Gaurav Prakash has over 24 years of multi-industry, cross-functional and entrepreneurial experience as a Venture Builder, Fintech/Startup Operator, Fund-raiser, and SME/Retail Banking Specialist. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Zone Startups India (BSE’s innovation ecosystem) and is also associated with Loanwiser for the lending platform’s strategy and partnership development and Icare Insurance Broking for their digital transformation journey. Gaurav’s experience includes serving as the National Head for Citibank India’s MSME portfolio and products.

In 2016, he co-founded Element 42 Management Solutions, which was a multiple award-winning IOT (NFC) & Blockchain technology startups providing physical asset authentication and tracking solutions which merged with Zebi Data.

Gaurav’s experience in fintech, fundraising, and SME/Retail banking makes him particularly well-suited to mentor startups, and his exposure to various facets of business and project management allows him to provide them with strategic & leadership insights.