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Guidance Beyond Advice

At URIncubator, we believe the right mentors don’t just advise—they walk alongside you, helping turn your bold ideas into thriving businesses. Our mentor panel brings together decades of experience across finance, HR, governance, marketing, and strategy. They go beyond conventional guidance to ensure startups build resilient foundations, attract investors, and scale with confidence.

Our Experts

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    With over three decades of expertise in finance and strategic management, Sriram helps startups move from uncertainty to clarity. His background with FMCG giants and global advertising leaders equips him to guide founders in building strong financial foundations, managing operations, and scaling efficiently. He goes the extra mile by helping startups not just manage money, but design business models that are resilient and growth-ready.

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    Noshir Lala

    Board Advisor

    With 30+ years of finance leadership across industries like pharma, engineering, banking, and media, Noshir specializes in simplifying complex financial challenges for startups. He brings practical insights on accounting, taxation, treasury, and restructuring. Beyond advice, he empowers founders to build sustainable finance systems that attract investors and prepare businesses for scale and M&A.

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    Suvyog Chitlange

    Board Advisor

    Suvyog brings over 20 years of deep expertise in mergers, acquisitions, taxation, and compliance. For startups, he goes further by turning regulatory hurdles into stepping stones for growth. His strength lies in helping founders navigate fundraising, corporate governance, and statutory audits while ensuring businesses remain agile, compliant, and investment-ready.

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    Balkrishna Shah

    Board Advisor

    With nearly three decades of corporate finance and auditing experience, Balkrishna helps startups build robust systems from day one. His deep knowledge of compliance, taxation, and statutory frameworks ensures early-stage companies avoid costly mistakes. He goes beyond compliance by shaping finance processes that align with long-term scalability and investor confidence.

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    Krishan Tondvalkar

    Board Advisor

    Krishan’s 25 years of financial services experience allow him to help startups establish order where chaos exists. He specializes in setting up finance and accounting functions for growing companies, particularly those without structured systems. By creating frameworks that are both compliant and scalable, he ensures startups can focus on innovation while staying financially disciplined.

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    Kisan Pandya

    Board Advisor

    Kisan leverages 15 years of finance and assurance expertise, including his tenure with Ernst & Young, to support startups in making data-driven financial decisions. He has guided companies in mutual funds, insurance, and offshore funding. For founders, he adds value by simplifying complex financial models and building strategies that make fundraising and financial planning seamless.

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    Sumesh Pillai

    Board Advisor

    With 15+ years in recruitment, SHRM, and strategy, Sumesh helps startups secure the right talent and amplify brand visibility. Holding advanced degrees in Statistics, Data Science, and Marketing, he merges analytics with SHRM-driven frameworks and marketing strategies to accelerate startup growth. He goes the extra mile by helping founders design AI-powered strategies, streamline HR processes, and build stronger recruitment pipelines that prepare startups for scale.

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    Soham Limbani

    General Manager

    Soham’s decade-long career in stakeholder management and growth strategy positions him as a strong ally for startups. With international experience from Victoria University, Australia, he specializes in identifying opportunities, expanding markets, and building partnerships. He goes the extra mile by helping founders craft strategies that drive revenue and open doors to new ecosystems.

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    Divya Tathod

    Compliance Manager

    Divya combines a solid legal and commerce background with hands-on experience in corporate governance. She supports startups by ensuring they remain compliant with company law, insolvency, and FEMA regulations. Beyond governance, she helps founders design transparent systems that build investor trust and position their businesses for long-term credibility.

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    Simran Jain

    Jr. General Manager

    With expertise in talent acquisition, HR strategy, and SHRM practices, Simran helps startups build people-first organizations. Her background in corporate recruiting and people management allows her to guide founders in setting up HR systems that support both compliance and growth. She goes the extra mile by aligning HR and SHRM frameworks with business strategy, ensuring startups can scale their teams without losing culture or agility.



Why Our Mentors Stand Out

Decades of cross-industry expertise made relevant for startups. Hands-on, practical guidance tailored to founder challenges. A “go the extra mile” philosophy—mentors actively help implement, not just advise. Diverse backgrounds covering finance, HR, legal, marketing, compliance, and growth strategy.