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I am a fashion designer and a Pearl Academy graduate (Class of 2017-2021) with four years of industry experience. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with craftsmen, designers, and teams, gaining in-depth knowledge of both creative and technical aspects of fashion. As a merchandiser and design head, I have led projects from concept to completion—overseeing research, design development, production, and final delivery to consumers. My approach blends creativity with functionality, ensuring that each design is both aesthetically compelling and market-relevant.

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.

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.

Hello everyone I am Praful Chatrapati. For over 25 years, I've been deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, both as an entrepreneur and as a guiding force for upcoming ventures. Mentorship & Funding Expertise: - Startup Funding Coach & Mentor, specializing in guiding startups towards achieving their funding goals. - Personal handholding to prepare founders for Angel Funding, Venture Capital Funding. - Proud to have evolved and mentored 87+ startups, steering them to success.

Gopal Verma is a performance-driven digital marketer with over 2 crore leads generated across sectors. His company, AdBullet.co.in, is a Google Partner Agency specializing in ROI-focused campaigns. The core strength lies in signal-based marketing, driving results through intelligent audience targeting. Certified by Meta and LinkedIn, Gopal blends platform expertise with strategic execution. Known for scaling growth with precision, his work bridges data, creative, and conversion science.

I have spent nearly thirty years in the global IT industry. Before embarking on my entrepreneurial journey, I served as the CIO (Chief Information Officer) for LG India. During my stint, I was instrumental in supporting LG India’s business growth from USD 300 Million/year to USD 3.5 Billion/year through various IT Transformation initiatives. During my job at LG and later consulting various enterprises, I faced hard time dealing with two biggest challenges – 1. Shortage of "Quality Tech Talent". 2. Availability of “Techies On Demand” I spoke to almost 500+ IT Industry Leaders to find if they too were impacted by the same challenges and I couldn’t find any exception. This led me to start my venture TalentOnLease (AI Driven Tech Hiring Platform).

Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Over the last 20 years, I have started 15 companies. Shutdown 6, Sold 2, and currently running 7. Mentored over 100+ Companies for: - Idea Validation - Creating an MVP - Go To Market Strategy - Creating High Performance Culture - Raising Money - Getting to EBITDA Positive

Sameer has more than 24 years leadership experience in M&A, PE, Corporate Development and full cycle venture portfolio investing - from entry to managing growth and driving exits. Ex Head M&A,PE, Advisory at SBI Capital Markets and Head - Portfolio Growth & Exits at Times of India Group. Sameer currently is the Founder of Coverpage Ventures, providing strategic and board advisory services to SMEs, companies in India and abroad. He advises companies on Joint ventures, Divestments, Strategic investments/partnerships and building tuck-in acquisitions while also helping overseas company find a business partner in India. Sameer also works with select early stage and growth startups as the founders counsel in building sustainable business while also nurturing his business angel investments portfolio.. More details at www.coverpagevc.com or follow at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameerkarulkar/

Startup enthusiast but currently working for corporate, handling high ticket sized products with HNI clients through corporate strategic planning.

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Government and Private Tendering: In-depth knowledge of the eProcurement landscape in India (GeM, CPPP, state procurement portals, IREPS, Private procurement portals, Department wise portals, ) and private sector RFQs both buyers and sellers. Business Strategy & Bidding Intelligence: 7+ years of experience in strategic bidding, competitor analysis, and pricing intelligence. Tech-Savvy Operations: Strong hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Python) to streamline tender discovery and bid submission processes. APIS Mentor & Procurement Trainer: Actively involved in guiding startups on how to approach tenders and government schemes; conducts awareness workshops for MSMEs.

Rashmi Sukhdev is a visionary marketer and pitch deck creation expert dedicated to empowering startups with their branding, marketing, and investor presentation needs. Her expertise includes crafting compelling pitch decks, building strong brand identities, and driving strategic growth, making her an invaluable resource for startups seeking impactful market entry and investor appeal.

Seasoned Ecommerce Professional with a proven track record of driving growth and scaling customer-facing businesses from the ideation stage. Experienced in early-stage investing, I have worked with leading brands like Zepto, WOW Skin Science, Amazon, and Myntra, contributing to their digital commerce success.

Passionate about building, optimizing, and expanding eCommerce businesses, I specialize in marketplace strategy, digital growth, customer acquisition, and brand positioning. My expertise lies in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance performance and ensure sustained business impact.

With a deep understanding of consumer behavior and digital trends, I help brands navigate the eCommerce ecosystem, driving revenue and customer engagement.

riven by the belief that every challenge is an opportunity waiting to be unlocked, I have dedicated myself to help businesses transform their visions into tangible successes. As the Founder of Wecos and Managing Partner at SVG & Associates, I specialize in empowering businesses to thrive through strategic advisory, financial planning, and compliance excellence. At Wecos, our mission is to grow alongside startups, collaborating closely with founders to design impactful strategies, refine business models, and create investor-ready roadmaps. Together, we build sustainable growth stories that align vision with opportunity. Beyond the numbers, I believe in the power of mentorship and building meaningful relationships. Whether I am leading a team, advising clients, or sharing insights, my focus is always on delivering value and driving impactful results.

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.