The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mumbai announced the appointment of Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, who will be taking over as the President of TiE Mumbai from April 2025 onwards for a period of two years.
During this time, TiE Mumbai has successfully curated high-impact events, strengthened investor-startup interactions, expanded mentorship initiatives, and significantly scaled its support to early-stage ventures and growth-stage startups. It has played a pivotal role in shaping Mumbai’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape and aligning it with national and global innovation trends.
Apoorva Ranjan Sharma is one of the pioneers of the startup ecosystem in India – With 20+ Years of expertise in the startup ecosystem in Investment, Mentoring, Acceleration and Incubation. He holds a PhD in Incubation & Diploma in Mentoring Studies from UC Berkeley and has invested in and mentored 500+ startups, which includes 100+ soonicorns and 5 Unicorns since 2002. He has democratised angel investing, established the first accelerator and, the first incubator in India. He has an unparalleled ability to transform, next-level evaluation, Speed of Investment, Real Time Mentorship, Unique Startup Development Mechanism and Scout Programs.
He is an active member of various Govt. Committees like the Advisory Board Member of SISF, Working Group Member of SEBI, Member of Scheme Management Committee of Samridh, Member of Startup Corporate Governance Committee and Founding Board Member of 256 Network. He also co-founded Venture Catalysts which was established in 2016.
Ranu Vohra, Past President, TiE Mumbai said, “It has been a privilege to lead TiE Mumbai and witness its growth into a dynamic and influential platform for entrepreneurs. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma as the new President. His experience and deep engagement with the startup ecosystem will be instrumental in taking TiE Mumbai to greater heights. I am confident he will continue the momentum and introduce new ideas and frameworks to empower entrepreneurs and innovators.”
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, President, TiE Mumbai said “I am humbled and honoured to be appointed President of TiE Mumbai. I sincerely thank the Past Presidents and the current Board for entrusting me with this responsibility. TiE Mumbai has consistently stood at the forefront of entrepreneurial innovation, and I aim to build upon its legacy. My vision is to expand the chapter’s impact through deeper collaborations, more inclusive programs, and ecosystem-wide engagement with startups, investors, corporates, academia, and policymakers. Together, we will strengthen TiE’s role as a catalyst for startup success and innovation in Mumbai and beyond.”
