ARYAN SEHRAWAT
Entrepreneur-In-Residence
Delhi
Summary
A business professional with extensive experience in startup ecosystems and venture development. Adept at identifying market opportunities and implementing growth strategies to drive company success. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing market dynamics, and delivering tangible results through strategic initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Entrepreneur in Residence
India Accelerator
Delhi
03.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded sourcing and evaluation of 100+ deep-tech startups across sectors including defense-tech, AI/ML, robotics, and autonomous systems for IA’s accelerator cohorts; conducted founder calls to assess team caliber, IP defensibility, and commercialization roadmap.
- Led the Advait Accelerator Program, a first-of-its-kind defense-tech initiative in collaboration with Gujarat University and Institute of Defence Studies and Research (IDSR); responsible for end-to-end program execution—from startup scouting and onboarding to mentor curation and investor demo days.
- Built a strong pipeline of dual-use and strategic technology startups by engaging with research institutions, incubators, and independent innovators across India’s emerging tech ecosystem.
- Initiated and led a white paper on building a Secondary Market Platform to enable investor exits in private startup equity; conducted market research, stakeholder interviews, regulatory analysis (SEBI sandbox, IFSC, etc.), and proposed operational frameworks for feasibility.
- Executed deep market research on strategic technologies, defense innovation policies, AI autonomy, and global dual-use tech trends to support startup evaluation and ecosystem positioning.
Strategy and Operations Manager
Acaya
Delhi
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded the growth of the B2B pharmaceutical vertical, driving strategic initiatives alongside the CEO.
- Optimised go-to-market strategy by integrating on-ground insights and stakeholder feedback.
- Streamlined investor communications and fundraising efforts by crafting pitch decks, managing data rooms, and tracking key performance metrics for board updates.
- Provided data-driven strategic recommendations to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions.
- Secured the first enterprise client for a new product range, unlocking new revenue streams.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to identify market opportunities and mitigate risks.
Associate Project Manager
Indiginus
Delhi
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Led product strategy, aligning cost, quality, and performance to business objectives.
- Defined and maintained key product artifacts, including product requirements, PRDs, and feature roadmaps.
- Conducted market research and data analysis to drive insights, identify trends, and shape strategic product decisions.
- Identified project risks and suggested mitigation plans.
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams on website enhancements, landing pages, and marketing collateral.
Summer Intern
NITI AAYOG
Delhi
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Offered Internship under the Joint Advisor's Office of NITI Aayog as a 2nd-year student (out of 10,000+ applicants).
- Proficiently identified potential clients and Non-for-Profit Institutions for Rural development and social impact schemes.
- Conducted effective 'Policy Research' in various domains, to assist the Joint Advisor.
Education
B.Com (Hons) -
Shri Ram College of Commerce
Delhi 07.2018 - 05.2021
Class XII -
D.P.S RK Puram
Delhi 01.2017 - 03.2018
Class X -
Vivek High School
Delhi 04.2015 - 03.2016
Achievements - Scholastic Achievements
- Awarded the Certificate of Merit for Outstanding performance in Class X, 05/16
- Achieved a 99%ile in the SAT, 05/17
- Ranked in the top 1 %ile of candidates in DU JAT among 24000 candidates, 05/19
- 99.45%ile in CAT among 1,92,000 candidates, 05/22
Personal Information
- Age: 24
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Entrepreneur in Residence
India Accelerator
03.2025 - Current
Strategy and Operations Manager
Acaya
03.2024 - 12.2024
Associate Project Manager
Indiginus
01.2022 - 11.2023
Summer Intern
NITI AAYOG
08.2019 - 09.2019
B.Com (Hons) -
Shri Ram College of Commerce
07.2018 - 05.2021
Class XII -
D.P.S RK Puram
01.2017 - 03.2018
Class X -
Vivek High School
04.2015 - 03.2016
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