As a Program Manager at Anthill Ventures, I lead the Urban Lifestyle vertical, overseeing deal discovery, investment thesis development, and collaboration with family funds to support sustainable innovations and new product ideas. Additionally, I lead speed scaling initiatives to assist startups with market access, expansion, sales, distribution, and celebrity engagements. Previously, as an Analyst at CIE, IIIT Hyderabad, I managed investments, portfolio management, accelerator programs, and government relations for deep tech startups. Additionally, I was a Community Manager at Vruksh Ecosystem, where I strategically planned and executed workshops for grassroots entrepreneurs, prepared comprehensive reports and government proposals, and established a strong network of stakeholders, organizing pitching events in the SEA region. My Area of Expertise includes: Venture Capital investments/fundraising/deal evaluations Overview of Startups and Entrepreneurship Business Model Canvas Market Size Analysis Growth Strategies Pitch Deck Refinement GTM Strategy and Overall Strategy Idea Validation Branding Strategy Investment and Fundraise Design Thinking Team Building Networking and Relationship Building