Utpal Vaishnav - Founder & CEO, Upsquare

Utpal Vaishnav

Founder & CEO, Upsquare

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Utpal "UV" Vaishnav is the founder & CEO of Upsquare®. Upsquare is a technology company.

In 2017, one of the biggest mobile apps companies in Europe acquired UV's last  business for a several million dollars. After the exit, UV started his Angel Investment & research firm, Phenovox® Ventures.

UV is also the founding member of "Ahmedabad IT Angels," which is an association of 70+ IT Service Company Owners from Ahmedabad that invests in venture funds and technology startups.

UV provides growth opportunities to rebel professionals and helps build careers and startups through his 110 people team.

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