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I am a seasoned IT leader with more than 2 decades of experience in leading and driving large projects and technology ( Blockchain, Web3, Metaverse ) along with transformation programs for IT/ITES business. I am a career coach, GOI Blockchain COE start-up mentor, research scholar and investor in several exciting Blockchain startups. I am currently leading Blockchain team at Zebpay (prominent crypto exchange).

I teach Web3/Blockchain and related technologies at all major Tier1 Engineering / Management colleges in India and across all major e-learning platforms worldwide. I help colleges and institutes build Blockchain COE and incubation centers and help nurture new ideas and ventures from bright students. I am also an active speaker at all major Blockchain events and seminars across globe. 

As a Partner at AKCJ Ventures, my mission is to propel the startup ecosystem through strategic investments and partnerships. My expertise in corporate laws from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India underpins my approach to deal structuring and venture capital. At Agility Ventures, I orchestrated a 20 Crores follow-on funding within three months, showcasing our collaborative efforts and my commitment to nurturing innovative ventures.

My role encompasses not only funding facilitation but also the creation of exit strategies, which recently resulted in a successful 2 Crores investor exit. My core competencies lie in establishing cross-border alliances and supporting portfolio companies, enabling their transition from nascent startups to industry contenders. These endeavors reflect my dedication to forming lasting partnerships and my profound understanding of the intricacies of startup investments.

Devansh Lakhani is a Chartered Accountant turned Investment Banker, Entrepreneur, and Angel Investor. After completing his CA in 2015, he pursued his passion in equity research and investment banking, quickly gaining leadership experience by managing a team of six analysts at a mid-sized firm.

Devansh later founded LFS (Lakhani Financial Services), which now employs around 15 people. Through LFS, he has helped 12 startups raise funds and advised over 200 on strategic business planning. As an active angel investor, he leverages his financial expertise to support early-stage startups, making him a key figure in the startup ecosystem.

Sriram is a seasoned venture capitalist and angel investor with extensive expertise in logistics, supply chain, capital formation, and strategic change management. Based in Mumbai, he oversees venture capital operations for Magnivia Ventures, a US-India strategic investment firm focused on special situations in Venture Capital and Private Equity. Additionally, as an Entrepreneurial Growth Partner at Tompkins Ventures LLC, Sriram specializes in fostering entrepreneurial growth and technology integration.

With a career spanning leadership roles at global companies like Alcon, Pfizer, and Cambrex Corporation, Sriram brings a wealth of industry insights. He serves as a board advisor, venture advisor (with firms like Beej Network and Armefin), and actively supports innovative startups like Shabosh, an Italian portable dishwasher startup.

Sriram holds a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering from VJTI, an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain from Cranfield School of Management, and has continued advanced studies at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.