Ajinkya Gawade

About Ajinkya Gawade

Eager to shape the future through entrepreneurship, I\'m on a relentless pursuit of turning ideas into impactful ventures.As a Business Development and Digital Marketing Intern at Credilio Financial Technologies this summer, I’m developing strategic partnerships and crafting digital growth initiatives to expand the business among youth.Currently serving as the Joint Secretary at Ignited Innovators of India, COEP, I have led social entrepreneurship initiatives under Bhau Institute, funded by Eaton India. I managed a 3-tier team of 150+ students, analyzed 800+ startup ideas, and drove outreach to 1M+ students across 250+ colleges. I’ve also established collaborations with incubation centers and secured new CSR partnerships.I also serve as a Training & Placement Coordinator at COEP. Previously, I interned as an Associate Project Manager at Nirmano.At Pune Startup Fest, as an Investor Relations Coordinator, I facilitated the onboarding of 250+ investors, 30+ VC firms, and 300+ startups. The event saw capital infusion worth INR 35Cr+, 15K+ footfall, and multiple high-impact sessions. A new event I introduced led to INR 16.6Cr in startup funding commitments.

Experience

1. Training & Placement Coordinator

   Coep Technological University

   Jul 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Managed training, internships, placements Built industry connections Oversaw recruitment drives Brought new companies to campus

Education

• COEP Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Manufacturing science and engineering

• Deogiri College Chh. Sambhaji Nagar

  Class 12 , HSC

• Maharashtra Public School

  Class 10 , SSC