Bhaskar Tamrakar

About Bhaskar Tamrakar

In my current capacity as an Elected Member of the CII Western Regional Council, I am committed to the \'Viksit Bharat\' vision by fostering a robust, governance led startup ecosystem. By leveraging my IIM Ahmedabad background and 20+ years in Investment Banking, I work at the intersection of industry, govt and innovation to ensure that Indian startups are not just funded, but are built to last.I am a business strategist, entrepreneur, and startup ecosystem builder passionate about helping startups and MSMEs build scalable, sustainable businesses.I am the Founder of ANT Global, a startup ecosystem platform that supports entrepreneurs from Idea to MVP, execution, investor readiness, and funding. I work closely with founders, innovators, and early-stage startups to help them transform ideas into scalable ventures.I also lead AtomicSol, a mgmt consulting firm focused on helping MSMEs and growing businesses scale through strategy, operational excellence, and leadership development.I currently serve as a Mentor with Startup India and contribute actively to the startup ecosystem by mentoring founders, advising startups, and supporting innovation led entrepreneurship.As a strategy consultant and independent director, I work with founders, leadership teams, and boards to strengthen governance, drive business transformation, and long-term growth opportunities.Before starting my entrepreneurial journey, I built extensive experience in the Investment banking & financial services industry, working with multinational org across the equity and fixed income markets. My experience spans trade operations, risk management, regulatory delivery, and client services, along with front-office functions including sales and trading supervision, surveillance, and controls oversight.I have also led global governance models and strategic transformation initiatives, including process transitions, operational re-engineering, risk management, and controls implementation across onshore and offshore teams.Beyond consulting and advisory, I am passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, empowering leadership teams, and building strong business ecosystems that enable innovation and sustainable growth.Areas where I contribute:• Startup mentoring and ecosystem development• Strategy consulting for MSMEs and startups• Business transformation and growth strategy• Investor readiness and startup advisory• Board advisory and governanceLet’s connect if you are looking for:• Strategic advisory for your startup or business• Mentorship for founders and entrepreneurs

Experience

1. Startup India Mentor

   Startup India

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Serving as a registered Mentor on the MAARG (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth) portal, contributing to the national mandate of building a robust, innovation-led economy. I provide strategic oversight to high-potential startups, focusing on institutionalizing governance and financial sustainability.

Education

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

  Independent Director, Corporate Governance

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Young Entrepreneurs Programme, Executive Education

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

  2000 — 2003

• INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DAVV, INDORE

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• People Management & Development
• Finance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Equities
• Excellent at Team Work.
• Ability to Motivate People
• Equity Derivatives
• Trade Support, Middle Office
• Trade Compliance
• Operations Management
• Investment Banking
• Equity & Credit Derivative Settlements
• Transaction Processing
• Options
• Operational Risk & Control Management