Building <div>Venture Capital Partner | Mentor and Advisor | Ex-DBS, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Infosys, CRISIL | IIM Ahmedabad<br><br>A Venture Capital Partner and Startup Advisor with ~30 years of experience across Venture Investing, Strategy, Financial Services and Enterprise Technology.<br><br>I currently work with early-stage companies and founders across different industries (with specific focus on Deep tech) supporting them on Market Readiness, Go-to-Market Strategy, Risk Management, Governance and Fund Raising.<br><br>Prior to venture capital investing, I held senior leadership roles at DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Infosys, and CRISIL, where I led teams, built multi-geography franchises, and structured solutions across Financing (Public as well as Private Markets), Cash Management, Trade Finance, Treasury &amp; Risk Management and Digital Platforms.<br><br>My experience allows me to evaluate startups through both an investment lens and an execution lens—with strong emphasis on business fundamentals, governance, customer adoption, and long-term value creation.<br><br>With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, a foundation in Computer Engineering degree, and an executive training in Private Equity and Capital Markets. I focus on supporting founders who are building durable and innovative technology-led businesses.<br><br>Always open to thoughtful conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.<br><br>Key Specialties:<br>• Early-Stage Venture Investing<br>• Enterprise &amp; Deep-Tech Solutions<br>• Go-to-Market Strategy<br>• Risk, Governance &amp; Regulatory Strategy<br>• Financial Modelling &amp; Business Fundamentals<br>• Founder Advisory &amp; Mentorship<br>• Board &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</div>