Dr. Deepak Motwani

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India15 yrs 4 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Mentored over 600 startups in fundraising.
  • Authored a book on consumer behavior in marketing.
  • Established India's first Media Incubation Centre.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Startup Ecosystem Expert with a focus on Investor Relations and Entrepreneurship Development.

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Core Skills

Investor RelationsFundraisingStartup SupportInvestor Network DevelopmentEarly Stage InvestmentConsumer BehaviorMarketing StrategyEntrepreneurial Ecosystem DevelopmentEntrepreneurship EducationEntrepreneurship

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CollaborationDemo DaysEducation ProgramsManagementMarketing ManagementNetworkingProgram ManagementRecruitingSocial MediaStartupsTeam ManagementWriting

About

Hi, I am the Principal - Investor Relations at Wadhwani Foundation. I lead a diverse network of top investors nationwide, and I support startups and assist them in the fundraising process. In the last 9 years, I have mentored more than 600 startups, of which 260+ have successfully raised funds from incubators, investors, and venture houses in India. I am also the author of "The Science of Consumer Behaviour" where I explore how psychology and market research shape consumer decisions. This work reflects my passion for helping entrepreneurs and marketers decode consumer insights to build successful businesses. Apart from that, I help startups gain insights into business development and market validation. I also drive partnerships with premier institutes, government organizations, and industry associations across India, fostering a vibrant and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship. I am also associated in different capacities with top incubation centres in India, including IIMA Ventures, IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center and AWaDH - IIT Ropar Before my current role, I ran my own IT-based startup in Bhopal. After 5 years in operation, I exited the company. Academically, I hold an engineering degree, an MBA, and a PhD. I also completed a management program at IIM Indore. I would be happy to connect if you are a founder looking for assistance to achieve the next level in your entrepreneurial journey. You can write to me at drmotwanideepak@gmail.com and we can get the ball rolling.

Experience

Swishin ventures

Venture Partner

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Building a startup from 0 to 1 is the toughest phase and Swishin Ventures is committed to supporting exceptional founders during this journey. We focus on investing in early-stage startups, especially those emerging from tier 2/3 cities.
  • If you are building the next big thing from cities like Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad, Pune, Patna, and beyond, feel free to submit your deck. We’d love to hear your story!
Early Stage InvestmentStartup SupportNetworking

The science of consumer behaviour

Author

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • From 4Ps to Consumer Behaviour: A Game-Changer in Marketing!
  • For years, I believed that the 4Ps - Product, Price, Place, and Promotion were the foundation of any successful marketing strategy. I applied this framework diligently and saw its impact firsthand.
  • But as I delved deeper into the world of marketing, I realized that Consumer Behaviour holds the real power to drive business growth. Understanding how consumers think, decide, and act can completely transform the performance of a product, category, or even an entire organization.
  • To capture this shift, I documented my decade-long insights in "The Science of Consumer Behaviour" - a comprehensive guide that explores how decoding consumer behaviour can unlock the next level of marketing success.
  • ✅ Why This Shift Matters?
  • While the 4Ps remain essential, understanding and leveraging Consumer Behaviour has become the driving force behind impactful marketing strategies.
  • Grab Your Copy Now and Stay Ahead in the Marketing Game! 📚
Consumer BehaviorMarketing StrategyWriting

Ihub - awadh @ iit ropar

Member - Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC)

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs

  • The Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC) reviews and evaluates startup presentations to the avail of Seed Fund (up to 50Lakh per startup max).
  • About TIF AWaDH: Since its establishment in August 2020, IIT Ropar's Technology Innovation Hub for Agriculture and Water Technology Development (AWaDH) has successfully incubated 110+ startups, 50+ products, focusing on Deep Tech, Hardware Tech, Agri Tech & Food Tech, across six verticals: Agriculture Automation & Information Systems, IoT Systems, Water Treatment & Management, Water & Soil Assessment Processes, Stubble Management Systems & Urban Farming, and Nuclear Applications in Agriculture & Water.

Wadhwani foundation

2 roles

Principal - Investor Relations

Promoted

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • 1) Leading Investor Relations for startups from the Liftoff program of Wadhwani Foundation.
  • 2) Established strong relationships with prominent Angel Networks and Investment Houses in India.
  • 3) Forged connections with premium incubators based in esteemed institutes such as IIMs, IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.
  • 4) Assisted over 150 startups in raising investments totaling over 65 CR+ in CY 2023.
Investor RelationsFundraisingNetworkingStartups

Senior Manager - Ecosystem

Aug 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • 1) Responsible for fortifying the investor network at WEN, Wadhwani Foundation.
  • 2) Tasked with providing support to startups from all over India in securing their initial or subsequent rounds of investment from Angels, VCs, or government grants and incubators.
  • 3) Entrusted with the responsibility of cultivating collaborations and partnerships with prestigious Institutes/Universities, Incubators, Government Organizations, and Industry Associations across India.
  • 4) Facilitated the successful funding of over 60+ startups in the first 8 months of CY 2023 through our network of investment partners, accumulating a total investment of more than 30 CR+.
  • 5) Organizing weekly Demo Days and a monthly Startup Showcase to connect potential startups with investors for securing early-stage investments.
Investor Network DevelopmentStartup SupportCollaborationDemo Days

Iim lucknow enterprise incubation center

Member - Nidhi Seed Support Program Committee

Sep 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • NIDHI Seed Support Program which is a Government of India initiative to provide financial assistance to early-stage startups. IIML EIC is one of the premium incubators to implement this program. The NIDHI Seed Support Program Committee will be responsible for evaluating startup proposals and recommending them for funding.

B-nest incubation center (bhopal)

Member - Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC)

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • The Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC) reviews and evaluates startup presentations to the avail of Seed Fund (up to 50Lakh per startup max).

Ciie. co

Manager - Programs

Nov 2021Aug 2022 · 9 mos

  • I was responsible to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting startups through various programs offered by CIIE. CO and its partners.
  • Also conducted various programs to support startups including Incubation, Entrepreneur in Residence, Regional Accelerator Program, Hackathon and Bootcamp among others to support more than a hundred startups.
Startup SupportProgram Management

Aisect

Deputy General Manager - Corporate Relations & Entrepreneurship

Jun 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

  • 1) Was responsible for establishing an entrepreneurial ecosystem at AISECT Group of Universities.
  • 2) Delivered entrepreneurial education through various programs at campuses located in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh), Vaishali (Bihar), and Hazaribag (Jharkhand).
  • 3) Designed new programs for Atal Incubation Center – Rabindranath Tagore University (AIC-RNTU).
  • 4) Assisted entrepreneurs and budding startups in reaching the next level through various programs at AIC-RNTU.
  • 5) Identified incubatees and developed pipelines for AIC-RNTU Foundation.
  • 6) Organized high-impact events to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in central India.
  • 7) Successfully brought investment partners on board to aid startups in raising funds.
  • 8) Onboarded over 20 mentors and 7 investment partners for AIC-RNTU Foundation within a year.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem DevelopmentEducation Programs

Jagran lakecity university

3 roles

Head - JLU Centre for Incubation & Entrepreneurship

Jul 2019May 2020 · 10 mos · Bhopal Area, India

  • 1) Established India's first Media Incubation Centre at Jagran Lakecity University while serving as Head of the Centre for Incubation & Entrepreneurship.
  • 2) In the role of Head of the Centre for Incubation & Entrepreneurship, designed policies and developed the structure for India's first Media Incubation Centre from the ground up.
  • 3) Successfully integrated entrepreneurship education into the university's curriculum.
  • 4) Established an Entrepreneurship Development Cell at the university to cater to students from various schools within the institution.

Organizer & Licensee @ TEDxJLU

Promoted

May 2019May 2020 · 1 yr · Bhopal Area, India

  • Orchestrated the inaugural TEDx event at JLU.

Assistant Manager - Industry Relations

Jul 2018Jul 2019 · 1 yr · Bhopal Area, India

  • 1) Forged partnerships with over 50 corporate entities, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, DCB Bank, Yash Technologies, HDB Financial Services, ICICI Bank, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Times of India, My FM, and BYJU's, to recruit fresh talent from the university.
  • 2) Successfully achieved 100% placement for Jagran Lakecity Business School, the flagship school of Jagran Lakecity University.

Wadhwani foundation

Consultant - NEN

Mar 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Rajasthan, India

  • 1) Led entrepreneurship education development in Rajasthan & and Madhya Pradesh for NEN.
  • 2) Closely worked with 90+ educational institutes from Rajasthan & and Madhya Pradesh.
  • 3) Supported premier institutes like BITS Pilani, IIM Indore, IIT Indore, MNIT Jaipur, and Banasthali University Jaipur to mainstream entrepreneurship at the campus.
  • 4) Was part of the core team to organize E-Week 2018 (The largest entrepreneurial event in India).
  • 5) Organized a faculty development program for Entrepreneurship faculties from 40 institutes in Rajasthan.
  • 6) Organized E-Leader workshop for E-Leaders from 40 institutes of Jaipur.

Vishleshan educational & social welfare society

Co-Founder

Sep 2015Feb 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bhopal Area, India

Entrepreneurship EducationCollaboration

It'fusion india

Co-Founder

Sep 2011Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bhopal Area, India

EntrepreneurshipStartups

Pentacle softwares pvt ltd

Manager - Sales

Apr 2010Jun 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bhopal Area, India

EntrepreneurshipStartups

Philips lighting

Channel Development Trainee

Jun 2009Jul 2009 · 1 mo

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

FDPM — Management

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Information Technology

Jan 2003Jan 2007

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