Amey Mashelkar

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India26 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years in innovation and strategy.
Expert in empowering early-stage startups.
Led innovation programs at Reliance Industries.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in innovation and investment, specializing in startup ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentVenture CapitalInnovation Management

Other Skills

AnalysisAnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisConsultingCreative Problem SolvingEntrepreneurshipLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementMarket EntryMarket ResearchPricingProduct Management

About

With over 20 years of experience in innovation, strategy, and investment, I am passionate about enabling and empowering early stage startups to create impactful solutions for the society and the market. As the Head of JioGenNext, I work hands-on with innovative entrepreneurs to engage Reliance Jio as a partner or a strategic investor, leveraging my expertise in strategic thinking, analytical skills, and industry knowledge. I am motivated by the vision of JioGenNext to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India, and to support the growth of the digital ecosystem. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, having worked in different sectors, geographies, and roles, and having invested in and advised several startups.

Experience

Jiogennext

Head

Mar 2014 – Present · 12 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

Work hands-on with innovative early stage startups to engage Reliance Jio as a partner / strategic investor.

Market EntryStrategic ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsBusiness StrategyProduct Management+16

Reliance industries limited

Analyst - Innovation

Nov 2007 – Sep 2012 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Pune

Part of the innovation leadership team in Pune that facilitates and supports innovation programs including innovation council meets, early stage venture fund, online ideation / challenge campaigns and other talent development and leadership programs aimed at institutionalizing innovation in the company.

Membrane filters

Angel Investor & Advisor

Aug 2007 – Jan 2016 · 8 yrs 5 mos · Pune Area, India

Angel investor in water technology startup - Membrane Filters India when company was in product development phase. Worked with founding team to scale-up solution in the market. Membrane technology developed in National Chemical Laboratory, India's leading R&D lab in chemical sciences and commercialized by Membrane Filters India Private Limited. Currently a $10-15 mn. company with solutions spanning community water treatment systems, "water-on-wheels" to provide ultra affordable clean drinking water delivered to rural homes and domestic treatment systems. Exited company to promoters.