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Early Stage Funding with Government Grants for Innovation with Rupak Doshi of OmniSync
Episode 147th March 2024 • Unlocking The AI Advantage • Ramesh Dontha
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What does a startup need to succeed? Is it founder passion, CEO grit, or lots of funding? Do your friends and family need to validate your idea, to begin with, and how do you navigate the challenges of early-stage funding to get your big idea off the ground? 


Today's guest is Rupak Doshi, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of OmniSync, helping startups navigate applying for government grant funding through programs like the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). 


Rupak has extensive experience in securing non-dilutive funding options for early-stage startups and helping businesses get up and running with the right funding. 


Join us as we explore why most startups fail and what they should be prioritizing from day one. We also chat about what sets OmniSync apart from other funding consultants and how they are cleverly integrating AI into their offerings. 

Learn how to avoid getting bogged down in funding paperwork that kills your dreams with a Turbo SBIR approach that is rocket fuel for all those early-stage entrepreneurs looking for direction on securing the right funding. Please join us. 


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In This Episode:

- Trying to get early-stage ideas executed

- Why most startups fail

- What does passion mean in a startup?

- What startups need for success - Exploring if passion, determination, or funding is key, and the role of friends and family's approval.

- How Rupak Doshi's experience benefits early-stage startups in finding non-dilutive funding.

- How does OmniSync help startups?

- Learning the Turbo SBIR method to streamline the funding process and kickstart your business journey.

- How Ominisync stand out by using AI to help startups with government grant applications.

- How do you get to work with OmniSync?




Resources mentioned:

SBIR - SBIR.gov



Connect with Rupak Doshi, Ph.D.: 

Website - https://www.omnisync.io/



Connect with Ramesh Dontha:

AI Entrepreneurs Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheAIEntrepreneurs  

Follow Ramesh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EntrepreneursAI 

Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/theaientrepreneurs/  

Watch the full episode on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@AI_Entrepreneurs 

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