Experience
career journey
March 2022 – Present
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub Gujarat)
Gujarat, India
Roles and Responsibilities
- Overseeing administrative and HR functions.
- Managing sector-specific social impact startups in FoodTech, FMCG, Food & Beverages, Travel, Truism, and LegalTech.
- Implementing the "Mind-to-Market" strategy to help startups transition from ideation to market entry.
- Establishing comprehensive review methods for startups, including business, legal, financial, and product reviews.
- Facilitating mentorship and funding support to propel startups to the next growth stage.
- Coordinating flagship initiatives like Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4), supporting over 100 startups and securing grants for 26 startups.
- Organizing 35 Demo Days and collaborating with industry chambers and universities to showcase 175 startups.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Managed the Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).
- Improved livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), overseeing over 28,000 active SHGs.
- Coordinated with 156 municipalities, 8 municipal corporations, and 6 regional municipal commissioner offices.
- Participated in policy design and implementation for various livelihood schemes.
- Additional roles included Nodal Officer for PM SVANidhi, Flipkart, Mukhymantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana, and Vibrant Gujarat initiatives.
March 2015 – August 2023
Government of India
Gujarat, India
March 2015 – August 2023
Government of India
Gujarat, India
Roles and Responsibilities
- Managed the Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).
- Improved livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), overseeing over 28,000 active SHGs.
- Coordinated with 156 municipalities, 8 municipal corporations, and 6 regional municipal commissioner offices.
- Participated in policy design and implementation for various livelihood schemes.
- Additional roles included Nodal Officer for PM SVANidhi, Flipkart, Mukhymantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana, and Vibrant Gujarat initiatives.
June 2013 – August 2013
The Indian Express
Ahmedabad, India
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assisted in the relaunch of Bingo ITC Ltd.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinated digital and social media marketing efforts.
- Managed the project timeline and deliverables for “THE CHAI TABLE BOOK 'INDIA WON'”.
May 2014 – November 2014
Kaizer Pvt Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
May 2014 – November 2014
Kaizer Pvt Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinated digital and social media marketing efforts.
- Managed the project timeline and deliverables for “THE CHAI TABLE BOOK 'INDIA WON'”.
career journey
roles and responsibility
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub Gujarat)
Project Manager (Mar 2022 – Present)
- Overseeing administrative and HR functions.
- Managing sector-specific social impact startups in FoodTech, FMCG, Food & Beverages, Travel, Truism, and LegalTech.
- Implementing the "Mind-to-Market" strategy to help startups transition from ideation to market entry.
- Establishing comprehensive review methods for startups, including business, legal, financial, and product reviews.
- Facilitating mentorship and funding support to propel startups to the next growth stage.
- Coordinating flagship initiatives like Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4), supporting over 100 startups and securing grants for 26 startups.
- Organizing 35 Demo Days and collaborating with industry chambers and universities to showcase 175 startups.
Government of India
Project Manager (Mar 2015 – Aug 2023)
- Managed the Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).
- Improved livelihoods through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), overseeing over 28,000 active SHGs.
- Coordinated with 156 municipalities, 8 municipal corporations, and 6 regional municipal commissioner offices.
- Participated in policy design and implementation for various livelihood schemes.
- Additional roles included Nodal Officer for PM SVANidhi, Flipkart, Mukhymantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana, and Vibrant Gujarat initiatives.
The Indian Express
Internship (Jun 2013 – Aug 2013)
- Assisted in the relaunch of Bingo ITC Ltd.
Kaizer Pvt Ltd.
Project Coordinator (May 2014 – Nov 2014)
- Coordinated digital and social media marketing efforts
- Managed the project timeline and deliverables for “THE CHAI TABLE BOOK 'INDIA WON'”.
key projects
1. Vibrant Gujarat Startup Conclave 2023
- Objective: Foster collaborations between startups and venture funds.
- Methodology: Organized MoUs with over 50 VC funds, facilitating LoI/Investment of INR 146 Crores to 49 startups.
- Outcome: Strengthened the financial support framework for startups, attracting significant investments.
2. Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4)
- Objective: Support innovative startups in securing grants for Proof of Concept (PoC) to Product/Market stages.
- Methodology: Sensitized over 100 startups to apply for grants, with 26 receiving funding between INR 2.5 to 10 lakhs.
- Outcome: Facilitated the funding of 26 startups, enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gujarat.
3. PM SVANidhi Scheme Implementation
- Objective: Provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Methodology: Coordinated loan distribution and training for digital marketing strategies.
- Outcome: Enabled 959 street vendors to resume their livelihoods and enhance their business operations.
key projects
Vibrant Gujarat Startup Conclave 2023
- Objective: Foster collaborations between startups and venture funds.
- Methodology: Organized MoUs with over 50 VC funds, facilitating LoI/Investment of INR 146 Crores to 49 startups.
- Outcome: Strengthened the financial support framework for startups, attracting significant investments.
Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4)
- Objective: Support innovative startups in securing grants for Proof of Concept (PoC) to Product/Market stages.
- Methodology: Sensitized over 100 startups to apply for grants, with 26 receiving funding between INR 2.5 to 10 lakhs.
- Outcome: Facilitated the funding of 26 startups, enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gujarat.
PM SVANidhi Scheme Implementation
- Objective: Provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Methodology: Coordinated loan distribution and training for digital marketing strategies.
- Outcome: Enabled 959 street vendors to resume their livelihoods and enhance their business operations.