Tushar Shetty

CEO

India10 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Established a leading tech incubation center in Pune.
Managed a $10 Million SEBI fund for B2B startups.
Mentored startups globally through accelerator programs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystem expert with extensive leadership experience.

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Business StrategyProgram ManagementInvestments

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ManagementMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyTeam Management

About

Tushar's leadership transcends mere passion. He boasts a remarkable track record of serving on the boards of various startups, nurturing them from inception to successful exits. His expertise extends beyond industry borders, actively participating in both Indian and European innovation and entrepreneurship bodies. Tushar is not just a silent guide; he is a vocal champion for aspiring entrepreneurs. As a sought-after speaker across diverse forums, he ignites minds and fuels journeys with his inspiring entrepreneurial narrative. His focus isn't limited to startups. Tushar spearheads open innovation programs for Fortune 500 companies, forging strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between seed-stage ventures and established corporations. He empowers C-suite executives with insights into the disruptive potential of emerging technologies, safeguarding their brands and enriching user experiences. Tushar holds a post-graduation from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a graduation from Mumbai University. However, his true expertise lies in the crucible of real-world experience, where he has honed his skills into instruments of success for startups and Fortune 500s alike.

Experience

Blodin pvt ltd

Seed Investor ( Aquired )

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Software exporters' association of pune (seap)

Executive Committee Member

Jun 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

National institute of bank management (pgdm)

External Expert Member

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Inter institutional inclusive innovations center

Evaluator Innovation

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

i4C provides a platform to people from India with ideas and prototypes, which can be transformed into working products. It also assigns mentors in the form of eminent scholars to guide and counsel the innovators. Additionally, the selected innovators are provided financial aid in order to further develop and nurture their ideas so that their ideas can become sustainable products benefitting society at large.

Digisafe insurance

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Ajeenkya dy patil university

Guest Lecturer

May 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

InvestmentsProgram Management

Springup capital

General Partner

Feb 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Norway

Led funding efforts to raise $10 Million in the first round for SpringUp Capital.
Mentored and scaled start-ups globally through a strong accelerator program.
Invested an average of up to $500 K in promising start-ups to help them find market to scale.

Ideas to impacts hub

Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Led the establishment of Ideas to Impacts Hub, a leading Tech Incubation center in Pune, supporting early-stage startups globally.
Managed a 10 Million dollar SEBI fund investing in B2B Tech Seed stage startups, fostering innovation and growth.
Developed a Regional Landing Pad for entrepreneurs worldwide, facilitating collaboration and attracting investors.

Business StrategyTeam ManagementProgram Management

Niti aayog

Chief Executive Officer - AIC

Jun 2018 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Atal Innovation MissIon is a program started by the Government of India to support Startup ecosystem in the nation.

Fundtonic

Head - Startup Programs

Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Early Stage Tech Investment Fund

Z nation lab

Founding Team

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · San Francisco Bay Area

Z Nation Lab is a silicon Valley Based Accelerator & Incubator it provides an ecosystem to tech entrepreneurs and startups to help them accelerate their growth. We are an early-stage accelerator which empowers entrepreneurs with capital, technical expertise, and network. We bring together high-quality mentors, subject matter experts, experienced professionals, investors, and VCs under one roof to curate a community that offers an environment for innovation to thrive.