Hello TSOW Community,

The wait is over — the first-ever TSOW Launchpad – HR Tech Edition is officially live, and we couldn’t be more excited!

After receiving an incredible wave of applications from across India’s HR tech ecosystem, and carefully curating the best of the best, we’re proud to introduce the final lineup of startups who will be pitching on the big stage at the TSOW People Leaders Summit 2026.

These startups represent the future of HR innovation — pioneering technologies and solutions that will transform how organizations hire, engage, and retain talent.

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🏆The startups selected for TSOW Launchpad represent the future of HR tech in India.

This cohort includes early-stage and growth-stage teams building across:

• AI-powered hiring and talent intelligence

• Employee engagement and experience platforms

• HR automation and people operations tools

• Workforce productivity, referrals, and internal mobility

• Data-led decision-making for HR leaders

These founders are solving real, on-ground HR problems with strong products, clear vision, and early traction. At the Launchpad, they will showcase their solutions live, network with HR decision-makers throughout the day, and pitch on stage in front of a seasoned jury.

Each startup has been curated for relevance, innovation, and impact on the future of work.

🌟 About the Investors & Jury Backing TSOW Launchpad

Supporting these startups is an exceptional group of founders, investors, HR leaders, and operators who have built, scaled, and advised some of the most respected HR tech and SaaS companies in the ecosystem.

This group brings:

• Deep experience in building and scaling HR tech products

• Strong operator insight from leading people-first organizations

• An investor mindset focused on long-term value and real adoption

• A passion for mentoring founders and shaping the ecosystem

At TSOW Launchpad, they will listen, challenge, question, and guide—offering honest feedback, thoughtful perspectives, and meaningful conversations that go well beyond the pitch.

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🎤 What Happens at TSOW Launchpad

TSOW Launchpad is designed to be high-energy, founder-first, and impact-driven.

Startups will:

• Engage with HR leaders and buyers during the showcase

• Pitch live in a Shark Tank–style format

• Receive real-time questions and feedback from the jury

• Build connections that extend well beyond the event day

📍 TSOW People Leaders Summit 2026
🗓 January 17, 2026
📌 The Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore

🚀 Still Want to Join the Journey?

If you’re an HR tech startup and would like to be part of the TSOW ecosystem, registrations are still open for upcoming opportunities, showcases, and future Launchpad editions.

The future of work isn’t coming — it’s being built right now.

And TSOW Launchpad is where it begins. ✨

Team TSOW
Building the Future of Work, together.