Nikhil Mandrekar
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Konkani Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Paul Mendelson
I hired Nikhil to perform three tasks for my startup. Market Research, Financials, and building a pitch deck. All three were completed thoroughly and expediently and, most importantly, professionally. The research uncovered several target markets that I hadn't considered. Financials are easy to understand. Finally, the pitch deck is clear, clean, and compelling. With Nikhil's help, I truly believe my startup will be successfully funded.
Wayne Buder
Can't speak highly enough of the work that Nikhil and his team did for us in designing our presentations with potential investors and business partners. The work was done extremely professionally, well-designed, and very thoughtful in how the content we shared with them was repurposed into a more arresting and easily digestible format. We will look much more professional to these prospects than we could have ever looked had we tried to pull this off on our own. I expect the return on our investment with apitchdeck.com to be significant.
Shadi Zari
I consulted Nikhil to prepare a couple of pitch decks. He has guided me through the process and has saved me valuable time in preparation. His pitch decks are concise, to the point, and detailed enough to make me make an impact. I would recommend him for anyone looking to prepare a pitch deck.
Paul Mendelson
I hired Nikhil to perform three tasks for my startup. Market Research, Financials, and building a pitch deck. All three were completed thoroughly and expediently and, most importantly, professionally. The research uncovered several target markets that I hadn't considered. Financials are easy to understand. Finally, the pitch deck is clear, clean, and compelling. With Nikhil's help, I truly believe my startup will be successfully funded.
Wayne Buder
Can't speak highly enough of the work that Nikhil and his team did for us in designing our presentations with potential investors and business partners. The work was done extremely professionally, well-designed, and very thoughtful in how the content we shared with them was repurposed into a more arresting and easily digestible format. We will look much more professional to these prospects than we could have ever looked had we tried to pull this off on our own. I expect the return on our investment with apitchdeck.com to be significant.
Shadi Zari
I consulted Nikhil to prepare a couple of pitch decks. He has guided me through the process and has saved me valuable time in preparation. His pitch decks are concise, to the point, and detailed enough to make me make an impact. I would recommend him for anyone looking to prepare a pitch deck.
Paul Mendelson
I hired Nikhil to perform three tasks for my startup. Market Research, Financials, and building a pitch deck. All three were completed thoroughly and expediently and, most importantly, professionally. The research uncovered several target markets that I hadn't considered. Financials are easy to understand. Finally, the pitch deck is clear, clean, and compelling. With Nikhil's help, I truly believe my startup will be successfully funded.
Wayne Buder
Can't speak highly enough of the work that Nikhil and his team did for us in designing our presentations with potential investors and business partners. The work was done extremely professionally, well-designed, and very thoughtful in how the content we shared with them was repurposed into a more arresting and easily digestible format. We will look much more professional to these prospects than we could have ever looked had we tried to pull this off on our own. I expect the return on our investment with apitchdeck.com to be significant.
Shadi Zari
I consulted Nikhil to prepare a couple of pitch decks. He has guided me through the process and has saved me valuable time in preparation. His pitch decks are concise, to the point, and detailed enough to make me make an impact. I would recommend him for anyone looking to prepare a pitch deck.
Paul Mendelson
I hired Nikhil to perform three tasks for my startup. Market Research, Financials, and building a pitch deck. All three were completed thoroughly and expediently and, most importantly, professionally. The research uncovered several target markets that I hadn't considered. Financials are easy to understand. Finally, the pitch deck is clear, clean, and compelling. With Nikhil's help, I truly believe my startup will be successfully funded.
Wayne Buder
Can't speak highly enough of the work that Nikhil and his team did for us in designing our presentations with potential investors and business partners. The work was done extremely professionally, well-designed, and very thoughtful in how the content we shared with them was repurposed into a more arresting and easily digestible format. We will look much more professional to these prospects than we could have ever looked had we tried to pull this off on our own. I expect the return on our investment with apitchdeck.com to be significant.
Shadi Zari
I consulted Nikhil to prepare a couple of pitch decks. He has guided me through the process and has saved me valuable time in preparation. His pitch decks are concise, to the point, and detailed enough to make me make an impact. I would recommend him for anyone looking to prepare a pitch deck.
Credentials
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Freedom of Data with SAP Data Hub
SAPFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing Predictive Analytics with Spark in Azure HDInsight
MicrosoftOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing Real-Time Analytics with Azure HDInsight
MicrosoftOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Processing Big Data with Hadoop in Azure HDInsight
MicrosoftOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Green Tech U Certificate in Building & Construction Management and Engineering
Chicago Center for Green TechnologyJul, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Qualified Mixologist
American Professional Bartending SchoolDec, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
B.A.S.S.E.T "Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively"
Illinois State Liquor Control CommissionDec, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Barista Guild Certification Level 1
Barista Guild of America and the Specialty Coffee Association of America -
Basic Keelboat
US SAILING
Experience
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The Carbon Games
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Portugal
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Climate Data and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2022 - Present
*Winners of the 2023 Open Sea Lab 3.0 Hackathon *Winners of the 2022 NEAR MetaBUILD III Hackathon Web2 to Web3 Track (Honorable Mentions) *Winners of the 2022 NEARCON IRL Hackathon Web2 to Web3 Track *Winners of the 2022 Siemens & Mastercard Future Transportation Hack Introducing a new app that rewards you for taking the sustainable route to work every day! Did you know that commutes make up 20-25% of all transportation emissions worldwide? That’s 1.36 billion tonnes each year! Earn “carbon credits” on a carbon-neutral blockchain, for every sustainable commute that you complete, and mint your CO2 savings on a climate-neutral blockchain! Show less
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aPitchDeck.com
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Head Of Investor Relations
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Aug 2014 - Present
Created investor collateral (pitch decks, business plans, financial models, research reports, video pitches, executive summaries, annual reports) for startups, VC firms, and publicly-listed corporations; collectively raising over $500M in capital Notable clients: AngelList; Aquis; Catalyst Health Ventures; Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC); Synchronoss Inc (NASDAQ: SNCR); Third Sphere (previously Urban.us) Created investor collateral (pitch decks, business plans, financial models, research reports, video pitches, executive summaries, annual reports) for startups, VC firms, and publicly-listed corporations; collectively raising over $500M in capital Notable clients: AngelList; Aquis; Catalyst Health Ventures; Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC); Synchronoss Inc (NASDAQ: SNCR); Third Sphere (previously Urban.us)
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Prism Impex Private Limited
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Panaji Area, India
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Construction Consultant
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
(i) Offered business and design improvements to an under-construction hotel in India to modernize the offering. (ii) Identified, sourced, commissioned, and managed the implementation of sustainable materials and practices during the construction. (i) Offered business and design improvements to an under-construction hotel in India to modernize the offering. (ii) Identified, sourced, commissioned, and managed the implementation of sustainable materials and practices during the construction.
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OECD - OCDE
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France
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Innovation Policy Analyst
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
(i) Conducted primary and secondary research on the existing scientific & innovation policies in India (ii) Built relationships with key leaders in the innovation policy ecosystem in India, such as Dr. Anil Gupta and Dr. Sam Pitroda. (iii) Published research findings in the September 2012 OECD Science Technology and Industry Outlook (featuring India for the first time in the OECD STI Outlook!) http://www.oecd.org/sti/oecdsciencetechnologyandindustryoutlook.htm The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international economic organization of 34 countries founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It is a forum of countries committed to democracy and the free-market economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices, and coordinate its members' domestic and international policies. Show less
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Damm
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Spain
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Research Analyst
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
(i) Analyzed spending at the purchasing department to identify opportunities for cost optimization. (ii) Analyzed timing and volatility of commodity prices (metal for manufacturing beer cans!), eventually recommending the "commodity swaps" offered by Barclays Capital as a viable solution for the company. DAMM is a Spanish brewery founded in 1876, famous for its beers Estrella Damm and Voll-Damm. (i) Analyzed spending at the purchasing department to identify opportunities for cost optimization. (ii) Analyzed timing and volatility of commodity prices (metal for manufacturing beer cans!), eventually recommending the "commodity swaps" offered by Barclays Capital as a viable solution for the company. DAMM is a Spanish brewery founded in 1876, famous for its beers Estrella Damm and Voll-Damm.
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trifermed
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Spain
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Market Research Analyst
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Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
(i) Provided primary (phone calls) and secondary research support to a biotech CBDO (Contract business development organization) located at the ESADECREAPOLIS Innovation Lab in Sant Cugat, Spain, that supports the international business development of life science companies. TRIFERMED Group provides services in market research, advice on business strategy, partner and client search, and new opportunities identification. (i) Provided primary (phone calls) and secondary research support to a biotech CBDO (Contract business development organization) located at the ESADECREAPOLIS Innovation Lab in Sant Cugat, Spain, that supports the international business development of life science companies. TRIFERMED Group provides services in market research, advice on business strategy, partner and client search, and new opportunities identification.
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Illinois Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jan 2006 - Jun 2010
(i) Prepared business plans, financial models, research reports for Midwest startups (industries: automobile, ICT, telemetry, biotech, renewable energy & fuel cells, consumer electronics, sports, nutrition). (ii) Networked at conferences and local ecosystem events to attract new clients (entrepreneurs, investors, supporters) to the Entrepreneurship Center. (iii) Built and managed the KnappLab (iPhone App Development right after the first iPhones came out!), an accelerator that matched student programmers with local businesses to create custom iOS apps through customized hackathons. (iv) Handled corporate communications and investor relations for the Center through monthly seminars/webinars. (v) Provided event management support for the Center's quarterly Angel Investor Meetups. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
Master of Science - MS, Economics of Science and Innovation -
2003 - 2009
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor's, Business Administration with specializations in Entrepreneurship and International Business -
1997 - 2003
Abu Dhabi Indian School
Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) -
1988 - 1996
Sherwood Academy
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