Startup Mentorship

Mentorship for founders building something real.

One-to-one guidance from first idea to fundraising — grounded in research, real cases, and time spent inside India’s startup ecosystem.

I work with early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs who want more than generic advice. As an entrepreneurship researcher and a member of the GCCI Start-up & Innovation Committee — and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper — I bring both the evidence and the ecosystem to the table. We work on the decisions that actually move your venture forward.

How I can help

Idea & validation

Pressure-test the idea, find the real problem, and validate before you build.

Model & strategy

Shape a business model that works, and a strategy you can actually execute.

Funding & growth

Prepare to raise, navigate Startup India and DPIIT, and plan for sustainable growth.

How it works

  • Start with a free 15-minute intro call
  • We map your single biggest challenge
  • Choose a one-off session or ongoing advisory
  • Work the problem together, with clear next steps

Who I work with

First-time and early-stage founders, student entrepreneurs, and small teams who want a thinking partner with both academic depth and real ecosystem connections. If that’s you, let’s talk.

Start a conversation

A brief, no-obligation conversation to understand where you are and how I can help.