Vishal Thakkar

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India20 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in guiding successful IPOs for clients.
  • Co-Founder of multiple ventures supporting startups.
  • Experienced CFO with a focus on financial strategy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Financial Services and Consulting expert with a strong focus on Startups and Corporate Finance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Start-up LeadershipFinancial Skills DevelopmentCoachingFinancial ManagementFinance EducationCorporate Finance

Other Skills

AuditingB2BBankingBudgetingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCRMCapital MarketsComplianceEmployee TrainingEntrepreneurEntrepreneurshipExecutive CoachingExecutive Management

About

As a Co-Founder of an Angel Network, I am committed to unlock value with Angel investing ideas, connecting investors to the relevant startups. As an experienced IPO expert, I steer my clients to do successful IPOs. As a CFO of a large sized manufacturing and retail group, I add value on cost, compliance, reporting and fund raising sides. As a trainer / coach, I mentor my team to give their 100% when they work in my team. As a colleague / friend, I help my promoters to achieve the financial goals of the company. As a supplier, I give a standing promise to delivery exceptional quality at all levels. As a fellow LinkedIn member, I am eager to help YOU, if you need me. I still believe, that me & YOU together are always 1 + 1 = 11. Don't believe me, try to reach out and find it out for yourself.

Experience

20 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
11 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Pune angels network

Co-Founder

May 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • With My Group of Friends / Investors, I am honored to be a Part of Pune Angels, where I am happy to assist start-ups and family business owners looking for Angel Investors.
Start-up LeadershipMentoring New Hires

Skalent® india

Partner Consultant – Financial Skills Development

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Maharashtra, India

  • Designing and delivering customized finance programs for professionals and organizations.
Financial Skills Development

Handful of health

Chief Financial Officer

Sep 2022Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a Food & Beverage (F&B) Retail company, my primary responsibility is to lead the financial strategy and operations of the business. Working closely with the CEO and other senior leaders, I ensure the company achieves its financial goals while maintaining financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • In this role, I manage financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions. I also oversee the accounting and tax departments, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • In addition to financial management, I play a key role in business strategy development and execution. I identify new revenue streams, manage risk, and provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making.
  • As the CFO, I also manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, investors, and auditors.
Corporate FinanceExecutive CoachingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Startups

"mentormyboard"

Co-Founder & CFO

Jul 2022Jan 2023 · 6 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • As a Co-Founder & CFO, my role is to run MentorMyBoard successfully where we talk the talk and walk the talk to create & nuture some of the finest "Future Fit" Boards globally. If you wish to make YOUR board "Peformance Driven" and future fit, ask me for a DEMO, and my team at MentorMyBoard, will give YOU and your board members, an EXPERIENCE into the Future.

Cashology pvt ltd

Founder

May 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Cashology is my venture where we coach, mentor and train corporate professionals, MSME Business Owners & Startup Founders. Ranging from variety of financial topics like raising money, financial strategy, digitizing finance to financial strategy, our services transforms the mindset to making you a fearless financial leader in your area of expertize.
  • Do get in touch with us for a personalized solution to achieve your financial goals of life.
Coaching

Hftp india

Board Treasurer

May 2022Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Msmex

Finance & Fundraising Expert | MSMEx

May 2020Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • At MSMEx, we empower MSMEs by providing expert guidance on financial management and fundraising strategies. My role involves:
  • Financial Strategy & Planning – Helping businesses optimize cash flow, manage working capital, and build sustainable financial models.
  • Fundraising Advisory – Assisting entrepreneurs in securing funding through debt, equity, and alternative financing options.
  • Investor Readiness – Guiding businesses in preparing investor pitches, financial projections, and due diligence requirements.
  • Business Growth Support – Providing insights on profitability, cost optimization, and strategic financial decision-making.
Financial Management

Contetra universal llp

Co-Founder

Nov 2016Aug 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Taking Training, Consulting & Digital Media Marketing to the next level, have co-founded this start-up with two highly experienced experts to provide a more integrated service platform to our customers.
  • I head the training division and actively support in Consulting & Digital Media Marketing as well. Do visit www.contetra.com to more about, how our latest venture can benefit you.

S p jain school of global management - dubai, mumbai, singapore & sydney

Adjunct Professor

Oct 2014Present · 11 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India · Hybrid

  • Taking Classes on two core subject of our GFMB program, namely, Finance & Cost Management. Getting involved in non teaching activities like monitoring student performance, heading academic committees, to name a few.
Finance Education

Synthesis group

Group Head - Corporate Relations

Jan 2013Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Synthesis Group comprises of following companies where each one specializes on a different, but critical focus area.
  • Intellivate Capital is an SME focused Investment Bank, which helps raising equity funds to SMEs by making them funds ready and showcasing it to different kinds of investors. Aurum Capital focuses on Debt Syndication and MM & A, is the Regulatory and Compliance arm for the group. We have a CA coaching Institute - Pinnacle Education that has produced CA rankers over a decade. Brianna, the Corporate ‘Learning and Development’ outfit delivers training programs specifically in the field of finance.We have TransPrice, a consulting arm focused on Transfer Pricing & International Taxation, which help companies to plan their International Transactions in a Tax Efficient Manner.
  • We have a diversified portfolio of clients and execute fund raising, training & consulting projects in Banking and Financial services, Automobiles, Telecom, FMCG, IT, Retail, Manufacturing, Tourism, Power, Media & Entertainment, Renewable Energy, Ecommerce Real Estate, Infrastructure and many more.
  • To Summarize, as Synthesis Group, we can help you:
  • a) Raise Funds, both Debt & Equity
  • b) Provide Education, both Corporate & Academic and
  • c) Give Consultancy, both Domestic & International.

Brianna knowledge resources pvt ltd

3 roles

Owner

May 2008Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Overall Administration as the CEO of the Enterprise.

Director

May 2008Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Brianna is a Corporate Training Company in Financial Domain. It has three verticals. First one is Customized Training Solutions, second being Open Forum Programs and Third being Corporate Consultancy. This company is floated by 7 CA's and has 2 offices in Mumbai and a learning center in Navi Mumbai. It is supported by a PE fund from UK

Director

May 2008Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Brianna is a Corporate Training Company in Financial Domain. It has three verticals. First one is Customized Training Solutions, second being Open Forum Programs and Third being Corporate Consultancy. This company is floated by 7 CA's and has 2 offices in Mumbai and a learning center in Navi Mumbai. It is supported by a PE fund from UK

Freelance corporate trainer

Self Employed

Feb 2007Apr 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Conducted Training Programs on Topics like Finance for Non Finance, Basics of Capital Markets, Financial Economics, Foreign Exchange to name a few for companies like Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Securities and many more...

Uti securities ltd

2 roles

Manager - Investment banking

Jan 2006Jan 2007 · 1 yr

  • I was a part of IPO execution team and handled IPO execution of Select Mid-Cap Companies.

Manager - IB

Jan 2006Jan 2007 · 1 yr

  • I have handled the IPO execution process. We took Private Companies as our clients & being lead merchant bankers we got them listed on exchanges after necessary approvals from SEBI.
  • I have worked with clients like Indowind Energy Ltd, Renaissance Jewellery Ltd, Rathi Udhyog Ltd, Radha Madhav Corporation Ltd and others on the IPO execution side.

Education

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CA — Finance

Jan 2002Jan 2005

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India

MBA — Finance

Jan 2004Jan 2006

University of Mumbai

M Com — Finance

Jan 2003Jan 2005

SIES College of Commerce & Economics

B Com — Commerce

Jan 2000Jan 2003

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) — Commerce

Jan 2000Jan 2003

St francis of Assisi Convent High School

SSC

Jan 1991Jan 2000

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