Builders. Operators. Visionaries
Your Extended Co-Founders.
Behind StartupConnect Global is a diverse team of entrepreneurs, technologists, growth strategists, and venture capital insiders who’ve been in the founder’s seat and know what it takes to scale from zero to global.
MEET OUR CORE TEAM
We Are Not Just Advisors, We're Execution Partners
From Mumbai to Tokyo, Seoul to Silicon Valley, our leadership brings global perspective and local insight to help startups navigate complexity with clarity.
Raja Mukherjee
Founder
Alumnus of IIMC and IBS Hyderabad, serial entrepreneur with global experience across Singapore, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. Known for establishing and scaling businesses internationally, he is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of business leaders.
Nidhi Vadhera
Co-Founder
Alumnus of Narsee Monjee, distinguished venture builder and startup mentor with expertise in Indian and global markets. As India's first woman author on sales, she has been featured in HerStory, Red FM, Business Standard, and more. Her forte lies in building partnerships and processes for dynamic, evolving markets.
Azhar Alam
Co-Founding Partner
Seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience, excels in operations, sales, marketing, and outreach. His strategic approach allows him to develop meaningful connections and deliver impactful results. A dynamic leader, he is committed to expanding horizons and fostering growth.
Rohit Singh
Co-Founding Partner
Technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Founded a tech company that was acquired by a listed MNC in 2017. Co-founded DeXperts, company listed twice in Deloitte's Fastest 50 technology companies in India and included in Red Herring's Top 100 Asia in 2014.
Saburo Takahashi
Co-Founding Partner
Internationally acclaimed business leader who has co-founded numerous successful tech ventures across the UK, Japan, Singapore, and India. His work has earned widespread recognition from industry leaders worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the tech industry.
Mahima Jihan Kim
Management Team
Founder & Managing Partner at Cross-Border, leads pioneering efforts in the innovative startup accelerator bridging Korea and India. Spearheading Unicorn Incubator, she fosters groundbreaking startups. Member of the Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mark Milanese
Management Team
Investment banker with extensive knowledge of lending at NAB & ANZ. Expertise include Capital Raising, Strategy, Global Growth & Emerging Technology. He sits on various boards including Xiippy, and Bevvypay, also an APAC Advisor for G1VC, a UK based FinTech, Blockchain & Web 3.0 Fund.
Fuhar Pandher
Management Team
A seasoned sales and partnership professional, brings extensive experience across tech and travel sectors, from start-ups to multinational corporations. With a global perspective from working in four countries, she excels in building relationships with Fortune 500 companies.
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