Mr Udayan Bakshi brings his vast expertise in Innovation and Entrepreneurship sprawled over more than a decade. On completing post-graduation from Ranchi University in 2005, he acquired his MBA degree from ICFAI in 2007.

Formerly the Founder & Director - Startup Emporio, Hyderabad, and VP Academic Innovation - Idea Labs, Hyderabad, Mr Bakshi also worked as the State Head for APSSDC, Government of AP, Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Regional Head for Wadhwani Foundation (NeN) & Zonal Head - HDFC. He worked with Northeastern University and MIT, Boston USA to understand the start-up ecosystem and implement the same model in India as a part of the AP state government project.

Mr Bakshi, Gold Medal recipient in M. Com, is globally acknowledged for his keen interest in creating concepts, designing strategies, research into meditation and metaphysics, innovation and teaching. His earnest pursuit for innovative strategies and passion for entrepreneurship and creativity made him a mentor for hundreds of start-ups and thousands of students. He is also a mentor at T-HUB Hyderabad, BITS Hyderabad, ALEAP, HCU, JNTU and many other organizations.