Our Mentors
Meet the industry experts and entrepreneurs guiding our startups to success
The Bennett Hatchery Mentorship Program
Our mentors are the backbone of Bennett Hatchery, providing valuable guidance, industry insights, and connections to our startups. Each mentor brings years of experience across various domains and industries, offering personalized support to help founders navigate the challenges of building a successful business.
Through one-on-one mentoring sessions, workshops, and industry connections, our mentors help startups refine their business models, develop go-to-market strategies, secure funding, and scale their operations.
Rajiv Mehta
Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
Business Strategy, Fundraising, Scaling
With 20+ years of experience in founding and scaling tech startups, Rajiv has successfully exited three ventures and now actively invests in early-stage startups.
Priya Sharma
Chief Marketing Officer, TechGrow
Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Growth Hacking
Priya leads marketing at one of India's fastest-growing SaaS companies. She specializes in helping startups develop effective marketing strategies on limited budgets.
Vikram Singh
CTO, InnovateNow
Software Architecture, Product Development, AI/ML
A technologist with expertise in building scalable platforms, Vikram helps startups make smart technology choices and build robust technical foundations.
Arun Kapoor
Partner, Venture Capital Firm
Venture Funding, Financial Modeling, Investment Strategy
With over 15 years in venture capital, Arun helps startups prepare for fundraising, structure deals, and develop investor relations strategies.
Neha Gupta
Startup Legal Counsel
Intellectual Property, Contracts, Compliance
A specialist in startup law, Neha helps founders navigate legal challenges from incorporation to fundraising, protecting IP, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Suresh Patel
Founder, HealthTech Solutions
Healthcare Innovation, MedTech, Regulatory Strategy
As both a physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Patel provides unique insights for healthcare startups navigating the complex healthcare ecosystem.
Dr. Anjali Desai
EdTech Entrepreneur & Academic
Education Technology, Academic Partnerships, Learning Science
With a background in both academia and entrepreneurship, Dr. Desai helps education startups develop pedagogically sound products and navigate institutional partnerships.
Amit Joshi
Founder & CEO, RetailTech Innovations
Retail Technology, Omnichannel Strategy, Supply Chain
Amit's expertise in retail technology helps startups understand the retail landscape and develop solutions that address real industry challenges.
Prof. Rakesh Kumar
Professor of Computer Science, Bennett University
AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
A leading researcher in artificial intelligence, Prof. Kumar helps startups leverage cutting-edge AI technologies in their products and services.
Dr. Meena Sharma
Professor of Entrepreneurship, Bennett School of Management
Business Model Innovation, Entrepreneurial Strategy
Dr. Sharma brings academic rigor to business model development, helping startups build sustainable business models based on sound theoretical frameworks.
Our Mentorship Process
How we connect startups with the right mentors
Needs Assessment
We begin by understanding your startup's specific needs, challenges, and goals to identify the areas where mentorship would be most valuable.
Mentor Matching
Based on your needs, we match you with mentors who have relevant expertise and experience in your industry or domain.
Structured Sessions
Regular one-on-one mentoring sessions are scheduled with clear objectives and action items to ensure productive engagement.
Progress Tracking
We track your progress against defined goals and adjust the mentorship plan as your startup evolves and faces new challenges.
Mentor Perspectives
Hear from our mentors about their experiences guiding startups
"Mentoring at Bennett Hatchery has been incredibly rewarding. Seeing founders take your advice and transform their businesses is a unique joy. The talent and drive I've witnessed in these young entrepreneurs gives me great hope for India's startup ecosystem."
"The energy and innovation at Bennett Hatchery is contagious. As a mentor, I've found that I often learn as much from the founders as they learn from me. The questions they ask force me to rethink established practices and stay current with emerging trends."
"Bridging the gap between academic research and practical startup applications has been the most fulfilling aspect of my mentorship at Bennett Hatchery. I've been able to help founders implement cutting-edge technologies in ways that create real business value."
Become a Mentor
Share your expertise and experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join our mentor network and help shape the future of innovation at Bennett University.
Why Become a Mentor?
- Give back to the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Stay connected with emerging technologies and business models
- Expand your professional network
- Potential investment and partnership opportunities
- Personal and professional growth
Mentor Expectations:
We ask our mentors to commit to at least 4 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months. This includes one-on-one mentoring sessions, group workshops, and occasional events.
Apply to Become a Mentor
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