D2C Startup Programs by Inc42: Elevate Your Brand in 2026
Discover Inc42's D2C startup programs in 2026: D2CX, ManagementX, and D2CX Foundations. Learn from top experts to 10X your D2C brand.
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30 SEC SUMMARY
Explore Inc42's 2026 D2C startup programs: D2CX, ManagementX, and D2CX Foundations. These programs offer actionable insights from top D2C founders to help you elevate your brand and launch successfully.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
D2CX by Inc42
D2CX by Inc42 is a 12-week hands-on program designed to help you level up your Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) game. Learn from India's top 1% D2C founders and experts through actionable insights, proven strategies, and tactics on how to 10X your D2C brand.
ManagementX by Inc42
ManagementX by Inc42 is a 6-month hands-on program that will take you on an intense journey that shatters the outdated “employee mindset” and equips you with the “leader mindset.” This program is designed to transform your approach to management and leadership.
D2CX Foundations by Inc42
D2CX Foundations by Inc42 is a 6-week hands-on program to help you launch your D2C brand successfully and profitably. Learn from India’s top 1% of D2C founders & experts through actionable insights, proven strategies, and tactics on how to launch a successful D2C Brand in 6 weeks.
Legal Dispute at Cult Fitness Pvt Ltd
Deepak Poduval, cofounder of Cult Fitness Pvt Ltd, has filed an FIR against his cofounder and brother-in-law Rishabh Telang, alleging forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy in connection with a 2016 transaction involving the company’s assets and intellectual property (IP).
Poduval alleged that Telang forged his signature on documents used to wind up Cult Fitness without his authorization. He further alleged that he did not receive payment arising from the transaction with Cultfit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, a part of IPO-bound Cult.fit.
Telang has denied the allegations, while Cult.fit said neither it nor its subsidiary is an accused in the FIR and that the transaction was completed under valid contractual arrangements.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Inc42 offers three comprehensive D2C startup programs: D2CX, ManagementX, and D2CX Foundations.
- These programs provide actionable insights from top D2C founders and experts.
- Deepak Poduval filed an FIR against Rishabh Telang, alleging forgery and unauthorized transactions.
- Cult.fit denied any wrongdoing and claimed the transaction was legitimate.
Conclusion
Inc42’s D2C startup programs are designed to help entrepreneurs and founders elevate their brands with expert guidance and actionable strategies. Meanwhile, the legal dispute at Cult Fitness highlights the complexities and challenges that can arise in startup ecosystems.
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Sources
- inc42.com · 2026-08-08
IPO-Bound Cult.fit's Rishabh Telang Denies Forgery Allegations By Deepak Poduval
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