Our Mentors
Omi Gupta
This is Omi Gupta, Business Growth Strategist, founder and CEO of ScaleX Solutions, Author of book “mind your micro niche”, TEDx Speaker. I have been featured in Times of India, CNBC TV, and outlook. He has helped more than 10k business owners in scaling their business proftably and raise funds though training, consulting and mentoring.
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linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/omigupta/
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Website : https://scalexsolutions.com/
Ishendra Agarwal
Industry – Jewellery
Company – GIVA
Ishendra Agarwal, graduated from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur), where he honed his technical and business expertise. His entrepreneurial journey started right from his BTech years, where he developed a startup for connecting people. He founded GIVA, a clutter-breaking silver jewellery brand and scaled it to be the leading name in the silver jewellery industry. And now GIVA embarks into gold and lab grown diamond segments as well. Ishendra’s focus on delivering outstanding customer service and his commitment to the omnichannel strategy have played a huge part in making GIVA a well-respected name in the jewellery industry.
GIVA was established in 2019 by Ishendra Agarwal, an electrical engineer from IIT, along with Nikita Prasad, a jewellery designer and NIFT graduate, and Sachin Shetty, a former investment associate. The founders identified a gap in the Indian market for affordable yet authentic silver jewellery, as existing brands predominantly focused on gold, making luxury jewellery inaccessible to a broader audience.
Sanjhi Rajgarhia
Company – Mink Retail Pvt Ltd
Sanjhi is an experienced marketeer having executed content strategy across sectors. She was inducted into the League of Iconic Entrepreneurs by the Women’s Economic Forum. Sanjhi has managed P&L, Ops & Growth for 2 internet ventures including National Startup Award winning Food Cloud Pvt Ltd. Currently building a Mink Retail Pvt Ltd, a new take on retail. |
Victor Senapaty
Company – Propelled
Victor Senapaty is a co-founder of Propelld, an education financing company in India. With a BTech from IIT Madras and an MBA from FMS Delhi, Victor brings a wealth of academic and entrepreneurial experience to the table. As a National Maths Olympiad winner, Victor has always had a passion for learning and education. He began his entrepreneurial journey with an investment of US$5,000, which he used to bootstrap his first startup aimed at bringing astronomy education to 10,000 students in 20 schools. He went on to launch two more ventures – a hyperlocal grocery delivery service and a custom-made suit business for MBA students. Victor’s experience in investment banking with Deutsche Bank in the UK exposed him to the financial services sector’s inner workings, giving him a unique perspective on finance and risk management. |
Bibhu Prasad Das
Company – Edgro-NBFC
Bibhu Prasad Das – CEO and Co-Founder, Propelld With over 9 years of experience in the financial services industry, Bibhu Prasad Das is a seasoned finance professional. His expertise spans Debt & Equity Financing, Project Finance, Infrastructure, Business Analysis, and Financial Modeling. Holding a B.Tech degree from IIT Madras and a Post Graduate degree from IIM Calcutta, Bibhu is also a certified CFA professional. Currently, as the CEO and Co-Founder of Propelld, Bibhu spearheads a groundbreaking platform that provides education finance to students across India. His journey at Propelld has been nothing short of extraordinary, propelling the platform to become one of the largest and most influential education-focused financing platforms in the country. In the previous financial year alone, Propelld empowered over 1 lakh students with access to education financing. In addition to his leadership at Propelld, Bibhu Prasad Das is also a Committee Member & Wholetime Director of Edgro, a fully owned subsidiary of Propelld. |
Asma Gulzar
Company – AIDA FASHIONS
Asma Gulzar ensembles a theme of Indo-western trends as the Indian traditional outfits tell a tale Infinite esthetic feelings. AIDA FASHION – by ASMA GULZAR a NIFT qualified designer is one of the best known designer in India with World famous collections distributed through multiple stores & shows. AIDA FASHION opened in 1996 in New Delhi with the idea of promoting and showcasing great design and craftsmanship. Aida’s enables a theme of Indo western trends as the Indian traditional outfits tell a tale infinite esthetic feelings.Their maker dictates to a sense of exceptional creativity and Vogue. |
Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta
Metro Group Of Hospitals
Dr. Sonia is a renowned neurologist and the co-founder of Aurum Senior & Assisted Living, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring that seniors receive holistic and compassionate care. Specializing in Headache Medicine and Vascular Neurology, Dr. Sonia is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults, particularly those dealing with neurological conditions. Her vision at Aurum is to create an environment where seniors can live independently, with dignity and access to top-tier medical support. After completing her MBBS from Government Medical College, Patiala, she pursued Neurology at New York Medical College, graduating as one of the youngest neurologists in the world at 27. She further specialized in Headache Medicine at the University of South Florida, where she was recognized with the “Fellow of the Year” award, and completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology from New York Medical College. Dr. Sonia has worked as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Loyola University in Chicago, contributing to the training of future neurologists. Board-certified in four American specialties—Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurosonology, and Headache Medicine. |
Dr. Sameer Gupta
Metro Group of Hospitals
Dr Sameer Gupta FACC, FSCAI Interventional Cardiologist / Healthcare Advocate/ Healthcare Administrator Dr Gupta, is an American Trained and Boarded, highly skilled interventional cardiologist specializing in complex Interventional cardiovascular, structural heart and peripheral procedures. He is the only cardiologist in India who is certified by 5 American Boards. Dr Gupta is the Director of Umkal Hospital, Gurugram, the Group Cardiac Cath Lab Director of Metro Group of Hospitals in Delhi/NCR and Managing Director of Aurum Senior and Assisted Living in Gurugram. He is the co-chair of the Healthcare and Diagnositics committee at the PHD chamber of Commerce. Dr Gupta is the host of a popular weekly health segment on NDTV called “Doctors On Call ”. A passionate healthcare advocate, Dr Gupta has a health awareness platform called “Voice Of Health” with a loyal following on Facebook and Instagram. |
Sudhanshu Agarwal
Director of PW School of Startups
Sudhanshu Agarwal, based in Gurgaon, Haryana, is a visionary leader with extensive experience in category management and startup growth strategies. With a passion for building innovative business models, Sudhanshu’s journey spans roles in leading organizations like Udaan and OYO, and an entrepreneurial stint with Mother’s Signature Touch, an online food delivery startup. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB), which further solidified his understanding of leadership and strategy. Sudhanshu currently serves as the Director of PW School of Startups, heading the mission to empower entrepreneurs across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. He is leading the charge in bridging the gap between urban and rural entrepreneurship through the establishment of PW’s flagship initiatives, including Aarambh, Prarambh, and the Hope Alive Fund—a $12 million fund to support startups. Sudhanshu’s expertise in sales, marketing, and business growth is instrumental in scaling these initiatives, ensuring that upcoming entrepreneurs have the tools, mentorship, and resources necessary to succeed. Sudhanshu’s leadership at PW School of Startups aims to inspire and equip the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs, ensuring that the benefits of innovation and growth reach even the remotest parts of the country. |
Abha Mishra
AY Ventures
I have had the privilege of actively engaging with multiple startups since the inception of my career since 2019. My journey has been defined by an unwavering curiosity, an unquenchable thirst to explore, and an unrelenting desire to experience every nuance of the startup ecosystem and its unique culture. This continuous quest for knowledge and immersion in the dynamic world of startups has been the cornerstone of my professional journey.
We help startups and companies raise funding from Angels, VCs, Family Offices, Banks, Venture Debt Funds, Private Equity, etc by arranging direct meetings with investors.
Vivek Kumar
Venture Garage
Founder Venture garage. After 10 years in Research & Analytics with AcNielsen, have been an Online entrepreneur and investor for some time. 15+ years in running startups, working with startups & helping them scale, and raise capital. Co-founded 3 startups prior to venture garage where he works with Angels, VCs & PRE-IPO investors to drive early/growth stage investments with a goal to build $100 mil value companies and/ or to the listed markets. |