The Llama Club
AI Start Up Founders!! This Is Your Inner Circle
The World’s First Invite-Only Network for AI-First Startup Founders
You’re building the future,
but the ecosystem isn’t built for you.
Investors who ‘don’t get’ AI. Talent wars over engineers.
& a sea of generic ‘startup’ communities where AI is an afterthought.
This isn’t a rant.
This is why we built the Llama Club.
Here, every FOUNDER is
Building AI as the core product – not just a feature.
Past the ‘idea stage’ – MVP-ready or scaling fast.
Committed to giving as much as they take.”
Finally, A Founder-Led Ecosystem
Hemant Asher
Partner at Saama VC
Dr. Pratyush Kumar
Co Founder atsarvam AI
Natasha Malpani Oswal
Venture Partner at Kae Capital
Roopan Aulakh
Managing Director at Pi Ventures
Anoop N Menon
Principal
Investments at Chiratae Ventures
Geetha Manjunath
Founder & CEO atNIRAMAI
Ankush Sabharwal
Founder & CEO at CoRover AI
Prof B Ravindran
Head - Dept of Data Science & AI atIIT Madras
Dhananjay Yadav
Co Founder & CEO atNeosapien AI
Krishna Gade
Founder at Fiddler AI
Arjit Johri
Lead Investments atMARSSHOT VC
Dr Pratyush Kumar
Co Founder at Sarvam AI
Rahul Agarawalla
Partner at Sense AI Ventures
Mayuresh Raut
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Seafund
Ashish Kumar
Co-founder & General Partner at Fundamentum
What is The Llama Club (TLC)?
TLC is an invite-only global community for AI-first startup founders, created by AIM Media House (the world’s leading tech media and research firm specializing in AI). Its an ecosystem of early-stage to scaling AI founders , deeptech focused investors, mentors, and experts across San Francisco, Bangalore, and beyond.
2. Who is TLC for?
We’re designed exclusively for:
- AI startup full time founders (Pre Seed to Series A)
- Building core AI products or applying AI in disruptive ways
- Looking to network,scale, fundraise, or grow strategically
- Open to collaborating, sharing, and growing with the community
3. Why should I join TLC?
TLC gives founders access to:
- A curated network of top-tier AI founders.
- Investor connects and warm intros via our VC network.
- Strategic mentorship via our Advisory Board.
- Invite-only mixers, private AMAs, and virtual boardrooms.
- Media features, visibility & storytelling via AIM Media.
- Global peer learning and founder-to-founder support.
4.Is there a cost to join TLC?
Founders who qualify through our screening call receive complimentary free access to the community’s free tier.
Premium tiers with added perks comes with an added cost which members can upgrade as per their choice.
5.How do I become a member?
- Request an invite and Join the waitlist via the TLC website
- If shortlisted ,Fill a short founder form
- Attend a 30-min screening call
- If selected, receive a formal invite + onboarding access
6. What kind of events or engagements happen inside TLC?
- Request an invite and Join the waitlist via the TLC website
- If shortlisted ,Fill a short founder form
- Attend a 30-min screening call
- If selected, receive a formal invite + onboarding access
7. Is this a startup accelerator or VC fund?
Nope! We’re not an accelerator or fund.
TLC is a founder-first council and strategic community designed to empower AI first startup founder
8.Can international founders join TLC?
Yes. While our initial primary chapters are San Francisco and Bangalore, TLC welcomes AI founders from across the globe. Our programs blend offline and online formats to stay inclusive and global.
9.What’s the time commitment like?
We understand founders are busy. TLC is designed to be high-value, low-touch:
- Selected core activities per month (virtual or in-person)
- Occasional participation in mixers or feedback circles
- Asynchronous high value Slack discussions.
Who is behind TLC?
TLC is built by AIM Media House, the world’s leading tech tech media & research form specialising in AI known for:
- Reaching over 2M+ readers monthly
- Hosting India’s largest AI summits (Happy Llama, MachineCon, Cypher)
- Featuring top AI founders, VCs, and CXOs on our platform