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Delhi, India

🞄 Established clinical pathways for an AI algorithm, transforming it into a groundbreaking diagnostics product, enhancing patient navigation from Tier III to Tier I.🞄 Managed the development process from idea to validation, executing the largest global clinical validation for AI HealthTech with 80k patients in collaboration with the Government.🞄 Developed partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers and strategic investors, to validate and commercialise the product.🞄 Earned recognitions from Gartner, Amazon AWS, and the Indian Government's Central Task Force on AI in a competitive global industry.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

🞄 Led the full investment cycle from scouting to portfolio management, served on the boards, to support early-stage startups.🞄 Implemented change management and brand initiatives, improving engagement in the member-based organisation of 70 investors, and closing 10 deals.🞄 Managed reputation and media presence, building a nationwide network for the organisation.🞄 Led the organisation through a strategic merger with Mumbai Angels, consolidating resources for a larger network.

Gurgaon, India

As the founder of Aficionado Ventures, I led a team in developing a platform designed to connect restaurant operations with point-of-sale systems and a marketplace. Despite extensive research and engaging with over 200 stakeholders, including the National Restaurant Association of India, we faced challenges in achieving product-market fit and ultimately decided to discontinue the project during the design phase.Key Experiences:🞄 Developed a concept for integrating restaurant management systems to provide real-time insights into costs and cash flow.🞄 Engaged with a wide network of industry stakeholders to understand the needs of the restaurant sector, which is the second-largest employer in India but faces a 50% mortality rate every three years.🞄 Gained valuable insights into the complexities of aligning technological solutions with market needs, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and empathy in business.🞄 Realised providing advice was easier and went back to investments.This venture highlighted the challenges and learning opportunities inherent in entrepreneurship, particularly in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Developed and led several start-up incubation initiatives in collaboration with industry leaders, multilateral institutions, and government stakeholders. Applied in-depth knowledge of design thinking, lean/agile methodologies, and product strategy to guide start-ups towards mutual go-to-market partnerships and technology purchases at a global level. • Managed significant asset growth with an investment leverage ratio of 1:16 - 4x to 100+ investments in technology, social impact, and renewable energy.• Designed, raised funds, and led project management for several capacity development programs for Governments, Corporates, and non-profits like Cordaid, GIZ, Rockefeller, and Kauffman Foundations.• Played a key role in establishing various startup incubators in India.• Spearheaded expansion to a new geography, building a local team and programs through strategic campaigns and partnerships with local stakeholders.

Ahmedabad Area, India

Established Portfolio Management vertical, now fully-fledged team, promoting positive, investee-focused culture within CIIE team to ensure technical assistance and capacity building.

Iim Ahmedabad

• Built and managed India's largest entrepreneurship mentoring network, involving 400 mentors and 3,000 entrepreneurs annually, enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic mentorship.• Designed curriculum and led execution for sector-focused accelerator programs including Intel Innovate for Digital India, Economic Times Power of Ideas, and Last Mile Accelerator.

Worked on projects around education, telemedicine, media, non-profit.

Master'S Degree, Governance, Development And Policy

Thesis: DAOs for Impact – Techno-social experiments in contemporary civic action

Master Of Arts - Ma, Development Studies

Southeast Asia Healthcare Leadership

Year-long program for healthcare professionals with a graded capstone project.

Bachelor Of Business Management, Marketing