Ankit Upadhyay — Co-Founder
Ankit brings a wealth of experience and passion in building, scaling and operating businesses. His journey has taken him from California to Asia, where he has delved into various sectors, including management consulting at McKinsey & Co., Leadership roles at Shopee (part of SEA group), and advanced technologies like semiconductors manufacturing. His diverse skill set covers a range of areas, from P&L management to product development, strategy, operations, and business transformation. Ankit has gained valuable insights from both corporate and startup environments, allowing him to navigate the complexities of driving growth and innovation. Ankit is a firm believer in the value of Venture Capital and its potential to create positive change in the world. He advocates for providing visionary founders with the necessary support in terms of capital, mentorship, network access, thought partnership, and management skills. Recognizing the practical impact of these resources, Ankit actively promotes the invaluable role of angel investors in shaping the success of promising early stage ventures.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital expert with extensive experience in startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Experience: 19 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Start-up Ventures
- Early Stage Ventures
Career Highlights
- Founder of Southeast Asia's largest startup discovery platform.
- Senior Advisor at McKinsey with expertise in advanced industries.
- Passionate angel investor supporting transformative startups.
Work Experience
VentureGrid
Co-Founder (5 mos)
Venture Spark
Co-Founder & CEO (1 yr 4 mos)
McKinsey & Company
Senior Advisor | Advanced Industries (1 yr 10 mos)
BANIQL
Investor and Advisory Board Member (2 yrs 2 mos)
A2D Ventures
Founder & General Partner (2 yrs 11 mos)
Shopee
Head of Business Transformation, Shopee Thailand (1 yr)
Head of Operations, Shopee India (1 yr 1 mo)
Head of Supply Chain Management, Shopee Thailand (1 yr 11 mos)
McKinsey & Company
Management Consultant (1 yr 1 mo)
UTAC
Director of Industrial Engineering | Operational Excellence (1 yr 10 mos)
The MAX Group - MAX I.E.G. LLC
Engagement Project Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
Angel Investor
Angel Investor (13 yrs 4 mos)
SanDisk®
Product Operations Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
The MAX Group - MAX I.E.G. LLC
Consulting Analyst (6 mos)
Vedas Indian Restaurant
Restaurateur (3 yrs 5 mos)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Research Analyst (5 mos)
Foothill - De Anza CCD Police Department
Police Aide | Senior Technician (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at San José State University
Advanced Project Management (SAPM) at Stanford University
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) at Foothill College
