Akshay Bapte

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Experience with women-led startups and student entrepreneurship.
Strong background in data, research, and policy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Startup Ecosystem Builder with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Policy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program Management

Other Skills

Pitch DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsCanvaWritingPolicy AnalysisProblem SolvingMicrosoft PowerPointTableauStatisticsCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelStart-upsResearchPolicy ResearchR

About

🚀 Passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship! 📊 🌟 For over four years, I've been immersed in the dynamic world of startups. During this journey, I've had the privilege of working closely with incredible women-led startups for two years, witnessing their resilience and innovation firsthand. Now, I'm excited to lead the charge in student entrepreneurship at NSRCEL, IIMB, where we're nurturing the next generation of visionary founders. 🔍 My deep interests lie at the intersection of data, research, policy, and entrepreneurship. I thrive on connecting with like-minded individuals in this space to collaborate, learn, and drive meaningful change. Let's connect and explore the boundless possibilities of innovation and growth together! 🌐 #Entrepreneurship #DataDriven #Research #Policy

Experience

5 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Nsrcel

3 roles

Program Manager

Nov 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Overseeing the design and execution of the Campus Founders program at NSRCEL

Assistant Manager

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Leading the Campus Founders Incubation program designed to cater to the needs and challenges of Student-led startups

Program Associate

May 2023 – Mar 2024 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Involved in designing, strategizing and managing an incubation program specially curated for student-led startups.

Shakti-the empathy project (step)

2 roles

Program Associate

Mar 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

My responsibilities at STEP include seed fund, program management, research, writing, blog management, fundraising, events and other responsibilities whenever needed.

Pitch DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProgram Management