Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

• Verosek is a hybrid security solution that protects organizations' AI deployments from prompt injections, jailbreaks, data poisoning attacks and other attack vectors
• We sit on the infrastructure layer and provide real-time protection with minimal latency while ensuring data never leaves your secure environment, making it ideal for enterprises with strict privacy requirements.
• www.verosek.com

Nov 2024 – Mar 2025 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Strategic Fundraising:
• Advising portfolio companies on fundraising campaigns across Pre-Seed to Series C rounds. Building data-driven pitch materials achieving consistent engagement with institutional VCs. Implementing structured investor targeting frameworks to enhance deal flow quality.
• Investment Due Diligence:
• Leading due diligence for growth-stage investments, with focus on SaaS and fintech sectors. Developing and refining evaluation frameworks to strengthen assessment quality.
• Investor Relations:
• Cultivating relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners. Organizing investor summits and portfolio showcases to facilitate meaningful connections. Maintaining systematic engagement protocols to ensure strong investor satisfaction.
• Portfolio Value Creation:
• Supporting portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Implementing standardized reporting and KPI tracking systems. Collaborating with management teams to identify and execute growth opportunities.
• Financial Analysis:
• Developing comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses for target companies. Creating automated tools to enhance diligence efficiency and reporting quality. Producing detailed investment memoranda to support investment committee decisions.
• Deal Flow Management:
• Managing active pipeline of investment opportunities across target sectors. Implementing structured screening process to optimize deal qualification. Coordinating cross-functional teams through evaluation and execution phases.
• Strategic Advisory:
• Advising founding teams on growth strategy, operational scaling, and exit planning. Leading digital transformation and process improvement initiatives. Supporting portfolio companies through key strategic decisions and organizational changes.

Jan 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Product Development Leadership:
• Leading the development of comprehensive HR Tech products, including an advanced CV parsing solution. Managed the creation of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for various use cases tailored to multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Oversaw the full product lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align technical development with business objectives, while fostering a dynamic learning environment for students and professionals.
• Strategic Documentation and Analysis:
• Developed Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), and performed comprehensive competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions and drive product innovation.
• Technical and Business Development:
• Developed the company website as a frontend developer, delivered investor pitches, and coordinated community engagement initiatives across multiple colleges, focusing on machine learning, web development, and other technology domains.
• Cross-functional Management:
• Guided the development of a CV parsing solution and other HR Tech products, along with MVPs designed for MNC use cases.
• Managed the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to integrate technical development with business growth strategies, while creating an engaging learning environment for both students and professionals.