09.05.2025
Vijay Tirathrai, Managing Director at Techstars
WHAT
Office hours format means a 1:1 meetup, where you have an opportunity to pitch your startup to a world-class investor/founder. It’s an excellent way to introduce yourself, build a relationship, get advice, and closer to an investment round.WHO
Grab the chance to meet Vijay Tirathrai — a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and seasoned C-level executive. He has over 30 years of international experience in start-ups, business development, and transformation roles covering several industries; namely retail, manufacturing, and associations management. Prior to joining Techstars, he was the CEO of the Entrepreneur Organization. He now seeks to nurture and invest in start-ups and early-stage companies to grow through mentorship, access to global networks, and venture capital. Respected by his peers and colleagues for his visionary drive, business strategy acumen, and his inspiring leadership style. He has operated and conducted business in over 25 countries and enjoys an expansive global network of peers.MIGHT BE RELEVANT FOR
- stage MVP or rev. generating
- sectors are broad: FinTech, AI, EduTech, AgriTech, e-commerce, CleanTech
- suitable for emerging markets, low friction for geographic expansion
- some experience with incubator or accelerator