Experience

JAMS Advisers - Startup Funding | SME IPO | AIF PE VC | Mentor | Deck

• Founder

  • Oct 2018 - 5 years 3 months

  India Helping businesses achieve their fundraising goals and create their brand presence with a successful strategy. Advised more than 1000 startups and SMEs through mentoring, fundraising, masterclass, 1 to 1 advisory, pitch deck, etc. Talk to us today about how we can support your 10X growth, make you funding ready, and put you on a solid track to success assured by our transaction solutions. https://jamsadvisers.com/



Mtandt Group

• India
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President Sales Marketing

  • Jul 2023 - 6 months

  Working for 5X growth in 3 years, organic/inorganic/structured/unstructured.



Invstt

• India
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Syndicate Partner

  • Feb 2023 - 11 months

  Work with a fast growing and an ambitious startup & angel community. FOR INVESTORS Investment Opportunities FOR STARTUPS Fundraising Opportunities



ah! Ventures

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Partner

  • Aug 2022 - 1 year 5 months

  Pune, Maharashtra, India ah! Ventures is one of the world’s largest curated sector agnostic fundraising platforms for early-stage startups raising funds up to 10 MN USD. ah! Ventures have a strong network of 3000 + Investors including some of the renowned angels and early-stage VCs in India & abroad. Email you pitch/profile/details at shailesh@jamsadvisers.com



Stanford Seed

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Mentor

  • Mar 2023 - 10 months

  Change Lives. Change Organizations. Change the World. Stanford Seed works with established business founders throughout Africa and South Asia to equip them to build thriving enterprises and robust communities. As a mentor I will he supporting startups in their growth journey.



Hem Securities Ltd.

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GrowthX Platinum Member

  • Jan 2022 - 2 years

  200+ successful Deals SME IPO - India’s Leading & Most Awarded SEBI Registered Cat-I Merchant Banker PE/VC - Equity Funding Startup Funding Full Spectrum Boutique Financial services across SMEs & Start-ups Network of 1.25 Lac Retail and Institutional Investors



Apohan Corporate Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Pune

• Founder & Director - Strategy & BD

  • Feb 2020 - 3 years 11 months

  Pune, Maharashtra Apohan is an Equity funding/ M&A advisory Fintech company that assists private companies in India in getting the right investors, strategic alliances, or sell-outs. Fintech start-up automating strategic transactions like equity funding & business monetization for SMEs. Bringing strategic transactions to the doorsteps of 63 Mn MSMEs. Platform activities include deal/transaction origination, transaction aggregation, Screening/feasibility report, deal brokerage and Transaction delivery… Show more Apohan is an Equity funding/ M&A advisory Fintech company that assists private companies in India in getting the right investors, strategic alliances, or sell-outs. Fintech start-up automating strategic transactions like equity funding & business monetization for SMEs. Bringing strategic transactions to the doorsteps of 63 Mn MSMEs. Platform activities include deal/transaction origination, transaction aggregation, Screening/feasibility report, deal brokerage and Transaction delivery. Email requirements/details at shailesh.waghmare@apohanconsultants.com Show less



MSMEx

• India
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Strategy & Fundraising Expert

  • Oct 2021 - 2 years 3 months

  Helping MSMEs in Business Strategy and Fundraising. If you wish to know how? Please attend our free webinars, followed by 1 on 1 calls. Many of you have questions around funding/ no funding, right time, right investors, right valuation etc whether you are looking to raise funds now or later. We highly recommend that you attend our webinars and get tips and hacks.



UDAY

• India
• Construction

• Business Head - Skills & Livelihood (COO level)

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

  India UDAY - a Brand of AVTEG Pvt Ltd, is an NSDC funded training partner, operating nationally. Headed Skills division of the organisation. Managing projects like DDUGKY, PMKVY, Special Projects, NULM, BoCW, MoMA, SDMs, etc.  Lead Skills division for overall performance, leading team, managing clients, operations, invoicing, collection, profits and for multifold growth to build a respectable brand.  Lead turnaround of the organization expanded operations to 7 states and own back lost… Show more UDAY - a Brand of AVTEG Pvt Ltd, is an NSDC funded training partner, operating nationally. Headed Skills division of the organisation. Managing projects like DDUGKY, PMKVY, Special Projects, NULM, BoCW, MoMA, SDMs, etc.  Lead Skills division for overall performance, leading team, managing clients, operations, invoicing, collection, profits and for multifold growth to build a respectable brand.  Lead turnaround of the organization expanded operations to 7 states and own back lost clients.  Achieved around 100% growth YoY from the first year itself.  Got projects sanctioned like DDUGKY, PMKVY, NULM, Special Projects, BoCW etc.  Launched CSR vertical, knowledge of CSR policies and implementation.  Developed TP/ franchise network in multiple states with a successful operating model ensuring maximum profit from operations.  Stakeholder management like NSDC, SSC, state missions, various ministries and state governments.  International projects delivered in Africa and UAE with successful client engagement.  Managed entire skills ecosystem including but not limited to skill gap analysis, youth aspirations, business acquisition, mobilization, training, assessment, placement, reporting, impact analysis, curriculum and content development, ToT, affiliations, etc. Consulting expertise in Skill: • Skill Gap analysis and study to identify the skills gaps in a particular country / State / Industry. • Curriculum design and development based on industry engagement and youth aspirations. • Identification of Job Roles and aligning knowledge and performance parameters based on international best practices and local contextualization. • Content design including TLM (Training Learning Manual) and trainers guide with assessment parameters. Show less



TR7 HealthCare (Australia)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & General Manager (COO Level)

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

  India TR7 HealthCare India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of TR7 Healthcare (Australia). The main focus is on training / upskilling of Healthcare Professionals and providing temp staffing as well as Home health Care solutions to corporate hospitals. Responsible for overall success of organisation including setting up Education and Skill Development division with objective of training the youths through own center of excellence, leading organisation as country head. Reporting to Board of Directors.



Paathshala Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd

• India
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner - Education and Skill Development

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  (Emerging organization dealing into vocational education, skill development, Education and Learning & Development . India Partner for UK based Café Style Speed Training) Responsible for setting up Education and Skill Development division with objective of training the youths through own center and delivery partners for various vocational and skill development programs. Managing relationship with NSDC for project preparation, approval and partnership.  Part of core leadership… Show more (Emerging organization dealing into vocational education, skill development, Education and Learning & Development . India Partner for UK based Café Style Speed Training) Responsible for setting up Education and Skill Development division with objective of training the youths through own center and delivery partners for various vocational and skill development programs. Managing relationship with NSDC for project preparation, approval and partnership.  Part of core leadership team at Paathshala, Conceptualizing skill development programs.  Building Alliances, Partnerships and Liaison with NSDC for partnership proposal including project preparation to approval. Liaison with Sector Skill Councils and relate industry bodies. Show less



AVTEG Private Limited

• India

• Project Head - Skill Development

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2014

  NSDC Partner, Skill Development Initiatives, Partnership, Promoting vocational skills. Successfully managed NSDC proposal for funded partnership including proposal preparation, presentations with various committees and obtaining approval and disbursement. Responsible for developing partnership and setting up centers in multiple states. Responsible for Business Development and implementation. Successfully delivered research reports for International skills providers for Go To… Show more NSDC Partner, Skill Development Initiatives, Partnership, Promoting vocational skills. Successfully managed NSDC proposal for funded partnership including proposal preparation, presentations with various committees and obtaining approval and disbursement. Responsible for developing partnership and setting up centers in multiple states. Responsible for Business Development and implementation. Successfully delivered research reports for International skills providers for Go To Country/ Market strategy including but not limited to skill gap analysis, youth aspirations, demand and supply analysis, skill eco system etc. Show less



Altaris Credit Rating Agency Pvt Ltd

• Head - Sales and Marketing

  • 2012 - 2012

  New Delhi Area, India Building a budding Rating Agency complying all statutory and regulatory requirements. Setting up business line, formalising business policies, Revenue generation, business plans - preparation and implementation. Associated for setting up and launch of a full service Credit Rating Agency as per SEBI regulations and guidelines.  Responsible for Branding & Marketing including launch of services/ products- SME Ratings, Associate Ratings.  Build clients for financial consulting and… Show more Building a budding Rating Agency complying all statutory and regulatory requirements. Setting up business line, formalising business policies, Revenue generation, business plans - preparation and implementation. Associated for setting up and launch of a full service Credit Rating Agency as per SEBI regulations and guidelines.  Responsible for Branding & Marketing including launch of services/ products- SME Ratings, Associate Ratings.  Build clients for financial consulting and advisory.  Liaison with prospective investors for co-investment opportunities.  Building a business plan including sales, marketing and operations with micro details.  Monitoring market trends and competition analysis. Show less



Onicra Credit Rating Agency of India Limited

• India
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head Marketing - SME (CMO Level)

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2011

  Marketing and product development for rating services for SMEs in India. Also building and developing relationship with business partners, government, large corporates. Specific focus is on market penetration and increasing the market share.  Conducted various seminars, conferences & workshops with Bankers, Industry Association, Charted Accountants, Financial Institutions, etc. to create the awareness for rating products on large scale.

• Sr. Manager - Marketing

  • Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

  Responsible for Marketing and product development for rating services for SMEs in India. Also building and developing relationship with business partners, government, large corporates. Specific focus is on market penetration and increasing the market base nationally.



Adroitec Information Systems Limited

• India

• Manager Marketing

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2007

  Responsible for Marketing of CAD/ CAM and GIS services, reports to CEO.

• Business Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

  Responsible for launching SME rating services as one of the core member.



Fifth Quadrant Design Pvt Ltd

• Cofounder Director - Marketing & operations

  • Sep 2001 - Feb 2005

  In charge of the profit center operations including strategy planning, business development, managing corporate clients and heading a team. Providing the critical thinking and leadership on core strategies; creating/ managing new strategic initiatives



Supertech Solutions Limited

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Executive - BD

  • Nov 1998 - Sep 2001

  Managed sales of the total banking solution software & providing consultancy to clients. Substantially increased sales by 40% in 2000 -2001. Major achievement was grabbing AMC business in region  Successfully developed region of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Rajasthan..  Awarded best performer of the year ’00-‘01 for outstanding sales and team building.