Surya Kant

CEO

Delhi, India16 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Led G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit
  • Recognized as one of India's Top 50 Incubator Leaders
  • Supported over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic consultant specializing in startup ecosystems and public policy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic ConsultingEntrepreneurshipProgram DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementEvent ManagementPolicy AdvocacyPolicy DevelopmentMentoringStartup ConsultingInvestment ManagementConsulting

Other Skills

Regulatory AffairsStakeholder ManagementBrand PartnershipsBusiness GrowthEconomic PolicyCoalitionsBTLPublic AffairsGovernmentCorporate AffairsThink TankProduct InnovationConsultationsBusiness Alliancese-Governance

About

An econocrat and a strategic consultant devoted over 16 years to nurture and support Startups and Innovation with Policies, Trade & Investment consulting. With core expertise into Consultancy, advocacy and outreach. He served under central ministries such as, Ministry of Skill Development, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Ministry of MSME along with Startup Odisha, Big4 consulting firms and the Investment entities. ๐Ÿ†Mr. Kant has been recognized under ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ข๐š'๐ฌ ๐“๐จ๐ฉ 50 ๐Œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ https://www.indianstartuptimes.com/news/indias-50-most-influential-incubator-leaders KEY EXPERTISE : Setting up New Entities/Initiative | Incubation Centre Development | Strategic Consulting | Government Policy, Program and scheme | Outreach and Strategic Collaboration | Project DPR | Innovation Program ๐ŸŒŸBeing an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and a Kalinga Fellowship awardee. Mr. Kant is currently CEO of AIC BIMTECH (One of the India's pioneer and oldest incubation centre supported more than 400 startups), โœจUnder India's #๐†20 presidency, he led the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit with G20 countries'. He is the man behind the execution of #GENESIS scheme of MeitY Startup Hub, Making of Startup Odisha Policy 2.0. Mr. Kant continues his journey supporting startups in India not only on personal engagement but also he is associated with 100+ Incubators across India. โœจMr. Kant have dedicated his career to driving programs impacting over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs supporting in their growth journeys, and building strong partnerships with funding agencies, corporates, and government bodies. ๐ŸŽฏ Project Lead: - G20-DIA Summit ($ 1.7 M) - GENESIS Scheme ($ 58 M) - Google App Sclae Academy 2023-25 - Startup Mahakumbh ($ 111 K) - Vivatech Paris ($ 233 K ) - Startup Odisha Policy 2.0 ( $ 11.7 M) - Odisha Startup Yatra 2.0 - MSDE PMYUVA Scheme ( $ 58 M) ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Promoting entrepreneurship since over a decade, working with grassroots innovators, startups, incubators, investors, institutes, government agencies, and Centres of Excellence (COEs). ๐Ÿ“‹๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐€๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ: Extensive experience in policy formulation, investment programs, and scheme development. ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐ž with : ๐ŸŒฑ Passion for Innovation ๐ŸŽ“ Mentoring session in colleges/institutes. ๐ŸŒ Building Communities ๐ŸŒŸ Social Development ๐Ÿš€ Driving Impactful Events

Experience

Atal incubation centre- bimtech

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2025 โ€“ Present ยท 1 yr ยท Greater Delhi Area

Regulatory AffairsStakeholder ManagementStrategic ConsultingEntrepreneurship

Meity startup hub

Program Director

Mar 2023 โ€“ Apr 2025 ยท 2 yrs 1 mo ยท Delhi, India

  • #Investment #Bharat #ViksitBharat #ViksitBharat #Startup #Entrepreneurship #SocialDevelopment #Development #Policy #GovernmentAffairs #GENESIS #Mentor #Funding
  • Project Program & Policy Integrity, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • ๐ŸŒGlobal Representation via G20-DIA 2023 engaging 29 countries and over 120 international startups and 100+ speakers. Led the Indian delegation at international platforms of innovation at VIVATECH Paris. ๐ŸŒ
  • o Identify, curate and execute various programs | Manage capacity Building, training & development program.
  • o Work closely with entrepreneurs, academia, Investor, Corporate, NGOs, Government, Association and international agencies.
  • o Develop best practices and guidelines for MeitY related to various program of Centre of Excellence and other stakeholders.
  • Team Management, Events, and Data Management
  • o Manage the program administration from inhouse to external engagements | Lead a competent team of senior consultant
  • o Monitoring of data and analytics related to programs of entrepreneurs, startups, investors, partners to create strategic insights.
  • o End to End execution of training & national and international events for upskilling and growth of entrepreneurs
  • o Lead G20-DIA 2023 event with engagement of 29 countries and over 100 delegates & global speakers.
  • o Lead Indian delegation representing innovation and global collaborations at international platform, VIVATECH Paris.
  • Growth Engagement and Stakeholder Management
  • o Develop and execute strategy, support and oversee entire launches of programs, projects, and budgets.
  • o Identify and develop partnership with key stakeholders of the ecosystem which are non-profit, associations, incubators, investors, corporate, other government department, international bodies, associations and academic institutions.
  • o Creating linkages with the corporate, international partners and investors for new programs, and schemes to support the ecosystem.
Brand PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipStakeholder EngagementBusiness GrowthPolicy AdvocacyEconomic Policy+62

Ey

Team Lead State - Senior Startegic Consultant (Investment & Promotion )

Apr 2022 โ€“ Mar 2023 ยท 11 mos ยท Hybrid

  • State team lead with Big4 Ernst and Youngs (EY) for Startup Odisha, MSME Department Govt. of Odisha.- Curate, manage and execute the ecosystem engagements across.
  • Identify, establish, maintain, and cultivate partnerships with Government, Corporate, VC firms, International trade bodies and other key stakeholders.
  • Organize various startup engagement events: Orientation, Pitching classes, Mentoring, Demo days, VC pitching, Expert sessions etc.
  • Mentored and supported over 30 startups as startup coach/enabler.
  • Managed expert team of experienced senior consultant professionals
  • Expert domains are Startup Consulting, Investment & Promotions, Government & Public Consulting, Enterprise Setup, Education, Events and Skilling.
  • Lead and deliver various startup events and programs: Orientation, Pitching classes, Mentoring, Demo days, VC pitching, Investor summit, Expert sessions etc.
Brand PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyEconomic PolicyProgram DevelopmentCoalitions+56

V@c - viridian accelerator centre

Senior Start-up enabler

Nov 2020 โ€“ Apr 2022 ยท 1 yr 5 mos ยท India ยท Hybrid

  • End to end management of Start-up Accelerator project
  • From identifying, sourcing, screening and evaluation of startups to support for goto market, mentoring & getting funded.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with key stakeholder engaged into startup program
  • Provide mentoring and enablement support to entrepreneurs.
EntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyCoalitionsCorporate AffairsPolicy Developmente-Governance+27

Ministry of skill development & entrepreneurship, government of india

Nodal Manager - States

Sep 2017 โ€“ Oct 2021 ยท 4 yrs 1 mo ยท Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

  • For the Entrepreneurship initiative by MSDE, Govt. of India (PMYUVA). Being designated as Nodal Head, Heading Northern states of India where focus is to develop Entrepreneurship mindset among young India and uplift existing Startup ecosystem.
  • Identify hidden entrepreneurship talent of young India.
  • Help individuals to identify there best as Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Implement government schemes of Entrepreneurship and support to produce Startups from educational institution across country
  • Mentoring the aspiring entrepreneur and seed startup community
  • Create a linkage among startup ecosystem with National/International bodies/Corporate
EntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyEconomic PolicyCoalitionsBTLPublic Affairs+45

Naman angels india foundation

Startup Mentor

Jul 2017 โ€“ Jun 2022 ยท 4 yrs 11 mos

EntrepreneurshipPolicy DevelopmentCorporate Partnership DevelopmentVenture CapitalCommunicationBusiness Administration+3

Abhyuday, iit bombay | social activities body of iit bombay

Startup Mentor

Jun 2017 โ€“ May 2022 ยท 4 yrs 11 mos ยท Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Honorary Mentor at Abhyuday IIT Bombay www.abhyudayiitb.org
EntrepreneurshipCorporate AffairsPolicy DevelopmentCommunicationInvestor RelationsStrategic Thinking+1

Startup india

Startup Mentor

May 2016 โ€“ Jan 2025 ยท 8 yrs 8 mos ยท Hybrid

  • Mentor at Startup India Hub
  • Profile link: https://www.startupindiahub.org.in/content/sih/en/profile.Mentor.5b48517ae4b037e88c4b0cb4.html
EntrepreneurshipPolicy DevelopmentBusiness AdministrationMentoring

Singex

Strategic & Research Consultant (Start-up) - India

Feb 2016 โ€“ Jan 2018 ยท 1 yr 11 mos ยท Gurgaon, India

  • Worked with Country head and CXO Community across.
  • Very strong network across Start-up ecosystem Founders/VCs/AI/Gov. Bodies
  • International exposure and Strategic Planning & Development
  • Identify goodfit Corporate/Govt. for partnership
  • Strategic Alliance/Partnership connect
  • Startup Support
  • Management Consultant
  • Research Analysis
  • Lead support research (Revenue)
  • Competitive analysis
  • Connecting Policy makers
EntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyCoalitionsPolicy Developmente-GovernanceBudgeting & Forecasting+23

Redous

Founder

Nov 2012 โ€“ Feb 2022 ยท 9 yrs 3 mos ยท New Delhi Area, India

  • Entrepreneurship is root of any business, Our team of consultants are there to support for and with Innovation, Startups, Market Research, Technology and networking. With strong network across global CXO community, we not only works for social cause but also support preneurship spirit connecting each other to generate strong businesses.
EntrepreneurshipStrategy ConsultingStrategic ThinkingConsulting

Cvent

Product & Strategy consultant- Startups & Emerging business

Mar 2012 โ€“ Feb 2016 ยท 3 yrs 11 mos ยท Gurgaon, India

  • Under start-up ecosystem as a part of Marketing & product strategy manage team of 30 cross national team members:
  • Acknowledged areas:
  • Develop and design various marketing strategy, campaign & promotions.
  • Identify Marketing Mix: Channels, Segment and Target markets via market research and develop marketing plan.
  • Develop & manage marketing campaign & research protocols, analytical frameworks.
  • Initiate product marketing & digital marketing activities and campaigns.
  • Planning & execution of company/product branding and promotions.
  • Introduce innovative ideas for Marketing strategy & campaign planning.
  • Creative and acknowledge in marketing/branding ideology.
  • Involved in Product marketing /campaign activities planning and execution
  • Handle report generation & distribution of task (For team, sales & marketing purpose).
  • Define, identifies and prepare reports for target markets/opportunities.
  • Market research and competitor in-depth analysis.
  • Manage well qualified marketing team.
  • Analyzing qualitative & quantitative information to support and review new and existing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Analyzing qualitative & quantitative information to support and review new and existing marketing and sales strategies
EntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyCoalitionsGovernment RelationsMarketing StrategyStrategic Planning+11

Hsn realty services

Research & Strategy Consultant

Jul 2008 โ€“ Jul 2010 ยท 2 yrs ยท Delhi/NCR

  • Enrolled in Market Research amd business planning activities.
  • Successfully initiated relations with more than 5000 companies across Delhi/NCR.
  • Involved in Primary and Secondary market research comprising analyzing the market, competitors and prospects.
  • Responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies, Events & campaigns.
  • Attending and organizing sales promotional events and exhibitions.
  • Market Analysis and report preparation for campaigns.
  • Assist in business development activities of the company by preparing and following project assigned/initiated.
EntrepreneurshipPolicy AdvocacyCoalitionsGovernment RelationsMarketing StrategyStrategic Planning+11

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Executive Education โ€” Executive Education

Jan 2017 โ€“ Jan 2018

Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

Master of Business Administration (MBA) โ€” Marketing Management/ Branding

Jan 2010 โ€“ Jan 2012

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

BBA โ€” Computer Aided Management

Jan 2005 โ€“ Jan 2008

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