Sudhendu Bali

Sudhendu is a Consultant for the GAME’s bold experiment with the Govt. of Punjab to Punjab revitalize entrepreneurship in the State to regain its pre-eminent reputation as the most entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. Having worked with education and research institutions, the aim is to work with governments and industry associations to foster entrepreneurship and create self-improving ecosystems supported by mentoring networks and industry alliances. Sudhendu is an accomplished IT executive with experience in leading complex technology  organizations at top notch corporates like HLL, GE and Reliance.After three decades in industry,  he crafted a second career as a teacher and mentor to motivate young minds to create new ventures based on their ideas and convert these into viable start-ups. As Visiting Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh he initiated the Entrepreneurship Cell, created the curriculum, trained 1500 students in ideation and creativity and incubated 6 start-ups in the Technology Business Incubator (TBI).  Frieden Electric, a start-up working in hydroponics, was selected by the “Start-up Chile” incubator in Santiago run by the Govt. of Chile and granted $15,000, visa and access to co-working spaces and mentors.Also graduated Braiset Innovations, which has been incorporated in USA, raising funds at a valuation of $5 Mn.