Saurabh Singh

About Saurabh Singh

Saurabh Singh is a dynamic and visionary professional, driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and an unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. With a rich and diverse career spanning numerous roles across incubation, venture capital, and startup consultancy, Saurabh has consistently demonstrated his ability to guide startups from ideation to market dominance.Presently, Saurabh holds a distinguished position as the Business Manager at ICAR-IVRI\'s Incubation Center,\'IVRI Pashu Vigyan Incubator.\' In this pivotal role, he orchestrates the strategic launches of cohorts catering to pre-seed and seed-stage startups, all under the purview of the RKVY Scheme. Moreover, Saurabh shoulders the significant responsibility of evaluating startups for grant-in-aid funding, a crucial step in securing financial support ranging from 5 lakhs to 25 lakhs, all sanctioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.As Incubation Manager at 9Unicorns VC fund of $130M, During his tenure, Saurabh masterfully designed and executed tailored incubation and acceleration programs, effectively addressing the diverse needs of portfolio startups and offering strategic guidance in areas like business modeling, marketing, fundraising, and operations, fostering their growth.Earlier at IIM Kashipur FIED, he excelled as the Incubation Manager. This role enabled him to nurture and cultivate startups, further solidifying his expertise within the startup ecosystem. Saurabh\'s Investor Relations Manager role at \"Venture Catalysts,\" India\'s largest early-stage investor, fortified his startup funding expertise.Recognized as National Startup Evaluator for NIC and YUKTI 2.0, Saurabh drives innovation at a national level. His impact extended as Startup Consultant at AKTU, leading initiatives like Parikrama, Kalam Lecture Series, and Mars Mission India.Saurabh organized UP’s First Startup Yatra, graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath in 2017 at Lucknow, UP. He also founded KiRaiPe during college, earning accolades from IITs and IIMs. Saurabh holds a Master’s from the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow, and a Bachelor’s from Bareilly College.An entrepreneur at heart, Saurabh mentors startups on business plans, investor pitches, scaling, and policy advocacy, fostering a robust startup ecosystem.In conclusion, Saurabh Singh\'s journey epitomizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and lasting impact. His multifaceted career positions him as a vital influencer in startup growth and beyond.

Experience

1. Business Manager

   Indian Veterinary Research Institute

   Apr 2023 — Present · Bareilly, IN

   As a BM of ICAR-IVRI’s Incubation Center i.e. IVRI Pashu Vigyan Incubator, he is managing the launches of cohorts for pre-seed & seed stages startups for the RKVY Scheme. He is also responsible for agripreneurship training programs for two months and also evaluates startups for 5 lakhs & 25 lakhs of grant in aid funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

Education

• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics

  2013 — 2015

• Institute of Engineering and Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

  2015 — 2017