VIT APEX

Vinit Suresh Takate

CEO & Co-Founder, Carbon Horizon

"The VIT APEX Pitch Day gave us an opportunity to present our vision before experienced mentors and investors. The feedback we received helped us refine our business strategy and accelerate our growth."

Nandan Mukkawar

Founder, FaceifyLabs

"Beyond networking, VIT APEX connected us with people who genuinely understood the startup journey. The mentorship and ecosystem support have been instrumental in taking our venture forward."

Mangesh Prabhavalkar

Founder, Persei Solutions Pvt Ltd

"Participating in VIT APEX strengthened our confidence and expanded our network. It has been a valuable platform for learning, collaboration, and meaningful business connections."

Hrishikesh Dixit

Director, Financial Institutions Group,HSBC Global Banking and Markets

"VIT APEX has built a strong platform where experienced alumni can contribute their knowledge and help young founders avoid common startup challenges."

Salil Gokhale

Technologist

"The quality of ideas and the enthusiasm of the founders are impressive. With the right mentorship and industry connections, many of these startups have the potential to scale successfully."

Anup Pradhan

Founder, Vajra Power Technologies

"VIT APEX is creating a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting aspiring founders with experienced mentors and industry leaders. I am delighted to contribute to this initiative by sharing my entrepreneurial journey and helping startups transform innovative ideas into scalable and sustainable businesses."

Amit Suri

Head – IT Program Management, Leading Public Sector Bank

"VIT APEX is a commendable initiative that brings together experienced alumni, industry leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs on a single platform. By fostering mentorship, collaboration, and strategic guidance, it has the potential to create a strong pipeline of innovative and sustainable ventures."

Rushabh Shah

Angel Investor, Bolstart

"VIT APEX is building a high-quality startup ecosystem by connecting promising founders with experienced mentors and investors. The focus on mentorship, structured pitch opportunities, and alumni engagement makes it a valuable platform for nurturing investment-ready startups."

Mr. Abhishek Kshirsagar

Venture Capital Professional (Ex-Premji Invest)

"VIT APEX is a visionary initiative that brings together the strength of the alumni network to empower future entrepreneurs. I am excited to contribute as an investor and mentor, helping founders navigate their entrepreneurial journey. It is wonderful to see VIT creating a collaborative platform where alumni can actively give back and help build successful startups."

Prapti Patil

Computer Vision Engineer, IntelliVision

"Innovation thrives when great ideas are supported by the right ecosystem. VIT APEX provides young entrepreneurs with access to experienced mentors, industry insights, and a vibrant alumni network, empowering them to transform ideas into impactful solutions."

Pratik Rajurkar

Co-Founder, Polymath AI

"VIT APEX is a wonderful initiative that brings together the strength of our alumni network to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. As an alumnus, it is fulfilling to give back by mentoring aspiring founders and sharing the lessons from my entrepreneurial journey. I truly appreciate this vision and look forward to contributing in every possible way to help build a vibrant startup ecosystem at VIT."

Pranav Patil

Founder, 5amclub.co.in

"Entrepreneurship thrives when experienced founders come together to guide those taking their first steps. VIT APEX creates exactly that platform. I am excited to mentor young innovators, share practical insights, and help them avoid common pitfalls. It is inspiring to see VIT creating such a meaningful alumni-led initiative, and I am delighted to be a part of it."

Akshay Shekhar

Founder, Kazam (Series A+ Startup)

"VIT APEX is a forward-looking initiative that has the potential to transform how alumni engage with entrepreneurship at our alma mater. I am happy to contribute as a mentor and support promising startups with my experience and network. It is encouraging to see VIT building a strong bridge between successful alumni and aspiring entrepreneurs, and I look forward to seeing this initiative grow into a benchmark for other institutions."

Raj Jangate

Founder & CEO, Proffer Global

"Every successful entrepreneur has benefited from guidance and support at some stage of their journey. VIT APEX offers us an opportunity to give back to the institution that shaped us by mentoring, encouraging, and supporting future founders. I sincerely appreciate this initiative and am eager to contribute towards creating a strong, collaborative entrepreneurial community at VIT."