Sunil k Shekhawat (Dr) — CEO
Super passionate about deeptech and its applications. Managed to build (as Sanchi Connect) most engaged and sizable community of deep tech stakeholders with 3000+ startups, 400+ institutional funds with deep tech interest, 100+ industry and startup veterans as mentors alongside >100 incubation centres. In 2019, was given the charge of NASSCOM's software product charter. With the help of some of the most influential people in technology and business, we were able to put together the best deep tech startup mentorship programme in the country (the DeepTech Club). We added to this by starting a volunteer mentorship programme for product management professionals led by the tech industry leaders. As founding member of NASSCOM's Global Venture Capital programme, had the chance to build relationships with global VC funds and learn their India interest. In the formative years (2016-19), have been part of committees and bodies in drafting policy environment for the country's startup and product ecosystem. Did first startup in 2013, a SaaS tool which was used by hospitals and clinics of all sizes for managing their patient practise and stock inventory with low investments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a DeepTech and Startup Ecosystem expert with extensive experience in community building and mentorship.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 14 yrs 8 mos
Career Highlights
- Built a community of 3000+ deep tech startups.
- Led NASSCOM's software product charter initiatives.
- Established India's best deep tech startup mentorship program.
Work Experience
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi
Mentor Advisor (1 yr 2 mos)
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)
Investment Committee Member (1 yr 2 mos)
DeepTech Hub
Founding Member (1 yr 11 mos)
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk)
Investment Board Member- SIDBI Scheme (2 yrs 8 mos)
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center
Business Mentor (1 yr 11 mos)
TiE Delhi-NCR
Charter Member (3 yrs 6 mos)
SanchiSaaS
Chief Executive Officer (3 yrs 7 mos)
SanchiConnect
Cofounder & CEO (3 yrs 11 mos)
DEVBHOOMI GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS DEHRADUN UK
Member of Board of Governors (2 yrs 5 mos)
NASSCOM
Head- Products & DeepTech Program (1 yr 6 mos)
Regional Head ( North ) - Startup Ecosystem (3 yrs 1 mo)
Startup Warehouse & Community Manager (9 mos)
Kutastha Education
General Member Board (6 yrs 6 mos)
Identify Oral Care Pvt. Ltd
Strategic Mentor & Advisor (9 mos)
Founder & CEO (3 yrs 8 mos)
ORO CARE DENTAL CLINIC
Consultant Dental Surgeon (2 mos)
BANKURA SAMMILINI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
HOUSE SURGEON (5 mos)
Midnapore Medical College and Hospital
HOUSE SURGEON (5 mos)
DR. R AHMED DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Junior Resident Doctor (11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Certificate Program in Successfull Negotiations: Essential Stratgies & Skills at University of Michigan
Bachelor of Dental Surgeries at GDC-Kolkata (Dr. R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital-Kolkata)
SCHOOLING at DELHI, CHANDIGARH, ALWAR, RANCHI, GUWHATI
