It was wonderful talking to Mr. Abhishek he is genuinely helpful and supportive.
Mantry Priyathee
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Abishek took the time to understand our business and the challenges associated with hiring. I really appreciated his empathic approach to the interview and also his knack for assessing individuals without making them uncomfortable. He’s a founder’s friend who brings very pointed insights to the conversation.
Divya Hegde
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Abhishek's journey offers practical lessons about the startup ecosystem, and his take on working in this space is invaluable. He's not shy to discuss the ups and downs, making it easier to weigh the options between startups and incubators. If you're navigating this space, Abhishek's insights could save you some serious head-scratching
George M. Jacob
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Had a great session with him. He took his time to understand where I was coming from and gave me specific insights into the thematic areas we share professionally.
Debraj Nath Gupta
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Abishek cares about solving problems and has wonderful insights to share. Learnt a lot about impact investing space from just one conversation. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!
Ayush Mangal
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Abishek was easy to talk to and had interesting stories and perspectives to share from his unique experience. His journey from the world of finance to an intentional purpose-driven move to the development sector was impressive to learn about. His drive and compassion shine through! Would love to chat again :)
With a business background, Abishek learned through experience and exposure how market failures create ripple effects. This realization led him to work with social enterprises and founders across diverse sectors, recognizing the broader impact of modern capitalism.
Over the past 5 years, he has contributed to development organizations and taken on varied roles in enterprises at different growth stages and geographies. His journey has reinforced a deep commitment to fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive meaningful change.
In his previous role at Villgro Innovations Foundation, Abishek managed portfolios supporting founders in the Waste & Circularity sector and Clean Energy solutions for rural livelihoods. Today, he continues this work at Upaya’s Dignified Jobs Accelerator and other programs, investing in and supporting passionate early-stage businesses that create lasting impact.
Abishek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Loyola College, Chennai, and a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Corporate Finance from IÉSEG School of Management, France.
Abishek offers critical insights from finance to startups, impressing with his knowledge, drive, and compassion.
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