Managing Partner of Ekcle Ventures and Ekcle Advisory Services, Vikram invests in, mentors and advises early & growth stage startups and emerging businesses, especially with Fund-Raising, Market Linkages, Go-to-Market Strategy, M&A, etc. He has over 20 years’ experience heading Sales, Marketing, Business Development & Strategy functions for companies across India in verticals like Consumer Goods, Media, Retail, IT & Banking. Vikram is associated and works closely with IIMCIP, SIIC-IIT Kanpur, CII, Founders Institute (USA), and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. He regularly features as a speaker, jury member, guest faculty, etc. at prominent startup events, TV shows, & business schools across India.