Indian Startups Organization {iso}

Leading the development of sourcing strategies for critical startup mentoring and funding programs that will be addressing urgent issues like poverty alleviation through livelihood missions, education for all, and inclusive healthcare using innovative and sustainable solutions in India. Identifying promising startups (both social DeepTech and Social Enterprise) through various channels (networking, industry, academia, events, referrals) and assessing their potential for growth and return on investment. Thoroughly researching and analyzing a startup's business model, market opportunity, financial projections, management team, and competitive landscape.

Structuring and negotiating investment agreements, including equity stakes, valuation, and milestones. Cultivating and managing a portfolio of key Academia, Industry, Chambers of Commerce and Government Bureaucracy relationships, fostering trust, transparency, and mutual respect, guided by principles of fairness and integrity. Successfully negotiating complex term contracts, quantifiable achievements, improved service fundraising levels by 400% since 2020, while upholding ethical standards and ensuring long-term value for the organization's beneficiaries. Ability to analyze financial statements, build financial models, and assess investment risks while implementing robust risk assessment frameworks, exercising discernment to identify and mitigate potential sourcing disruptions and ethical concerns. Streamlining sourcing processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and transparency, allowing for greater focus on mission-critical activities, using my six-sigma qualification. Actively seeking out new investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, and developing investment thesis by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and financial viability of potential investments.

Board Oversight: Leading board meetings, setting agenda, and facilitating constructive discussions focused on strategic priorities and long-term goals. Guiding the board in developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. Corporate Governance: Ensuring that the board adheres to high standards of corporate governance, including risk management, financial oversight, and compliances. Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to the organizational mission and values. Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including trustees, volunteers, and the community, to enhance the organization's public profile. Performance Monitoring: Overseeing the organization's performance, working with the executive teams to achieve its objectives and address any challenges in due time through a strong volunteer recruitment program with dedicated

management, fostering a sense of community, and offering recognition and performance based rewards. Financial Oversight: Working with the finance director and CSR's donors to ensure sound financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and investment decisions.

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1905, is a proactive National Apex Chamber working at the grass-root level and with strong national and international linkages. The Chamber acts as a catalyst in the promotion of industry, trade and entrepreneurship. PHD Chamber, through its research-based policy advocacy role, positively impacts the economic growth and development of the nation. PHD Chamber is more than an organisation of the business community, as it lives by the chosen motto In Communitys Life & Part of It and contributes significantly to socio-economic development and capacity building in several fields. ''PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry(PHDCCI) is one of the Premier Chambers in India to have been accredited with "Diamond Grade" by NABET(QCI), at national and international level. PHDCCI is a National Apex Chamber having its international office at Bahrain for 6 GCC countries, with 1,30,000 companies as its members base, as total focus on the development of small and medium businesses. PHDCCI has co-opted National and International Industry Associations and Organisations through over 100 MoUs signed between the parties.'' Policy Advocacy: Represented the business community's interests to national and state government bureaucrats, legislators, and other stakeholders, advocating for policies that support business growth and development. Community Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with various community stakeholders, including businesses, government officials, and other non-profit organizations, to build a collaborative environment. Event Planning and Programs: Oversaw the planning and execution of events, programs, and initiatives that benefit members and the broader business community. Programs to recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment to lead successful events.