Our mentors
Founders, professionals and experts who volunteer time to guide student ideas. Become a mentor
Anoop Kabra
Finance
Anoop Kabra is a finance professional associated with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, with a background in the corporate sector. As a proposed mentor in taxation, he can help aspiring entrepreneurs understand tax fundamentals, financial compliance, and the importance of tax planning in business. His mentorship can help students appreciate how sound financial practices and regulatory awareness contribute to sustainable business growth.
Chirag Gupta
Legal
Chirag Gupta is a legal professional with experience in business law, corporate law, and startup advisory. He brings a practical perspective on navigating business challenges, understanding legal frameworks, and building sustainable ventures. As a mentor, he helps aspiring student entrepreneurs think critically about business ideas, risks, and opportunities. His guidance encourages students to turn their ideas into structured, responsible, and actionable business plans.
Gaurav Bajaj
Finance & Product
Gaurav Bajaj is a banking professional with over 14 years of experience in relationship management, business development, credit, and project and structured finance. An MBA graduate from a leading business school, with an engineering background and CFA Charterholder credentials, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to financial decision-making. His expertise spans project appraisal, credit assessment, structured financing, and bonds and loans syndication. As a mentor, he can help aspiring entrepreneurs understand business financing, evaluate project viability, assess financial risks, and explore funding strategies to turn business ideas into sustainable ventures.
Naveen Shree Pandey
Legal
Naveen Shree Pandey is a trademark and intellectual property professional who helps businesses understand brand protection and intellectual property rights. He guides entrepreneurs in navigating trademark-related matters and protecting their brand identity. His expertise supports businesses in building a stronger foundation for brand ownership and intellectual property protection.
Nikita Singh
Legal and Funding
Nikita Singh is a Fellow Company Secretary and legal, secretarial, and compliance professional with 15+ years of experience across eight jurisdictions. She has led a ₹504 crore IPO listed on NSE and BSE, facilitated US$48 million in equity funding, and executed cross-border M&A transactions. Her expertise spans capital markets, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, investor transactions, and managing complex legal and business operations across international markets. With experience across listed companies and multinational groups, she brings a strategic perspective on business growth, fundraising, risk management, and corporate leadership.
Rohit Kumar
Finance & Product
Rohit Kumar is the founder of ZenLearn. He is an ex-Business Head at a Fintech, has raised funds 3 times, including from Sequoia and Tiger, and has been CFO 3 times - ex GE, Blackstone, and PristynCare. He worked in Niti Aayog and was part of Tata Nano car engine development. He has climbed Mt. Everest Base Camp and run multiple marathons
Vivek Singhi
Finance & Product
Vivek Singhi is an investment banking and Equity Capital Markets (ECM) professional with over 8 years of experience and ₹1,000+ crore in executed capital market transactions. He brings practical expertise in IPOs, QIPs, rights issues, business fundraising, investor relations, and strategic deal execution. As a mentor, he helps aspiring student entrepreneurs understand how businesses raise capital, build investor confidence, and develop a growth-oriented business strategy. A trained graphologist with strong relationship-building skills, he brings a unique perspective on communication, decision-making, and the human side of business.