Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma

Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma is a prominent figure in the Indian startup ecosystem, known for his role in establishing several successful incubators and accelerators. He is the co-founder and president of Venture Catalysts, recognized as India's first integrated incubator, and ranked as the world's 7th Largest Incubator and Early Stage Investor by TechCrunch in 2019. With a PhD in Incubation from Amity University and a background in engineering, he has been a key player in fostering startup growth in India since the early 2000s. Dr. Sharma has received accolades such as the Best Incubator Award from the President of India for his outstanding contributions to the startup community. He is also a top angel investor in India, having curated and mentored over 100 startups, including notable successes like OYO Rooms and Beardo.