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With over 16+ years of experience in Strategy and Consulting, I am passionate about enabling early-stage startups to grow, specifically businesses who have gone through their proof of concept stage and are ready for larger-scale financing and accelerated growth. My expertise include providing insights on Deal and Non Deal Strategy engagements that drive performance and help better understand businesses in different sectors. As as Founder of SAMVEDANAM Consulting, I’ve been fortunate enough to combine my passions of technology / internet / new age business models as well as entrepreneurship, and contribute to the entrepreneurial community in India. We provide innovative solutions, growth strategies and provide fund raising support for entrepreneurs and startups, aiding them with resources they need to scale quickly and successfully. I believe in enabling entrepreneurs to build their connections and scale their businesses. I’ve helped devise strategies for various industries including eCommerce, eHealth, Fintech (Payments, Digital Lending, Insurtech and others), EdTech, LegalTech, Digital Media / Marketing, eB2B Retail, Enterprise Telecom, Consumer Mobile and Wireless, Mobility, etc. across India as well as globally. Happy to connect with other professionals that share my enthusiasm for strategy and consulting, venture capitalism, the startup ecosystem, capital allocation, and the power of innovation. #Start-ups, #Internet, #Technology, #StrategyConsulting, #FundRaising, #Fintech, #Healthtech, #EV, #Agritech and more.

Mike C Berry is Jury Member at EMMY International Awards USA,Jury Member Film Finance Awards, Poland Executive Member Universal Film Festivals Organization ,USA and an award-winning programme-maker who has overseen in excess of 15000 hours of TV over the last 40 years. Whether one-off specials or presenter-led series, all Mike’s shows have attracted critical acclaim and peak ratings in their slots - he "gets" channel needs and can deliver on a range of brands. During his career he has produced, directed and executive-produced for Fashion Television, ITV, BBC, Discovery, Animal Planet, National Geographic, Sky One, Star, Sony, Five and PBS, across history, science, wildlife, factual entertainment, arts and light entertainment. At Parthenon Mike oversees the production unit, Executive-Producing a busy slate, keeping creative controls from development through to delivery and working alongside the CMD to steer the vision for the company. As well as managing broadcaster relationships and securing commissions and co-productions in the UK , US, Central Asia and India, you’ll still find his spending long hours in cutting rooms obsessing about getting programmes just right for their audience. With a Doctorate in Audience/ Customer Behaviour from UCLA , Columbian TV & Films Institute, California, Hollywood and at present he is doing research in audiences Behaviour, Mike started out researching natural history programmes and his background includes managing a fine art collection, running environmental expeditions and being part of a Creative Consortium for interactive media. He has been attending no. Of Film festivals for last 16 years and won worldwide appreciations for his productions. Expertise in Personal & product branding , worked as a consultant for world wide clients since 1992.

Experienced Program Management skills with over 30 years of experience in IT services and Change Management in global Technology and Consulting Companies. Executed projects across the US, Europe and Asia. Experience in coaching and mentoring senior and mid-level executives in professional development and career growth, to prepare them for senior leadership roles. As a part of Stanford University initiative, mentor start-ups using Stanford's Design Thinking methodology to determine product market fit. Led innovation initiatives and hold 4 US patents in the area of new technologies. Expertise in developing, driving and implementing large improvement programs. Conducted Program Management, Design Thinking, Story Telling workshops and mentored senior executives for peak performance, with a mix of assessments and coaching. Aim to contribute in Career Development, Mentoring and developing soft skills for technologists and professionals. A continuous learner with skills in new technology and people management.

I am a seasoned IT leader with more than 2 decades of experience in leading and driving large projects and technology ( Data, Analytics & AI led )transformation program for IT/ITES business. I am a career coach, start up mentor and a research scholar in AI.

I am an accredited Chartered Accountant having a master's degree in Finance & Taxation with over 3+ years of experience in Audit and Assurance. I have diverse knowledge in the field of Startup ecosystem, Equity Research, Capital Markets, Accountancy, Auditing and Taxation. Currently associated with Capital Fortunes Private Limited, a boutique investment bank, where in I deal with Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory and Fund Raising for startups from seed stage to Series A. I'm also a founding team member at Charterprenuers - a platform built to empower CA community in entrepreneurship by mentoring, idea evaluation and angel investing.

Venture Capital Professional, Serial Entrepreneur, Corp. Finance, CxO, Advisor, Mentor & Company Builder. US, India & SE Asia Experience. Currently - Managing Partner, Early Stage VC Fund, Fintech Entrepreneur, Advisor/Mentor, Corporate Development Services to corporate VCs, family offices, VC funds & Startups. Visiting Faculty, IIMK Experience across the entire lifecycle of VC funds including launch, fundraising, deployment, portfolio management, and exits. Have launched and raised LP commitments for multiple VC funds. Investments in VC/PE funds, startups, and growth-stage businesses – social impact, deeptech, alternate protein, B2B, SaaS, cleantech, tech, services & fintech. CFO/CEO/COO of venture & PE-backed businesses in the US. Exit to public companies. As CFO, have led NASDAQ-listed IPOs for tech startups in the US. Experience in building and scaling businesses, financial management, fundraising, restructuring, and exits as CFO & CEO. Partnerships & Strategic Alliances. M&A. As an entrepreneur, co-founded businesses in financial services, outsourcing, and technology. Successfully exited to larger/public companies. Have built profitable back-office and outsourcing businesses. Experienced with GTM strategies, business development, and strategic initiatives. Global living & professional experience in the US & India. Frequent speaker, blogger & writer. Guest Faculty.

The way I see this questionnaire, I find your need inclined to IT sector majorly. The sector I serve has a huge gap between industry needs and supply of human population- based on lack in connection between studies versus real life experience. A connect of that sort will enable you to open doors for your platform to become ultra popular in our field, which is known as IVD sector ( In-Vitro Diagnostics) In my back ground I feel, I have extensive experience of building geographical business expansion within India as well as other countries, Sales Management, Sales Process understanding,Product positioning, launching a new organization, building human structure- organization structure etc. I hope I could explain.

I specialize in helping clients leverage technology in smarter, more productive ways, with a focus on streamlining workflows and driving innovation. As an Apple Certified Technology Provider, I work with businesses that are centered around the Apple ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Through engaging presentations and expertly crafted content, I empower organizations to make the most of these technologies. With deep expertise across various sectors such as EdTech, FinTech, and FoodTech, I have experience working with companies at every stage—from startup cultures to product-oriented firms and large enterprises. My strong grasp of digital IT transformation, modern cloud-based technology architectures, and strategic tech solutions allows me to drive impactful change and enhance productivity across the board.

"Business Coach, Author & Entrepreneur with 10+yrs exp transforming biz. TEDx Speaker, PhD, CA, CS, MBA. Empowering entrepreneurs, unlocking potential & achieving growth. Let's connect to take your biz to new heights!"

Global Executive Search professional with expertise and experience in Executive Search, Head Hunting, Leadership Hiring, Industry Research and Mapping, Operations Management and Business Analysis and consulting. Excellent experience in hiring for Senior Leadership positions across different functions in varied industries including early stage start-ups, IT, ITES, Technology and Manufacturing. Successfully managed searches across the globe including USA,UK, Europe and APAC. Strong experience in Industry Research and Mapping, Implemented innovative ideas to broaden the sourcing strategies to focus on headhunting the best professionals. Currently heading Talent Practice at Stellaris Venture Partners, an early-stage venture fund. Engaged in Leadership Hiring for our portfolio. Helping Founders find Top talent for their startups.

Kunal Bhardwaj brings 16 years of experience, starting with 7 years in strategic research and consulting, followed by 9 years in the EdTech sector, focusing on startup growth and scaling. As the Founder of Dailylearn, a Tier 2-3 focused EdTech platform incubated by Dailyhunt, he ideated, built, and scaled the platform to over 125K registered users, 3500+ paid customers, and INR 1 Cr+ ARR. He also successfully raised INR 2 Crores for Dailylearn through Dailyhunt. Prior to Dailylearn, Kunal was the Director for Dailyhunt's product and content strategy in the Education vertical. He also served as VP of Strategic Alliances and Offline Business at Testbook, playing a pivotal role in the company’s expansion. Currently, Kunal is advising Invact Metaversity, focusing on user acquisition, growth, and building an efficient hiring ecosystem.

Working with entrepreneurs, investors, and incubators is something I am enthusiastic about. Aided three government startup projects. worked closely with more than 60 start-ups, 15 investors, and 20 incubators. Taught more than 200 management students. Partnership affiliation with more than 30 businesses. 7 years of professional experience in a variety of fields, including incubators, IT, B2B insurance, digital marketing, and agriculture business management. Excellent expertise in business development, farm business, government project management, digital marketing, promotion, branding, marketing, and sales. Developing and experiencing a startup ecosystem with knowledge of intellectual property, business-to-business communication, and relationship management. At the financial services companies owned by Kotak Life, I directly collaborated with the CEO, Directors, HR Head, and Finance Head. (Sales to Companies) I've gained knowledge from organisations like Kisan, WNS, FarmBee, Agrostar, BharatAgri, Krishi Career, Orbiting, Tudip Technologies, DPU FIIE, and Kotak Life through volunteer work, internships, and full-time employment. collaboration on web services and digital marketing with more than 20 companies.

Nitin currently is part of US based Venture Capital firm and manages end-to-end deal-flow. His work has given him exposure across multiple sectors and stages. He has reviewed thousands of startup decks. Nitin has also helped startups in their journey from 0 to 1 and 1 to 10 by supporting them in building operations, partnerships, systems, strategies and raising funds. He has over 11 years of rich experience in investments, startup consulting, incubation, portfolio management, and business mentoring.

I've +12 years of solid sales and customer management experience across a wide range of industries, including Telecom, BFSI, Pharma, Logistics, Construction, Tyre, Paint, and FMCG. My proficiency has been honed by working with large enterprises and early-stage B2B tech companies, where he has played a vital role in setting up business functions and driving revenue growth. My customer management role has provided me with extensive knowledge of various industries, enabling me to solve unique challenges through a solid collaboration between different functional leaders of large enterprises. With diverse industry experience and a proven track record, I'm well-equipped to provide strategic leadership and deliver successful outcomes in any business