Mata Ki Chowki is a sacred devotional gathering dedicated to Maa Durga — a collective prayer evening filled with bhajans, gratitude, blessings, and spiritual energy with Meet & Greet. It is a sacred collective resolution to align spiritual strength with economic progress. Under the divine blessings of Maa Durga, we take a Sankalp to transform Pune into a structured, value-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A resolution or a movement to make Pune as a Golden Valley for Start Ups & MSMEs.
What is the Golden Valley Concept?
Just like Silicon Valley became the global hub for technology innovation,
Golden Valley is a vision to bring powerful and successful people and stand united to transform Pune into a powerful, value-driven ecosystem for entrepreneurs, startup & MSMEs:
Creating Pune as Golden Valley for startups & MSMEs?
Startups and MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economic engine. They generate employment, drive innovation, and build national capability. Yet many founders grow in survival — without structured mentorship, capital access, or trusted collaboration networks.
Golden Valley is envisioned as a collaborative ecosystem that integrates collaboration, opportunity and a strong , trusted and powerful eco-system with the support of Government officers, ministers, Visionary and corporate leaders, industrialist and successful Pune.
Our Vision & Mission
To establish Pune as India’s most trusted and value-driven ecosystem for entrepreneurs, Startups and MSMEs — where businesses grow through collaboration, opportunity and a strong , trusted and powerful eco-system.
How to begin the Golden Value initiative
Your presence will be the steps towards creating a Golden valley and your guidance will surely support the Startups & MSMEs in many ways with your experience, expertise and intention.
About The Organizers
1) Poona Guest House
Established as a landmark of heritage hospitality in Pune, Poona Guest House has been a trusted name known for its cultural warmth, traditional values, and commitment to community engagement. Beyond hospitality, it has consistently supported initiatives that foster social connection and meaningful gatherings rooted in tradition.
2) Astitva Foundation
Astitva Foundation is a government registered NGO and global initiative dedicated to social empowerment, value-based leadership, and sustainable community transformation. Guided by the belief that meaningful progress begins with strong character and conscious responsibility, the foundation works across education, Skill development ,social and cultural preservation to inspire lasting change. Through its initiatives, it nurtures ethically grounded, purpose-driven individuals and institutions, promotes inclusive growth, and strengthens communities by harmonizing traditional values with contemporary perspectives.
Website: astitvafoundationglobal.org
3) J4E – Just For Entrepreneurs
J4E (Just For Entrepreneurs) is a dynamic business community focused on empowering startups and MSMEs through structured networking, opportunity exchange, mentorship, and collaborative growth. With a vision to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, J4E aims to transform Pune into a “Golden Valley” where businesses grow collectively rather than in isolation.
Core Committee Members
1) Ajit B.Kumthekar - 94037 64769
2) Nikhil Thakur – 99211 91122
3) Rachana Singh - 98114 03519
4) Jignesh Patel - 79 7207 7412

