Ajay Rungta - Solopreneur | Startup Advisor | Super Connector | Angel Investor | Startup Ecosystem Enabler | Social Investor | Pursuing Freedom | ex-Founding Engineer, Practo | BITS Pilani Alum

Ajay Rungta

Solopreneur | Startup Advisor | Super Connector | Angel Investor | Startup Ecosystem Enabler | Social Investor | Pursuing Freedom | ex-Founding Engineer, Practo | BITS Pilani Alum

With over 15 years of extensive experience in the tech industry, Ajay Rungta is a seasoned professional with a remarkable track record. As the founding engineer at Practo, he dedicated over 11 years to driving its growth and success.

😎 In his current role as a solopreneur, Ajay wears multiple hats as a startup advisor, mentor, angel investor, and super connector. He passionately collaborates with founders, offering invaluable guidance and support throughout their startup journey. Ajay's expertise extends to mentorship roles at various incubators and accelerators, where he provides anchor mentoring, conducts pitch reviews, evaluates cohorts, serves on grants juries, and delivers enriching masterclasses.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Ajay prioritizes his health by regularly engaging in badminton sessions and occasional 10K runs. Additionally, he is deeply committed to social impact investing, actively supporting initiatives such as Rang De.

He is proud to be an alumnus of BITS Pilani.

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