Gajendra Tripathi

Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India7 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Designed Innovate Telangana to empower grassroots startups.
Trained over 1,800 athletes in boxing.
Organized 30+ events connecting startups with stakeholders.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Startup Ecosystem Builder with a focus on Innovation and Community Engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Innovation ConsultingBusiness Model RefinementBoxing TrainingCommunity EmpowermentStartup InnovationCommunity BuildingStartup IncubationNetwork Building

Other Skills

academic partnershipsaccelerator managementathlete trainingbusiness model supportcommunity engagementevent hostingevent organizationfundraising strategiesgrant acquisitioninnovation frameworksmarket expansionprogram designself-defense workshopsstakeholder engagementstartup scouting

About

I'm a Mechanical Engineer by education, but my passion extends beyond the world of gears and machines. I'm also a national-level boxing coach certified from the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala. Over the last seven years, I've merged my engineering mindset with my love for Boxing, finding a unique intersection in the startup ecosystem. In the startup world, I've been actively involved in helping startups scale and thrive and also built the startup ecosystem in Tier II cities in Karnataka. This initiative aimed to democratize access to resources and support for startups outside traditional hubs, contributing to the growth of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. At T-Hub, I've designed and built the Innovate Telangana program to empower grassroots startups and establish T-Hub's presence in Tier-II cities. Build strategies for community building while leading accelerator programs like Rubrix, LAB32, T-Angel, and AIC. Scouted startups for over 15 cohorts, increasing outbound activities by 88% and adding 150+ new startups to T-Hub. Engaged with a community of 2000+ startups, organized 30+ events, connecting startups with various key stakeholders such as Corporates, Investors, Government and Academia.

Experience

Self-employed

Innovation Consultant

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

Supporting incubators, accelerators, corporates, and investors to access a strong pipeline of high-potential startups.
Enabling early-stage founders with business model refinement, market expansion, fundraising strategies, grant acquisition, and team building.
Partnering with academic institutions to design and establish thriving on-campus innovation and incubation centers.
Advising industry and government bodies in solving complex challenges through structured innovation frameworks.
Building sustainable innovation ecosystem while helping founders and institutions scale with clarity, impact, and purpose.

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T-hub

Head - Startup Innovation Programs & Community Building

Feb 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Designed and built the Innovate Telangana program, identifying key clusters to empower startups at the grassroots level, ensuring innovation reaches those who need it most. My journey includes crafting strategies for startup innovation and community building while leading startup scouting T-Hub's flagship accelerator programs like Rubrix, LAB32, T-Angel, and AIC across sectors like EV Mobility, Sustainability, Healthcare, and Semiconductors.
With a focus on impact, scouted and evaluated startups for over 15 cohorts, boosting outbound activities by 88% and welcoming 150+ new startups into the T-Hub ecosystem. I’ve engaged a vibrant community of 2000+ startups, organizing 30+ sector-driven events, including the Proptech Market Access Program and Idea Open House, connecting innovators with corporations, investors, and government bodies.

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Community Manager

Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

Built a thriving startup ecosystem from the ground up in a Tier II city for the Government of Karnataka.
Incubated 120+ startups and hosted 75+ events, including state-supported programs.
Fostered strong network across industry, investors, HNIs, and academia.
Supported startups with sustainable business models and funding via NIDHI Prayas, BIRAC BIG, Elevate, and more.
Led performance reviews and submitted strategic reports to the Government.

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Head - Belgaum Region

Jan 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

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Founder

Nov 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos · Belagavi Area, India

Build Belgaum's first BoxFit Club, certified by the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, I’ve trained over 1,800 athletes and represented Karnataka in state and national competitions. I’m dedicated to empowering the community through boxing, having organized free self-defense workshops for over 21,000 women. Join me in championing strength and self-empowerment!

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