Avishek Gupta — Co-Founder
Insolvency Professional | Fintech AI & Blockchain Enthusiast As a transformation-driven leader at the intersection of finance, technology, and turnaround, I specialize in unlocking value from distressed assets and driving innovative solutions for complex financial challenges. With over 21 years of experience spanning private equity, investment banking, and advisory with Big 4 firms, I have successfully led and closed 30+ high-stakes transactions. As the Founder & Managing Partner of Optimus Resolution, I empower lenders and organizations to navigate insolvency, restructuring, and M&A with a strategic, tech-forward mindset—leveraging AI and blockchain to deliver results. My commitment: to turn challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that create lasting impact. An IIM Calcutta alumnus and Chartered Accountant, I believe in building high-performing teams and global networks that drive sustainable growth. I'm passionate about shaping the future of financial services and currently working on launching an AI-powered fintech platform to transform distressed asset management. If you’re interested in collaborating, exchanging ideas, or exploring opportunities in insolvency, fintech, or investment, let’s connect. Expertise includes: ✰ Insolvency resolution, restructuring and turnaround ✰ Investments, JV and M&A ✰ Fintech, AI and BlockChain in Finance ✰ Fund raising (equity as well as debt) ✰ Strategy formulation and execution ✰ P&L management ✰ Setting up / scaling new business I believe in the following quote by Joshua J. Marine - “Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Financial Services expert with a strong focus on insolvency and restructuring.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience: 21 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Insolvency Resolution
- Restructuring
- Corporate Finance Advisory
- Investment Banking
Career Highlights
- Over 21 years of experience in finance and technology.
- Founder of a leading insolvency and restructuring advisory firm.
- Expert in leveraging AI and blockchain for financial solutions.
Work Experience
Stealth Mode - AI Fintech Startup
Founder (8 mos)
Optimus Resolution and Restructuring Advisors LLP
Founding & Managing Partner (8 yrs 2 mos)
HLP & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Senior Managing Partner (8 yrs 2 mos)
Various Companies
Multiple (13 yrs 6 mos)
Education
MBA (PGDM) 2 year full time at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Certified Independent Director at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
Insolvency Professional at Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Executive Program in Fintech and Innovation at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
DISA at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com (Hons) at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata
at Don Bosco Park Circus, Kolkata