In conversation with TiE Pune's Young Changemakers. Meet the new members of our vibrant Charter Members Community ,while they share their entrepreneurial journey and experiences.

My Story Speakers 

Darshan Rathod

Co-Founder  & Director
Acumen M&A Advisors LLP

Darshan is the Co-Founder & Director at Acumen M&A Advisors LLP , a 11-year old M&A advisory firm based out of Pune. Darshan heads the deal-making, valuation and strategic advisory verticals at Acumen. He also plays a key role in developing and managing the firm’s relationships with various players in the investor-entrepreneur ecosystem. Being a CA he is passionate about numbers and has a keen interest in entrepreneurship.

Ashish Goyal

Co-Founder & CFO
EarlySalary  

As CFO Ashish oversees the overall strategic direction of the company and focuses on building the funding profile to ensure that it is diverse and deep. In this role, he is responsible for building EarlySalary’s business, strengthening EarlySalary’s position.Backed by over 18 years of experience in Global Financial Space and Portfolio Management, Ashish has imparted a dynamic approach in launching his Fintech in India.

Nikhil Karkare 
Co-Founder 
Walnut School

Nikhil Karkare is the co-founder of Walnut School, a chain of unique K-10 CBSE schools in Pune. Nikhil heads the technology backbone of the school, and also looks after operations, finance and compliance. Because of a technology-first approach, Walnut School was one of the very few schools which could easily transition to have a complete online presence from the get-go in the ongoing pandemic

Session Moderator  
Ramesh Mirakhur 
Startup Evangelist & CM at TiE Pune