Pradeep VenkataRamaKrishna — Co-Founder
Founder of AW Mia - the world’s first AI-powered luxury lingerie brand concept I am a project and strategy professional with 13 years of experience across capital structuring, investment advisory, digital transformation, and cross-functional program execution. My work spans private banking, transaction banking, corporate finance, and cross-border deal advisory, with a consistent focus on building structured, scalable solutions at the intersection of finance, technology, and real-economy assets. Over the years, I have advised UHNW clients, family offices, and founders on structured finance, PE/VC fundraising, and institutional capital frameworks. One of my key mandates included shaping the capital stack, investor narrative, and execution workflows for a $470M hospitality acquisition in Southeast Asia, coordinating across multiple stakeholders and delivery teams. Alongside my core professional responsibilities, I also explore and nurture concepts that combine design, technology, and sustainability: • AW Mia – an AI-influenced luxury lingerie initiative that I am developing thoughtfully, with a prototype nearing completion. • Mining & Minerals Trading – aligned with my foundational background in Mining Engineering (NIT Nagpur), with exposure across India, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, including strategic advisory on critical mineral assets. I continuously deepen my expertise through advanced programs such as MIT xPRO’s AI specialization, and by contributing to product strategy, GTM architecture, investor materials, and operational planning for emerging ventures. My professional focus remains on bringing together project management, strategic finance, AI-led product thinking, and execution leadership to create meaningful, high-impact outcomes across industries. Focus Areas: Project Management • Strategic Finance • Capital Structuring • Digital Transformation • AI & Product Innovation • PE/VC Fundraising • Corporate Strategy • Investor Relations • Mining , Rare & Critical Minerals
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Luxury Goods expert with a focus on AI-driven solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 8 yrs 7 mos
Career Highlights
- Founder of the first AI-powered luxury lingerie brand.
- Expert in structured finance and capital advisory.
- Extensive experience in digital transformation and project management.
Work Experience
IDFC FIRST Bank
Vice President (1 yr 10 mos)
HDFC Bank
Deputy Vice President (11 mos)
YES BANK
Senior Vice President (4 mos)
ICICI Bank
Chief Manager (5 yrs 6 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Master of Science - MS at EDHEC Business School
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
at MES PU College of Arts, Commerce and Science