Gather

Connect | Learn | Grow

In this fast-paced AI world, one thing is irreplaceable: authentic human interaction and learning from real-life experiences. I created Elevate Gather as a space to connect with others on the same journey, learn from each other’s experiences, and build a powerful support network that will fuel your professional growth.

Elevate Gather creates intentional spaces where entrepreneurs and professionals can connect, learn, and get inspired. Join us for curated events, expert speaker sessions, and community-building experiences designed to help you thrive.

Upcoming Events

August Gather

BYOB: Build Your Own Business Workshop

Transform Your Idea Into Action in Just 2.5 Hours

Thinking of launching your own startup or a new business?

Already own a business but looking for a boost with refreshed basics?

Wondering how you can supercharge your venture?

Join me for an intensive, hands-on workshop designed for entrepreneurs, career changers, and professionals who want to launch or scale their business with confidence in the AI era.

What You'll Walk Away With:

  • A validated business concept with AI-enhanced competitive advantages

  • Your personalized 30-day launch plan with specific, actionable steps

  • Accountability partners from our community to keep you moving forward

  • Access to curated tools and resources that will save you time and money

  • Meaningful connections with like-minded entrepreneurs and changemakers

  • Maybe a co-founder!!

Who This Is For:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea ready to validate and refine

  • Career changers looking to leverage their experience in new ways

  • Small business owners wanting to integrate AI for competitive advantage

  • Professionals curious about entrepreneurship but unsure where to start

What Makes This Different: Gemini, ChatGPT, Manus, Claude are great aids but what they cannot replace is the human experience. There is power in community work. In this like minded group, you will find ideas, motivation, and energy (maybe a co-founder!). Through collaborative exercises, station rotations, and peer learning, you'll build your business blueprint alongside other driven individuals. We'll move fast, think strategically, and create real momentum in just a couple of hours.

When: Friday, August 29, 2025, 12-2:30 pm PST

Where: San Carlos, CA (address shared upon registration)

Pricing: Transform your business idea into a concrete action plan. This pricing gets you:

  • a 2.5-hour intensive workshop

  • lunch

  • comprehensive workbook

  • AI resources

  • group Q&A

  • a solid network of fellow entrepreneurs (maybe a co-founder!!)

That's less than most people spend on dinner out, but could change your business trajectory forever!!

Standard: $119

Premium: $179 also includes follow up 30 min 1:1 strategy session

(Scholarships available for eligible candidates. Contact me for more details.)

(Limited seats for maximum interaction)

Meet Your Facilitator — Twisha Anand, PhD

A woman with wavy dark hair and light skin, smiling, sitting by a window in a cafe or restaurant, wearing a light blue blazer and a white blouse with black patterns.

I bring over 13 years of mastery in strategy, operations, and AI-enabled growth—anchored by a rare combination of analytical rigor and human-centered coaching. I have:

  • Built and scaled startups globally, including a YCombinator alum. Most recently as the CEO of a startup, I drove 1M+ ARR with 75% gross margins in just six months, while leading multi-functional teams across engineering, product, sales, and community. 

  • Launched a Gen‑AI platform from idea to compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, WCAG), expanding into 150 countries by tuning AI with rich quantitative and qualitative datasets. 

  • Strategically grew peer-support communities internationally —reaching 2 million monthly users across 189 countries and 140 languages, with teams spanning 30+ countries. 

My approach:

  • A blend of executive-level strategy (turning big visions into structured plans) and deep empathy (guiding you through the emotional and practical nitty-gritty of business building). 

  • A framework rooted in AI-savvy operations, lean strategy mapping, and community wisdom—purpose-built for entrepreneurs and professionals in transition. 

  • Real results, not theory: I have negotiated high-impact deals with institutions like UC Berkeley, Amazon One Medical, and Health Canada—and built ecosystems that bring people, data, and purpose together.

Connecting for Collective Wisdom

A group of 16 women gathered in a cafe, smiling, with some seated at a wooden table decorated with a vase of yellow flowers and others standing behind. The cafe has hanging lights and plants.

In a world flooded with digital content and AI-driven learning, I created Elevate Gather to bring us back to the most human—and powerful—form of growth: learning from one another.

As a deeply involved community member, I meet incredibly bright, mission-driven people every day. These conversations often inspire new ideas, open doors, and offer guidance that doesn’t come from a screen. My goal is to share this discourse and guidance widely, because I believe democratizing knowledge is the most effective way to multiply it. I have received so much from the people around me, and establishing Gather is my way of giving back to our vibrant community.

In our monthly Gathers, entrepreneurs and professionals converge to learn from insightful speakers, engage in meaningful discussions, and build powerful connections. Whether you are a founder, leader, or someone simply curious to grow—there is a seat for you here.

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From Past Attendees

What surprised me most was how much clarity I walked away with. Whether it was a new perspective from a speaker, a vulnerable share from someone in the group, or simply the space to pause and reflect, I always left feeling more connected to myself and to others.

~Anamika Gupta

As someone currently on a career break focused on personal and professional growth, I've found Gather with Twisha to be incredibly valuable. She consistently organizes excellent events that bring together women from diverse career stages. It's a fantastic, safe space to share ideas and connect with peers. I'm excited for future events to stay connected and discover new opportunities that align with my evolving interests!

~Sheetal Dehadaraya