Anil Chhikara is a well-regarded serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, and investor, currently serving as the Chairman of the Startup India Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in the tech and entrepreneurial space, Anil has made a significant impact on India’s startup ecosystem. He has founded ventures such as Blue Bolt Electric and Bluebolt Startup Factory, focusing on sustainable mobility and deep tech startups. His ventures have supported hundreds of startups from ideation to scaling, enabling them to secure Series A funding.

Anil’s entrepreneurial journey includes founding 24×7 Learning, one of India’s pioneering EdTech startups, and leading Blue Bolt Electric, which provides sustainable transportation solutions for educational campuses and corporate clients. His expertise spans project implementation, fundraising, and business strategy.

Key Contributions:

1. Startup India Foundation: Founded to assist early-stage startups, particularly from Tier II and III cities, through mentorship, investment, and scaling strategies.
2. Blue Bolt Electric: A company focused on providing eco-friendly mobility solutions.
3. Mentorship & Advisory: Anil has mentored and invested in various successful startups, including Urja.io and Minkspay. His guidance has led these companies to exits or significant growth.
4. EdTech Pioneer: His early foray into the education technology space with 24×7 Learning helped shape India’s current EdTech landscape, supporting learners in 225+ global corporates.

Notable Experiences:

• Host & Judge on India’s first startup reality shows, including “Haywards 5000 Hauslay ki Udaan” and “The Vault Show”, where he mentored aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Corporate Leadership: Held leadership roles at Wipro, HCL, and Patni, where he contributed to the growth and market penetration of high-end software products and services.

Anil Chhikara holds a B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra and has received training from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London and New York Academy of Fine Arts. He is a TEDx speaker, an OTT actor, and an amateur sculptor, demonstrating his diverse interests beyond the entrepreneurial domain.

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