Arnab Ray

Entrepreneur & Management Consultant

Arnab Ray is an accomplished entrepreneur, management consultant, early-stage investor, and startup mentor based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Array Innovative Services Pvt. Ltd., a position he has held since September 2014.1

Professional Background

Arnab Ray has a diverse portfolio of ventures, including:

BPlanExperts
PresentationGFX
CrazyAboutStartups
Vezume
Xprezio
Array Consultancy Services
Array MediaGraphics & Systems

He is deeply involved in the global startup ecosystem, serving as an advisor and mentor to several startups, particularly in the innovative tech industry.1

Education and Early Career

Arnab holds an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research in Mumbai and an undergraduate degree in Electronics & Communications engineering from Vidyasagar University.1 Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, he worked with global companies such as:

American Express (Risk Management - Business Analyst - Team Leader)
Tata Consultancy Services (Team Lead - BI Consultancy)
Infosys
Wachovia
ICICI Prudential1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Some of Arnab's notable entrepreneurial endeavors include:

Array Consultancy Services: Founded in 2004, this company provides Business and IT consulting services.1
CrazyAboutStartups.com: Launched in January 2013, this platform caters to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing updates, case studies, and resources related to startups and entrepreneurship.1
Array Mediagraphics & Systems: Established in 2004, this company focuses on enhancing businesses' online strategies through design and technology.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Arnab Ray is described as a music enthusiast, avid traveler, competitive gamer, and foodie. He is also deeply passionate about startups.1

Recent Achievements

In August 2023, Arnab celebrated the 15th anniversary of Array Innovative Services, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey of innovation and growth.3

Arnab Ray is also an author, having written books on cybersecurity and connected medical devices.2 His commitment to entrepreneurship is evident in his ongoing efforts to provide guidance and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, including developing startup idea validation frameworks and tools.5 4