Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma is the Co-Founder of Venture Catalysts, India’s first integrated incubator and one of the most active early-stage investor networks in the country. With decades of experience in venture creation, incubation, and angel investing, Dr. Sharma has helped build and scale over 100+ startups, including several unicorns. He is known for his […]
Nagaraja Prakasam
Nagaraja Prakasam is a Partner at Acumen Fund and a well-known angel investor and impact investment leader in India. With a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship, he has backed numerous startups that solve real-world problems in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and sanitation. Naga is a sought-after mentor, speaker, and advisor who believes in “compassionate […]
Vinod Jose
Vinod Jose is the Co-Founder of Callapina Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage startups solving real-world problems across emerging markets. As a long-time supporter of entrepreneurial ecosystems in India and Southeast Asia, Vinod brings deep experience in early-stage investing, portfolio support, and strategic advisory. He is known for his founder-first approach and […]
Vinay James Kynadi
Vinay James Kynadi is the Chairman & Managing Director of Venture Way Startup Ecosystem, a platform dedicated to empowering and accelerating startups through a structured ecosystem of mentorship, funding, and innovation partnerships. As a leader in the Indian startup landscape, Vinay has been instrumental in fostering early-stage entrepreneurship, providing founders with access to capital, strategic […]
Marco Raggl
Marco Raggl is the Investor & Managing Partner at ROI Holding, where he plays a key role in identifying, investing in, and scaling high-potential businesses. With a strong focus on operational excellence and long-term value creation, Marco supports portfolio companies across multiple verticals by applying his strategic and financial acumen. His approach emphasizes sustainable growth […]
Laura Raggl
Laura Raggl is the Managing Partner at ROI Ventures, where she leads early-stage investments with a strong focus on scalable, innovative startups. With a background in finance and venture strategy, she plays a key role in supporting founders through strategic guidance, capital allocation, and long-term growth planning. Laura is known for her hands-on involvement with […]
Takahisa Ohira
Takahisa Ohira is the Head of Asia at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, where he plays a pivotal role in supporting venture growth across the Asia-Pacific region. With a strong focus on corporate innovation, startup acceleration, and cross-border expansion, he connects early-stage ventures with strategic partners, capital, and go-to-market resources. Takahisa is an influential figure in […]
Amal Dev
Amal Dev is a seasoned technologist and recognized Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), known for his contributions to the developer ecosystem and technology education. Through his platform Tech Repository, Amal actively shares insights, tutorials, and thought leadership on emerging technologies. He is a strong advocate for open-source innovation, developer communities, and modern software architecture, with […]
Hamiz Awan
Hamiz Awan is the founder of Plutus21 Capital, a global investment firm currently expanding its footprint into Pakistan and the MENAP region. While most of Plutus21’s portfolio spans 50+ global technology companies, Hamiz has made personal angel investments in the region — most notably in Qureos, a rising talent development and hiring platform. His interests […]