEO & Co-founder, SuperOps

Avinash Raghava

CEO & Founding Volunteer SaaSBoomi

Kalyan Varma

Co-founder & CEO, Almabase

Keerthi Madhu

COO, SaaSBoomi

Krishna Vasanth

Founder & CEO, Featurely AI

Manisha Raisinghani

Founder, Sifthub

Neha Arya

Director Community, Membership, & Culture, SaaSBoomi

Sandeep Todi

Chief Community Catalyst – US Chapter, SaaSBoomi

Vinod Muthukrishnan

VP & COO – Webex Customer Experience, Cisco

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