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Ashish Kulkarni

@ashishkulkarni

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Aspiring venture capital professional with a focus on entrepreneurship.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in venture capital where I can leverage my analytical skills and passion for startups to drive impactful investments and support innovative entrepreneurs.

I am a passionate professional with a strong foundation in finance and entrepreneurship, currently exploring the intersection of venture capital and startup ecosystems. I hold a Master in Management with a specialization in Finance & Investments from IE Business School, and a Master in Business Analytics & Big Data. My educational background, combined with my hands-on experience, has equipped me with the skills to analyze market trends and support innovative startups.

As the author of Founders' Psyche, a newsletter that reaches over 12,000 subscribers globally, I delve into the psychology of entrepreneurship, sharing insights from interviews with venture capitalists and case studies. My role as a Research Assistant at INSEAD allowed me to engage with over 100 VCs worldwide, enhancing my understanding of their investment strategies and the traits that define successful founders. I am committed to fostering the growth of startups and contributing to the entrepreneurial landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founders’ Psyche

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Launched a weekly newsletter exploring the psychology of entrepreneurship, attracting over 12,000 subscribers across 124 countries. Published 38 posts, featuring interviews with global VCs, case studies, and research deep dives, maintaining a 50% open rate.

Newsletter Curation Content Creation Interviewing Market Research Data Analysis Digital Marketing

Research Assistant

INSEAD

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Contributed to a research project focused on identifying common personality traits among founders funded by VCs. Conducted interviews with over 100 VCs across 6 continents and 33 countries to gather insights into their investment processes.

Venture Capital entrepreneurship Qualitative Research Interviewing Data Collection

VC Scout

Go Ahead Ventures

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Analyzed more than 100 startups to identify and shortlist 30 potential investment opportunities for the VC firm. Conducted in-depth research on the web3 sector to identify current trends and relevant startups.

Startup Analysis Venture Capital Market Research Web3 Due Diligence Trend Analysis

Founding Team

Fortemagna Advisors Pvt Ltd (FAPL)

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)

Secured incubation from Zone Startups and negotiated seed & angel funding of USD 120,000. Oversaw compliance, coordinated with stakeholders for fundraising, and led market research to create financial models for clients.

Investment Banking Edtech Fundraising Financial Modeling Market Research Compliance Sales Management

Director

Helixium Labs LLP

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Facilitated product testing at two hospitals in Mumbai on over 50 patients at each location. Successfully secured a Product Development grant of USD 6,600 from the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India).

Product Testing Project Management Clinical Trials Regulatory Compliance