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Abhimanyu Gargesh

Abhimanyu Gargesh

Startup Whisperer | Mentor at Startupbootcamp, Alloy Development | Scaling Founders with Strategic Thinking, Creative Ideation & Storytelling ,

Idea Validation Team Building Business Automation Financial Analysis Strategic Planning

I am a seasoned professional with over 18 years of leadership and operational experience, dedicated to mentoring startups and guiding them through their next growth phases. My passion lies in helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges, streamline operations, and build sustainable businesses. Whether working closely with founders at an accelerator in Goa or providing strategic feedback through a US-based incubator, I thrive on fostering innovation and supporting business success.

My expertise spans process optimization, team performance enhancement, and operational efficiency, ensuring that businesses operate at peak productivity. I specialize in setting strategic objectives, collaborating with senior leadership, and integrating people, processes, and technology to drive measurable results.

Throughout my career, I have worked with Build3, Enigmasoft, 91Springboard, Wizcraft International, SHRM, and MeasureOne, steadily progressing from data analysis and MIS to managing teams, streamlining processes, and shaping business strategy. My journey has been defined by adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to helping businesses scale efficiently and sustainably.

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Kumar Prabhakar

Kumar Prabhakar

AVP Sales @ Chakr Innovation | Sales & Business Development Leader | B2B Sales, Strategic Planning , Chakr Innovation

Career Advice Team Building Lead Generation Go To Market Strategy Sales
17+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and Strategic Alliances, driving revenue growth and scaling operations in startups and established enterprises. - Expertise in building and leading high-performance sales teams, and delivering measurable results in complex, matrixed organizations results across Fintech, CleanTech, Insurtech, Telecom, Mobility and Automotive sectors. - Adept at navigating challenges such as funding shortages and market pivots, leveraging each experience to strengthen leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities. - As part of a 5-member core team for a Mahindra Group startup, pioneered a new company (ADPL), onboarding supply partners with concept selling, driving demand and generating revenue for B2B SaaS and B2C car servicing solutions. - At RazorpayX, engineered the sales vertical, team structure, and processes, rapidly scaling new customer acquisition in the SMB and Mid-Market segments.
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Sourabh Tiwari

Sourabh Tiwari

Growth Strategist | Term Sheet & SHA Specialist | IIM Lucknow Alumnus | Founding Partner at Diverse Domain LLP ,

Career Advice Team Building Business Automation Growth Strategy Business Valuation
Sourabh Tiwari is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with over 17 years of diverse experience across entrepreneurship and corporate roles. He has managed high-impact ventures, where he provided advisory services in Business Development, Growth Strategy, Distribution Management, Team Building & Change Management. As the Founding Partner of Diverse Domain LLP., along with Growth & Strategy Advisor in GrowMSME.in he spearheaded Transformation, Cost Optimization, MSME Ecosystem creation, and market research. Additionally he is a Business Consultant with SM Business Ventures and a domain expert with Delhi Angels Den ( DAD) which is an accelerator & empowering platform for startups with more than 2500 Founders & colleges in the ecosystem.

In his corporate career, Sourabh has excelled in senior roles with reputed organizations like Keysight Technologies, Apex Power Tools, SEW Euro drive & IBM. His expertise encompasses partner account management, strategic sales, technical support, and international business development across India, South Asia, and global markets. Additionally, he has more than 10 years of experience in Government sales and consulting along with Key account management of Nestle, Pepsi, Havells, Haldiram and many more. His ability to align market needs with innovative solutions has consistently delivered tangible results in revenue growth and market expansion.

Sourabh’s academic credentials include a B.Tech ( Electronics) and MBA from IIM Lucknow, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning. He has also completed advanced modules in Artificial Intelligence in Business and Negotiation from IESEG School of Management in France and participated in globally recognized training programs on SPIN , ASMS , Value Selling, Negotiation, and Leadership.

Outside of work, he is a voracious reader and an accomplished author, having written "It's Monday Again," a non-fiction book that reflects his insights and perspectives on navigating challenges and finding purpose in life.
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Emmanuel Murray

Emmanuel Murray

Investment Director @ Caspian | Rural Management Expert , Caspian Impact Investment Adviser Ltd

Career Advice Idea Validation Growth Strategy Strategic Planning MVP Development
With over forty years of rich and diverse experience in agriculture, rural credit and microenterprise finance, I am a Investment Director at Caspian, a social impact investment firm. I manage LeAF Fund, which invests in early and growth-stage companies in the food and agriculture sector, with a focus on social and environmental impact. I have a strong analytical and mentoring skillset, and a special interest in working with small and emerging businesses and projects with unstructured business models.

I also serve as a member of the Credit Committee of Caspian Debt, an NBFC that provides customized debt solutions to impact businesses. I am also an Independent Director of NABKISAN Finance Ltd and Investment Director in Balwaan Krishi and Kisan Vikas (KiVi) and Director in Caspian Foundation and Chetna Agriculture Producer Company. Previously, I was head of operations of an impact focused NBFC, managing a portfolio of over INR 6 billion. I have published several papers, presentations, lectures, and reports, and am a frequent public speaker and commentator on social trends. I am passionate about building the food and agri startup ecosystem in India and an angel investor in multiple social enterprises. I am always open to experiment with new and innovative ideas. I hold credentials and certifications in rural management, development studies, banking and finance, and company law and practice.
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