Yash Kodwani
Program Lead
Vadodara
Summary
Yash is a dynamic professional with a passion for driving social change through entrepreneurship and community development. With a strong background in the startup industry, Yash's career has been marked by his commitment to incubating social enterprises, collectives, and non-profits, ultimately contributing to the betterment of rural India. His professional journey is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the fields of social development, consultancy, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Programs
IRMA ISEED Foundation
2 2024 - Current
- Managed to establish partnership with HDFC Parivartan Program and managed Startup Build up program to incubate and fund 4 social enterprises working in climate action domains.
- Facilitating the legal formalities like termsheet negotiations, Share Holder's Agreement formulation, Loan Agreements formulation and successful execution of the same with incubated companies at IRMA ISEED.
- Handling the portfolios of 22 invested startups with investment amount of INR 2.9 Crore.
- Managed to build partnership with SIDBI venture Funds and worked with senior leadership team to establish a venture fund at ISEED.
- Leading incubation day-to-day operations of the incubation including HR management, Social Media Management, & Coordination of board meeting.
Incubation Manager
IRMA ISEED Foundation
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Designed and Managed an Annual Incubation/Acceleration Program in association with LIC HFL CSR, that nurtures 20 social enterprises every year and invest in top 10.
- Designed and Managed a 6 month long Hackathon for early stages startups in association with TiHAN IIT-Hyderabad.
- Prepared and presented the detailed proposal and presentation for bringing Startup India Seed Fund Scheme for IRMA ISEED Foundation.
- Leading the administrative tasks like team building, coordinating with parent institute IRMA on their regulatory requirements for startup and innovation activities in the campus, documentation etc.
Research Associate
CMSR Consultants Pvt Ltd
New Delhi
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Headed Value chain Gap specific study for project Shakti - Care India (Narla Block, Kalahandi District, Odisha)
- Involved in Formulation of study tools, Field immersion, Data analysis and Report formulation
- Performed qualitative data analysis for Baseline study of project 'Mobilizing MGNREGA - A High Impact Collaborative Water Security Program in Jharkhand'
- Processing tool and report formulation for 'Enabling Poor Households to Switch from Traditional Cooking Practices to Clean and Environment Friendly Alternatives'
- Engaged in formulation of Technical and Financial Proposals for undertaking research assignments as per requirement of ToR (Terms of Reference) floated by client.
Management Trainee
Farm Prosperity Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for conducting market research and value chain creation for procurement of red chillies in Khargone, Dhamond and Kukshi Mandi of Madhya Pradesh
Education
Master of Arts - Social Entrepreneurship
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
Mumbai, India 04.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara Gujarat 01.2016 - 04.2019
Skills
Portfolio Management for startups
Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
Research Designing & Report Writing
ESG Reporting Frameworks
Interpersonal Skills
Team Learner & Leader
Learning attitude
Good observational skills
Ethical Governance
Project Management
Legal Compliance for Startups
Awards & Recognition
- Won First Position at VIT(Vellore) Pitch Perfect Competition - 2020
- Selected as a SBI Youth for India Fellowship
- Finalist at Social Impact Challenge organized by Connecting Dream Foundation and Atal Incubation Centre RMP
- Third Position at MSU Vadodara for Project 'Reaching Roots -Bamboo Products' in Ideathon - 2020
- Semi Finalist at BBA Baazigar, Business Stimulation Challenge, MSU - 2018
Timeline
Incubation Manager
IRMA ISEED Foundation
03.2022 - 02.2024
Research Associate
CMSR Consultants Pvt Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2022
Management Trainee
Farm Prosperity Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Social Entrepreneurship
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
04.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
01.2016 - 04.2019
Lead Programs
IRMA ISEED Foundation
2 2024 - Current