uday Krishna

I’m a venture capitalist and startup mentor with “more than 8 years” in the startup ecosystem, driven by “Building Impact.” I guide early-stage teams through the right approach to growth—validating business models, refining ideas, and cutting through the noise of growth hacking to build sustainable companies.

As an Entrepreneur in Residence and “Incubation Manager,” I provided hands-on mentorship on product development, market validation, and fundraising strategies while managing incubation operations. I improved program outcomes by increasing qualified startup admissions by 30%, facilitating 200+ mentoring sessions annually, and raising startup traction and milestone progress by 40%, while workshops improved investor-meeting preparedness by 50%.

In venture capital roles across pre-seed to seed, I led sourcing, evaluation, and due diligence—managing deal flow, market research, and financial analysis while working closely with founders. I’ve helped drive strong conversion outcomes (including 15% from sourced opportunities to investments), supported fundraising efforts, and closed high-potential deals through disciplined screening and partnership-driven deal access.

Most recently, as “Managing Partner,” I led venture studio & fund operations, evaluating 200+ opportunities annually and improving investment success by 30% year-over-year. I’ve also strengthened portfolio value (25% valuation growth in 2 years), raised $10 million for growth, maintained 95% LP retention through transparent reporting, and supported founders with mental health-focused mentorship—backing 20+ startups and $15 million in funding collectively.