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.
The session will feature Rahul Mamman, Director at MPC Pharma, who will share his experience in building and scaling a growth-stage company and discuss the challenges founders face while moving toward sustainable, 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.
The Stanford Seed Transformation Program is a 10-month leadership program designed for founders and CEOs of growth-stage companies with annual revenues between $300,000 and $15 million. The program focuses on strengthening leadership capabilities, refining strategy, and building operational systems that enable companies to scale beyond the founder.
“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,” said Harish Arnezath, Regional Director, Stanford Seed South Asia.
Stanford Seed, an initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, works with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that create jobs and drive economic growth. Through world-class business education, mentorship, and leadership training, the program supports founders in building strong, scalable organizations that can deliver long-term impact.
Participation in the Kochi event is free for eligible founders and CEOs, though seating is limited.
