India, Dec. 5 -- Even as Indian startups have grown in prominence through funding and milestones such as IPOs, engaging with policymakers and regulators has been one of the biggest challenges for all startups - large and small.

Founders often find themselves either blindsided by regulatory changes or feel that even as a new-age company driving value most of the policy is shaped by legacy giants and bodies. This is a major gap that needs bridging especially as the value creation continues to move India's economic growth needle.

That's the gap that the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) is looking to fill, and at launch more than 30 of the most prominent startups and founders in India are joining forces with experienced hands when it comes to dea...