Kochi, 2026: The Stanford Graduate School of Business, through its Stanford Seed initiative, will host an exclusive leadership conversation titled “Building a Company That Scales: Beyond Founder-Driven Growth” in Kochi on March 16 at Crowne Plaza Kochi.
The event, scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, will bring together founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to discuss how companies can transition from founder-led operations to scalable, institution-driven organizations.
Industry Leaders to Share Insights
The session will feature Rahul Mamman, Director at MPC Pharma, who will share his experience in building and scaling a growth-stage company. He will also discuss the key challenges founders face while transitioning from founder-driven management to structured, system-led growth.
The discussion will be followed by an introduction to the Stanford Seed Transformation Program by Harish Arnezath, Regional Director, Stanford Seed South Asia.
About the Stanford Seed Transformation Program
The Stanford Seed Transformation Program is a 10-month leadership program designed for founders and CEOs of growth-stage companies with annual revenues ranging between $300,000 and $15 million.
The program focuses on strengthening leadership capabilities, refining business strategies, and building operational systems that enable companies to scale effectively beyond the founder’s direct involvement.
Building Sustainable and Scalable Businesses
Speaking about the initiative, Harish Arnezath said many founders eventually reach a stage where business growth requires stronger systems and leadership structures.
“Many founders reach a stage where growth demands stronger systems, leadership depth, and a shift from founder-driven decision-making to institution-building. Through Stanford Seed, we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the frameworks and support they need to scale sustainably,” he said.
Supporting Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets
Stanford Seed, an initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, works with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to help build thriving enterprises that create jobs and drive economic growth. Through business education, mentorship, and leadership training, the program supports founders in building strong and scalable organizations capable of delivering long-term impact.
Event Participation and Registration
Participation in the Kochi leadership conversation is free for eligible founders and CEOs, though seating is limited.
Event Registration Link:
https://calendly.com/stp-south-asia-events/kochi2026?month=2026-03
