ACIC SGTU’s Mentor (External)

Mr. Vijetha Shastry

Mr. Vijetha Shastry

Business and Management

Mr. Vijetha Shastry is the Associate Director at Dexter Capital, with 28 years of experience across hospitality, retail, travel, and co-working sectors. At Dexter Capital, he supports growth-stage companies and new-age entrepreneurs in fundraising and M&A processes. He previously served as Executive Director at TiE Bangalore, contributing significantly to the startup and innovation ecosystem.

Dr. Ambika Sharma

Dr. Ambika Sharma

Green and Clean Energy

Dr. Ambika Sharma is the Assistant Secretary General at ASSOCHAM and a development sector professional with over 25 years of experience in evidence-based policy and action research, research management, organizational development, change management, and strategic partnership development across South and Southeast Asia. She is also serving as a startup mentor at ACIC, SGT University.

Mr. Atanu Roy Chowdhury

Mr. Atanu Roy Chowdhury

Internet of Things (IoT)

Mr. Atanu Roy Chowdhury, Founder and CEO, GAPCRUD PRIVATE LIMITED, serves as a techno-functional consultant for IoT/AI-led curriculum development and digital transformation ventures. He is also the Technology Advisor to The Ranmir Foundation and its incubator. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Mentors at the Atal Incubation Centre – Sikkim Manipal University Technology Incubation Centre.

Dr. Sumer Gupta

Dr. Sumer Gupta

Business and Management

Dr. Sumer Gupta is serving as Director Business Solutions at Indocosmo Systems Pvt Ltd where he develops technical solution architecture and builds design & development teams. He is an enterprise architect, Management Consultant, and Startup specialist. He specializes in organizational productivity issues, builds lean teams, creates a world-class work environment, and delivers quick solutions & results.

Dr. Pooja Sharma

Dr. Pooja Sharma

Healthcare

Dr. Pooja Sharma, Founder & CEO, APAR Health, an EdTech startup focused on healthcare innovation. She also serves as the Head of Clinical Affairs and Education at Univ-Labs Technologies and leads the Surgeons for Innovation (SuFI) program. Formerly the Director of the Medanta Institute of Education and Research, she is a driving force in healthcare innovation and education.

Dr. Anil Mandhani

Dr. Anil Mandhani

Healthcare

Dr. Anil Mandhani is serving as the Executive Director, Institute of Renal Sciences, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram. He is also the Co-Founder of UnivLabs Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Formerly the Chairman of Urology and Kidney Transplant at Medanta - The Medicity Hospital. With over 21 years of experience in academia, Dr. Mandhani also served as a Professor of Urology.

Mr. Rupinder Singh

Mr. Rupinder Singh

Healthcare

Mr. Rupinder Singh is the Chief Operating Officer of UnivLabs Technologies, a leading MedTech company specializing in innovative healthcare solutions. With over 28 years of experience in biotechnology, he has founded and scaled multiple successful companies in oncology, bioinformatics, and medical devices, including BioHouse Solutions and OCOBT Therapeutics. Mr. Singh has also received several awards.

Mr. Pankaj Deval

Mr. Pankaj Deval

Green & Clean Energy

Mr. Pankaj Deval is a seasoned business leader with 20+ years in EVs, drones, telecom, and finance. He heads EV growth at Supreme Smart Power and leads Panitos Roboware in UAV innovations. A DGCA-certified expert, he mentors startups, speaks at institutions, and advises NBFCs on sustainable, tech-driven strategies. He also spearheaded 4G network operations, managing infrastructure, regulatory compliance and high-impact projects.

Mr. Sourabh Tiwari

Mr. Sourabh Tiwari

Business and Management

Sourabh Tiwari, dynamic business leader with 16+ years of experience across startups and corporates. As Co-Founder of Diverse Domain LLP and Telcokart.com, he has led business growth, strategic planning, distribution, and team building. He specializes in scaling ventures, driving innovation, and managing risk across sectors. He is also serving as Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer at Search My Tenders.

Dr. K. Narasimha Raju

Dr. K. Narasimha Raju

Internet of Things (IoT)

Dr. K. Narasimha Raju, Director, Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, K L University. With a strong academic and administrative background, he brings invaluable expertise in fostering innovation-driven ecosystems, academic transformation, and entrepreneurial capacity building. He brings with him deep insights into design thinking, institutional innovation strategies, and mentoring early-stage startups and student innovators.

Ms. Veena Hanamsagar

Ms. Veena Hanamsagar

Business and Management

Ms. Veena Hanamsagar, Director – Incubation, Jagriti Enterprise Centre. With over 15 years of experience in nurturing early-stage ventures focused on solving rural and grassroots challenges. Her core strengths include women entrepreneurship, SME development, startup investment strategies, and project management. She has been recognized by WICCI and the Government of Karnataka for her contributions to building entrepreneurial capacity.

Ms. Manisha Mani

Ms. Manisha Mani

Agri-tech

Ms. Manisha Mani is the Chief Innovation Lead at ICAR–Indian Council of Agricultural Research, with over 15 years of experience in agri-business innovation, startup development, incubator management, and technology commercialization. She has worked with organizations including the World Bank (Agri & Food Division) and served as CEO of NABARD’s Agri-Business Incubation Centre.

Mr. Sagar Mahat

Mr. Sagar Mahat

Business and Management

Mr. Sagar Mahat is a seasoned entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in building and scaling businesses across India and globally. He empowers startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises through strategic consulting, business development, marketing, and sales enablement. His mission is to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by being a reliable growth partner for businesses of all sizes.

Ms. Shweta Raka

Ms. Shweta Raka

Business and Management

Ms. Shweta Raka is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in business consulting and growth strategy. As the Founder of IndusTreeBiz, she has empowered startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises through tailored solutions in marketing, sales, product placement, and brand development. Her work reflects a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and business transformation.

Mr. Mitresh Sharma

Mr. Mitresh Sharma

Agri-tech/Food-tech

Mr. Mitresh Sharma is the Founder of First Bud Organics and brings hands-on experience in building a successful FMCG brand. His expertise in health, wellness, and e-commerce—particularly with platforms like Amazon and Flipkart—makes him a valuable mentor for startups in the FMCG and wellness sectors. He is also the Co-founder of Viral Wave media Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Arya Tyagi

Mr. Arya Tyagi

Internet of Things (IoT)

Mr. Arya Tyagi is the founder of the Webhack Solutions and The Entrepreneur Ethics. He is a cybersecurity expert with 5 years of experience in cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and information security. He has worked closely with law enforcement agencies across India, contributing to various high-profile cybercrime cases and capacity-building initiatives.

Mr. Srijan Mehrotra

Mr. Srijan Mehrotra

Internet of Things (IoT)

Mr. Srijan Mehrotra is the Founder of Model Verse and an expert in developing AI-driven solutions. With hands-on experience in AI and IoT, he focuses on solving real-world challenges through technology and innovation. His work bridges the gap between emerging tech and practical implementation. He is also proficient in libraries such as OpenCV, Numpy, PIL, Skimage, Beautiful Soup, and Selenium (Scrapping).

ACIC SGTU’s Mentor (Internal)

Dr. Rajive Gulati

Dr. Rajive Gulati

Internet of Things (IoT)

Mr. Rajive Gulati is a startup and innovation ecosystem expert with over 37 years of experience across corporate, government, the United Nations, and intergovernmental organizations. He played a key role in shaping Haryana’s Startup Policy, launched India’s first multi-collaboration Startup Hub in Gurugram, and established the UN Technology Innovation Lab (UNTIL) in India. He has mentored more than 30 startups.

Dr. Omkar Shetty

Dr. Omkar Shetty

Healthcare

Dr. Omkar K Shetty is presently working as Dean of SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute. SGT University. He had been awarded as the "Most Proactive Dean of the Year 2018" at the International Dental Excellence Awards ceremony by the Smile Nation Organization. He was also awarded by the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecologist Society.

Dr. Bhoopesh Sharma

Dr. Bhoopesh Sharma

Research & Innovation

Dr. Bhoopesh Kumar Sharma is a Professor in the Department of Forensic Science and Officiating Dean, Faculty of Applied and Basic Sciences at SGT University, Gurugram. With over 19 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has published 45+ research papers, filed 12 patents, and guided 350+ UG/PG dissertations.

Dr. Yogesh Mehta

Dr. Yogesh Mehta

Business and Management

Dr. Yogesh Mehta, Assistant Professor, HOD, Faculty of Commerce and Management, SGT University, is an experienced management education facilitator. Strong Inclination towards Analytical skills, Behavioural skills, Coaching, Mentoring, and Instructional design. His area of interest includes - Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, Operation Management, Operation Research, Business Statistics, Research Methodology, Design Thinking, MIS, and e-commerce.

Mr. Dinesh Deshwal

Mr. Dinesh Deshwal

Green & Clean Energy

Mr. Dinesh Deshwal is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SGT University, with over 8 years of experience in the academic field. His core research interests include Mechanism & Manipulator Design, Nano-sensors, and emerging technologies in Electric Vehicles (EVs). Mr. Deshwal is committed to advancing interdisciplinary.

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