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Seasoned Investors Backing Next Gen Founders
Bhoovarahan Thirumalai
- 30+ years entrepreneurship. Scaling from zero to nearly 4500 employees organization.
- Wide founding, running and early stage investment experience
- IT, cleantech, IOT, AI, agriculture, FMCG industry exposure
- B. Tech from Pondicherry University, India, MBA from Kellogg school of management, USAb Doctor of Business administration from Singapore Management University
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Prabhuram Duraiswami
- Leads Global Capability Center in India for a large capital markets firm, managing ~1000 professionals
- Drives customer engineering capabilities, reporting to the Global CIO
- Expertise in global talent management across USA, UK, and India
- MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management; Double MS in Engineering (USA); B.E. from Anna University
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Sharath Kumar
- Based in Chennai and set up Wealth practice in 2015
- Advise HNIs and Family Offices on managing their Treasury & Investments and combine it with Execution and Performance monitoring services
- Prior experience of 25 years in Retail and Corporate banking via stints with Citibank & Standard Chartered Bank
- Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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Sudhir Rao
- ScaleUp Advisor and Investor focused on high-performance teams, with over 45 years of experience in capital markets across public markets, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
- Invests in companies that leverage people with purpose to drive science, technology, and engineering solutions for large-scale, complex problems.
- Believes that risk, invention, innovation, and the “spooky” are only frightening until invested in understanding and embracing them with grace.
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), alumnus of Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (collaborated on innovation), and part of the first Advanced Leadership course.
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Aarti Nandlal Wadhwa
- Experienced in joint ventures, GTM strategy, and structured debt financing.
- Supports founders in financial planning and capital raising across sectors.
- Track record in healthcare, fintech, education, IT services, and real estate.
- MBA from Georgia Southern University; business graduate from Stella Maris College.
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Arvind Selvakesari
- Currently leading a cross-functional team as a Product Manager focused on assessing developer productivity/experience and its impact from AI tools.
- Held various strategy roles in the US, Thailand, and Singapore focused on organic business growth plus mergers and acquisitions.
- Former Director of Investment Strategies at a family office, managing a multi-million early-stage startup fund.
- Holds an MBA from Babson College (USA) and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering Technology from Purdue University (USA).
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Abdul Qadir
- Manages operations in shipping, automotive, renewable energy, and higher education.
- Chairs B.S. Abdur Rahman University and supports 12 institutions promoting rural and women’s education.
- Co-founded 4M Trust aiding 18,500+ women; involved in ethical finance via Sahulat Microfinance Society.
- Holds an MBA from Babson College; pursuing a Ph.D. in Shariah-compliant ethical microfinance.
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Aditya Balasundaram
- Leads CPC Pvt. Ltd., a top grey iron castings manufacturer.
- Director at Coimbatore Capital Ltd., managing 150+ branches and expanding advisory services.
- Holds a Master’s in Engineering Business Management (Warwick) and a Bachelor’s in Textile Management (Philadelphia).
- Founder of Sound Creed LLP, blending music passion with business.
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Aditya Mirza
- Leading strategic growth at KLDiscovery India
- Co-founder & former CEO of Cenza, a legal services firm acquired by KLDiscovery
- Former investment banker at Deutsche Bank, New York, with advanced finance studies in the US, UK & Japan
- Past President of Entrepreneurs Organization, Chennai and Former Chairman, Madras Round Table 1
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Ajit Kumar Chordia
- Led development of one of India’s largest IT parks and shaped urban infrastructure across major cities.
- Focuses on sustainability, education, and employment as core drivers of business and community impact.
- Holds leadership roles in CREDAI, IGBC, FADA, CII, and Rotary, emphasizing green buildings and transport.
- Experienced in diverse sectors including auto dealerships, real estate, IT parks, and renewable energy.
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Anuj Bihani
- Founder & MD of Impaqt Robotics and Alstrut India Pvt Ltd, specializing in industrial robotics and automation.
- Extensive experience across automotive, FMCG, pharma, electronics, and food manufacturing sectors.
- Started career at Intel USA before launching and scaling automation ventures in India.
- Holds an Executive MBA from ISB, a Master’s from NC State, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Delhi College of Engineering.
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Anusha Narayanan
- Worked with Accenture and TCS across India, the U.S., and the U.K., handling diverse HR functions.
- Brings strategic insight and a people-first approach to startups and growing teams.
- Director of a family trust supporting nonprofits in education, health, and social equity.
- Holds degrees and certifications from Stella Maris, Queen Mary University (London), and Columbia University (New York).
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