More about Hari Balasubramanian
Hari is an active angel investor focussed on innovative startup teams.
He practices lean startup principles and encourages founders to think global , act local and build a organisation culture suitable for innovation in startups.
He has led several deals in Indian Angel Network , led exits for IAN investors other than providing fund raising support for portfolio companies .
He is a member of the advisory Board of Ivy Cap ventures , a Rs. 2500 crore PE fund . Hari has been an entrepreneur since 1987. He was one of the early adapters of the internet and his portal Calcutta Online ( www.calonline.com) was acquired by a NASDAQ listed company in 1998 .
He co-founded Ontrack Systems Limited in 1988 . He is the past President of TiE- Kolkata , COMPASS , CIITA and has held key positions in trade bodies , trusts and non profit organisations.
Hari now spends his time supporting innovative entrepreneurs , learning and researching on lean startup methodologies , disruptive business models and frugal innovation .
AngelList profile: https://angel.co/p/hariontrack
He practices lean startup principles and encourages founders to think global , act local and build a organisation culture suitable for innovation in startups.
He has led several deals in Indian Angel Network , led exits for IAN investors other than providing fund raising support for portfolio companies .
He is a member of the advisory Board of Ivy Cap ventures , a Rs. 2500 crore PE fund . Hari has been an entrepreneur since 1987. He was one of the early adapters of the internet and his portal Calcutta Online ( www.calonline.com) was acquired by a NASDAQ listed company in 1998 .
He co-founded Ontrack Systems Limited in 1988 . He is the past President of TiE- Kolkata , COMPASS , CIITA and has held key positions in trade bodies , trusts and non profit organisations.
Hari now spends his time supporting innovative entrepreneurs , learning and researching on lean startup methodologies , disruptive business models and frugal innovation .
AngelList profile: https://angel.co/p/hariontrack
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