Francois Nader
Francois Nader is a seasoned executive and board member with decades of experience in the life sciences and healthcare industries. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, Francois brings strategic insight, leadership, and governance expertise to organizations driving economic growth and innovation. With an extensive background as a […]
Bhawna Bhatnagar
Bhawna Bhatnagar is the Co-Founder of Avinya Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on investing in bold, impact-driven startups across India. With a background in consulting, leadership development, and ecosystem building, Bhawna champions entrepreneurs who are reimagining the future through innovation, technology, and inclusion. She is deeply passionate about fostering underrepresented founders and enabling transformative […]
Sai Shanmukha
Sai Shanmukha is the Vice President of Investments & Portfolio Management at The Chennai Angels, one of India’s most active angel investment networks. He brings deep expertise in early-stage investing, portfolio strategy, and startup growth advisory. At The Chennai Angels, Sai oversees end-to-end investment processes, from deal sourcing and due diligence to post-investment value creation. […]
Shobana Prakash
Shobana Prakash is part of the Investments team at Ventana Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups across sectors such as consumer tech, fintech, enterprise software, and climate innovation. With a strong background in startup evaluation, market research, and portfolio strategy, Shobana supports deal flow, due diligence, and founder relations. She is […]
Vikash Sharma
Vikash Sharma is the Group CEO of IC1101 Holdings, a global investment and holding company focused on private equity, venture capital, and strategic investments across sectors including fintech, real estate, technology, hospitality, and luxury. With over 20 years of experience spanning finance, capital markets, and strategic business development, Vikash has been instrumental in building cross-border […]
Mihir Joshi
Mihir Joshi is the CEO of GVFL Limited (formerly Gujarat Venture Finance Limited), one of India’s pioneering venture capital firms. With over two decades of experience in finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, Mihir has been instrumental in nurturing early-stage startups and scaling innovation-driven enterprises. Under his leadership, GVFL has expanded its reach across sectors like […]
Sanjay Nath
Ashish Kumar is the Co-founder & General Partner at The Fundamentum Partnership, a scale-stage venture capital fund co-founded with Nandan Nilekani and Sanjay Nath. With decades of experience in private equity and venture capital, Ashish brings deep financial acumen and operational rigor to help late-stage startups scale into enduring companies. He plays a critical role […]
Jay Krishnan
Jay Krishnan is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital partner at Beyond Next Ventures, a firm focused on supporting deep tech and science-based startups, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial innovation. Previously the CEO of T-Hub (India’s leading startup incubator), Jay brings a unique blend of startup operational leadership and investment expertise. At Beyond Next […]
Rajesh Sawhney
Rajesh Sawhney is the Founder & CEO of GSF India, one of India’s most prominent multi-city startup accelerators and early-stage funds. Often called the “father of India’s startup accelerator movement,” Rajesh has been a pioneer in building tech ecosystems, first through GSF and earlier as the founding President of Reliance Entertainment and co-founder of InnerChef. […]