Rakesh Sidana
Mentor and Investor Jury @BITS BioCyTiH Foundation
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Mentor and Investor Jury @BITS BioCyTiH Foundation
Delhi, IN
BITS PILANI and Government-supported foundation focuses on mentoring Innovators, Scientists, and PhD scholars who are developing SUSTAINABLE Bio solutions for humanity. Grants are offered to selected founders to develop MVP before raising seed funds. Incubator to help startup founders interact with mentors investor jury and understand how to build sustainable solutions. An important forum towards strengthening research translation and deep tech startup ecosystem in the country.
EDUCATION
DAV College - India
Undergraduate
Punjab Agricultural University
BSc (Hons)
All India Management Association - Centre for Management Education
Post Graduate Diploma
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Workshop Training Sessions
SKILLS
ABOUT RAKESH SIDANA
Three decades of experience reflects a rare blend of technology depth, business acumen, and investment insight. Having progressed from coding to business development and investing, he has experienced every major technology wave from the rise of the internet (1995) to the emergence of AI and deep tech while consistently helping build and scale innovative ventures. Innovator mindset, A Thought Leader, Author, and Visionary, he has spearheaded the creation of automated technologies tailored specifically for Emerging Markets. His expertise lies in not only conceptualizing disruptive business ideas but also in steering them from inception to expansive scale, earning commendation from governmental bodies and esteemed institutions like IIMA. Having founded, invested in, and advised numerous startups, he has emerged as a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs, extending mentorship and invaluable guidance. He plays a significant roles in investment banking and financial firms. A published author of three books and thought leader, his insights and predictions on industry trends regularly feature in leading publications such as The Economic Times and TOI. His last entrepreneurial endeavor, MeriCAR, not only revolutionized the automotive repair landscape in India but also served as inspiration for countless other startups in the domain. Beyond entrepreneurship, he remains deeply committed to education, conducting online and offline courses, webinars, and guest lectures at premier institutions like NIT, IIM, and IIT. His active involvement with esteemed organizations like NASSCOM, Startup India and TiE, underscores his dedication to fostering vibrant startup and investors communities and nurturing the next generation of innovators. His illustrious journey began with formative experiences at IndiaMart and Panalinks, where he honed his expertise in web technology development, laying the groundwork for an impactful and transformative career trajectory.
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