Shashank brings entrepreneurial and investment understanding with 10+ years of cross-functional experience. He has worked with large companies, a startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 Company) and an early stage fund investing in technology-enabled startups.
Additionally, he is a member of Executive Committee at People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI), working with reputed Indian diaspora entrepreneurs, investors and associations across the globe.
Previously, Shashank was the founding member and Vice President of VCCEdge, the data platform by VCCircle. He led revenue, product development and growth initiatives for close to seven years at VCCEdge. VCCircle was acquired by News Corporation in 2015 where he served as business head for the division until 2016. He has also worked with NIIT Ltd. and Zensar Technologies Ltd.
Shashank holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Engineering from Nagpur University and an MBA from International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi.
Specialties: Global Open Innovation, Startups, Accelerators, Angel & Seed Investment, Venture Capital, M&A, Cross-Border Transactions & Entrepreneurship
About Startup Grind:
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 400 cities and 115 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators, and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies.
Our monthly fireside chat provides ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead.
Fireside chat Introductions: 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Fireside chat: 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Q & A: 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Networking: 12:45 PM to 01:00 PM
PIOCCI
Angel Investor/ Member of Executive Committee
Member of Executive Committee at People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) - working with reputed Indian diaspora entrepreneurs, investors and associations across the globe. He is also an Angel Investor with a keen interest in emerging technology startups.
Shashank comes with an entrepreneurial and investment background, having 10+ years of cross functional experience. He has worked in large companies, a startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 Company) and with an early stage fund investing in tech enabled startups.
Currently, he is a Member of Executive Committee at People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) - working with reputed Indian diaspora entrepreneurs, investors and associations across the globe. He is also an Angel Investor with a keen interest in emerging technology startups.
Previously, Shashank was the founding member and Vice President of VCCEdge, the data platform by VCCircle. He led revenue, product development and growth initiatives for close to seven years at VCCEdge. VCCircle was acquired by News Corporation in 2015 where he served as business head for the division until 2016. He has also worked with NIIT Ltd. and Zensar Technologies Ltd.
Shashank holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Engineering from Nagpur University and an MBA from International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi.
Mindbowser
Founder
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About Ayush:
He’s native of India with 10+ years of experience working both in the US and India. He started his first company Mindbowser in 2012 that grew to 50+ employees and crossed 1M+ in annual revenue in 4 years. The company is still running. He has been chapter director of StartupGrind for Pune for last 3 years. Ayush is now working on his second startup, RemotePanda.
About RemotePanda:
RemotePanda is a marketplace to hire the best talent for your software development work. Their model is not just based on hiring but on getting results. RemotePanda sources and vets talent all across India. They make sure that client KPIs and quality standards are met. They assign a success manager is assigned to each project for on-the-ground support. They are an option to Upwork/Fiverr but with more personalized and attention, and they do the heavy lifting of your remote initiatives so that you can do what you love to do
