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🚀 Co-Founder & CGO @ Data Safeguard Inc. | AI Powered SaaS Startup in Data Privacy 🌐 | Marketing, Ecosystems & Partnerships, Analyst & Investor Relations | Angel Investor | 🏆 Bhartiya Seva Ratna Awardee | 🏆 Odia Pride Honoree (Odia Asmita Samman)

Damodar's journey from a small town in Odisha, India, to a renowned leader is a story of resilience and commitment. Rooted in humble beginnings, he learned the value of hard work and the challenges faced by students in similar situations. Founder of "MuliaSmarak," a Personal Social Responsibility (PSR) initiative supporting Education to the underprivileged students in Odisha, India.

🌟 Renowned "People Connector" expert championing "Better Together" and "Powering Growth" through partnerships. 28 years of cross-functional leadership in partnerships, market development, and business expansion across tech and managed services.

🛠️ Manages relationships with diverse stakeholders: advisors, analysts, investors, and executives across Cloud Service Providers, Key Technology Partners, and ISVs/IHVs/MSPs. Pioneering member of Wipro's Aftermarket Service Transformation and AutoInsights start-ups. Chief Growth Officer at Data Safeguard Inc., leading global growth strategy in marketing, partnerships, investor relations, and analyst engagement. Drives partner sales, emphasizing co-innovation, collaboration, and strategic co-investment for future growth.

🏅 Recognitions:

LinkedIn Top Voice | Thinkers360 Thought Leader | Startup Mentor | Bhartiya Seva Ratna Awardee | Odia Asmita Samman (Odia Pride Honor) | Conferred with Honoris Causa PhD & DLitt. | World Peace Ambassador.

Skills: Partnerships & Alliances, GTM Strategy, SaaS Sales, Industry 4.0, Service Transformation.

Co-founder of LithionPower, specializing in smart Battery Management Systems and EV solutions. With extensive experience in Electric Vehicles, Banking, Financial Services, Payments, Telecom, and IT, I’ve led consulting, startup advisory, and business setup initiatives. As a Mentor/Advisor at NASSCOM DeepTechClub, iHUB-DivyaSampark@IIT Roorkee, and Telangana AI Mission, I guide startups to success. I’m also part of the Managing Committee of the IIM-A Alumni Association (Mumbai Chapter).

My educational background includes B.Tech (IIT Bombay), MBA (IIM Ahmedabad), and LLB (Mumbai University). Skilled in product management, strategy, and regulatory compliance.

As a Partner at AKCJ Ventures, my mission is to propel the startup ecosystem through strategic investments and partnerships. My expertise in corporate laws from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India underpins my approach to deal structuring and venture capital. At Agility Ventures, I orchestrated a 20 Crores follow-on funding within three months, showcasing our collaborative efforts and my commitment to nurturing innovative ventures.

My role encompasses not only funding facilitation but also the creation of exit strategies, which recently resulted in a successful 2 Crores investor exit. My core competencies lie in establishing cross-border alliances and supporting portfolio companies, enabling their transition from nascent startups to industry contenders. These endeavors reflect my dedication to forming lasting partnerships and my profound understanding of the intricacies of startup investments.

- Qualified CFA and FRM

- 10+ years of experience in preparing DPRs, pitch decks/IMs, financial projections, valuations

- Successfully raised INR 800+ crores in private equity/debt funding for corporates pan-India

- Mentored 150+ start-ups globally across 50+ sectors

- Research, consulting, and advisory for globally listed companies