News & press
Dehurdle's company news, funding announcements, speaking events, and conference appearances.
Dehurdle at People Matters TechHR India 2026, Yashobhoomi New Delhi
Dehurdle presented its voice simulation platform at People Matters TechHR India 2026, held at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), New Delhi, on August 6–7, 2026. The team gave live demos of simulations, custom scenario authoring, and the Free Speech Check to CHROs, L&D directors, and talent leaders.
Dehurdle at ETHRWorld Future Skills Conference 2026, Mumbai
Dehurdle exhibited as an emerging partner at the 7th edition of the ETHRWorld Future Skills Conference held at the JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai. The summit focused on learning and development in the age of AI and automation.
Dehurdle at SHRM Tech 2026, Mumbai
Dehurdle exhibited at SHRM Tech 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on May 21–22, 2026. Themed 'Connected Intelligence', the conference brought together HR leaders and technology exhibitors to explore how people and AI work together. Dehurdle showed live demos of its Zero Voice Retention coaching platform and communication analytics dashboard.
Dehurdle selected for Startup Showcase at INSEAD Alumni Forum, Oslo
Dehurdle was selected to pitch in the rapid-fire round at the INSEAD Alumni Forum Startup Showcase in Oslo on May 16, 2026. The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship selected the startups from a pool of applicants.
Amit Kasliwal speaks at RAGA 2.0 CoachFest, ICF Delhi NCR Chapter
Dehurdle founder Amit Kasliwal was invited as a featured speaker at RAGA 2.0 CoachFest 2026, the flagship event of the ICF Delhi NCR Charter Chapter, held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event, themed 'Clarity in Chaos: The Coaching Impact', explored coaching as a strategic tool amidst AI acceleration and organizational disruption.
Dehurdle closes $535,000 pre-seed round
Dehurdle has completed its pre-seed fundraise of $535,000, backed by Loyal VC and a group of strategic angel investors. The capital will accelerate product development, expand enterprise deployments, and scale our AI voice simulation platform across new geographies.
Dehurdle at ET Nextech Human Capital Summit 2026, Gurugram
Dehurdle showcased its privacy-first coaching platform at the ET Nextech Human Capital India Summit at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. Under the theme 'Minds & Machines: Shaping Tomorrow,' the team met CHROs to discuss continuous, measurable ways to track the return on capability building.
Dehurdle at SHRM India Annual Conference 2025, New Delhi
Dehurdle set up an exhibition stall at the SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Themed 'A Festival of Work', the event brought together HR leaders and speakers to discuss AI-driven talent strategies and ethical leadership.
Dehurdle selected for INSEAD AI Venture Lab, inaugural cohort
Dehurdle was selected for the inaugural cohort of the INSEAD AI Venture Lab (AI Founder Sprint), an 8-week intensive program for early-stage founders building AI-first ventures. The program is co-led by INSEAD and Harvard Business School faculty, with advisors including the ex-President of Y Combinator and partners from Blitzscaling Ventures.
Dehurdle at People Matters TechHR India 2025, New Delhi
Dehurdle participated as an emerging tech partner at People Matters TechHR India, held at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi. The team demonstrated how AI voice coaching fits into a team's daily work.
Dehurdle at ETHRWorld Future Skills Conference 2025, Mumbai
Dehurdle exhibited at the 6th edition of the ETHRWorld Future Skills Conference at the JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai. Centered on the 'Evolution of AI-Powered Learning', the team presented how Dehurdle makes employee coaching measurable.
Dehurdle at SHRM Tech 2.0 Conference 2025, Mumbai
Dehurdle exhibited at the SHRM Tech 2.0 Conference & Expo held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The team showed how voice simulation practice helps teams build confidence.
Dehurdle at SHRM Talent Visionary Summit 2025, Bangalore
Dehurdle exhibited at the SHRM Talent Visionary Summit hosted at the Taj MG Road, Bangalore. The team met CXOs and HR leaders and demonstrated how AI voice simulation brings coaching practice to every level of management.
Dehurdle at ET Nextech Human Capital Summit 2025, Gurugram
Dehurdle began its enterprise outreach by exhibiting at the ET Nextech Human Capital Summit at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, where it introduced its Zero Voice Retention privacy model to industry leaders.
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