Apoorv Sharma — Co-Founder
I love working with entrepreneurs, building disruptive products through innovation and technology. I help startups to create a scalable business model and optimize operations. I have enjoyed working with hundreds of founders and my core expertise is in business strategy, team building, investments, and partnerships. I have been an entrepreneur myself and consider myself fortunate to have gained working experience in all the major business aspects from P&L to operations. I have worked with non-profit, corporate & government organizations one thing in common is being a part of the startup ecosystem I have always worked in a fast-paced environment with lean team structures. Having worked in a global environment, I have a good network of angel investors, VC’s, different communities and other stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. My personal and professional experience has taught me the following about myself: I love when I get to say ‘We” – I have worked with 180+ startups and global teams - I am a team player and like to brainstorm new ideas. - I like to work in a flat organization structure where everyone gets to put his or her views forward openly. - I like to create an environment of collaboration with “competitive” organizations. - I am good at making partnerships happen and converting them to long-term relations Learn-> build -> repeat - I can take products from concept to commercialization - My instincts are good but taking decisions on data give me more satisfaction - I put the customer in the center of all that I do. - I educate, refine and drive myself to be a better person I love watching National Geographic and recently have developed a taste for documentaries on online streaming platforms as well. I am not a sports fan (“yes not even cricket”) but like to play TT and swimming. I enjoy meeting new people especially those with very strong opinions and new perspectives, while I strongly believe in data, logic, however, while meeting someone, and during discussions, I keep a view of “anything is possible”. Reach out to me if you want to talk about emerging tech, market trends, product development, startups, fundraising or FOOD. Professional Skills Program Management | Partnerships | Team Development | Business Strategy | Go to market | Business Development | Marketing | Innovation | Product roadmap | Investments | Business modeling | Strategic Planning | Growth Hacking | Strategic Alliances | Startups | Entrepreneurship Domain Knowledge Ecommerce | Hyperlocal | Digital Marketing | Designing | Data analysis | Machine Learning | SaaS
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Start-up ecosystem expert with a focus on venture capital and corporate innovation.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Experience: 14 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Start-up Ventures
- Investments
- Corporate Innovation
- Start-up Consulting
- Program Management
- Entrepreneurship
- E-commerce
Career Highlights
- Experienced in mentoring over 180 startups.
- Strong network with angel investors and VCs.
- Expertise in building scalable business models.
Work Experience
GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH)
Executive in Residence (XIR) (4 mos)
Techstars
Startup Mentor (2 yrs 11 mos)
Excluto
Co-Founder (3 yrs 1 mo)
Republic
Venture Partner (3 yrs 7 mos)
500 Global
Lead Market Strategy, South Asia (11 mos)
Innovation and Partnerships (1 yr 3 mos)
Atal Incubation Centre Goa Institute of Management
Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Oracle
Program Manager | Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator (1 yr 2 mos)
Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad
Manager - Startup Support (2 yrs)
Locus Transit Private Limited "ChalogeKya"
Co Founder (1 yr 1 mo)
Rashanstop.com
Founder (7 mos)
Excel Auto Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
Assistant General Manager (2 yrs)
Education
B.Tech at Jaipur National University
PCM at Birla Senior Secondary School Pilani
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Kota
