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Vijay Anand Bhagavatula

Founder

Founder at ODWEN

Delhi, India

FoundedODWEN · YC

About

Bhagavatula has over two decades of experience in investment banking, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with roles managing P&L across multiple organizations. He has led the incubation of new ventures backed by approximately $300 million in investments and holds a Sloan Fellowship from London Business School.

Founder at ODWENYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Vijay went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Vijay can intro founders to ODWEN's investors below.

ODWEN's investors · 4

Flucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5M checksKube VCTechstarsBoulder · $220K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Experience

  1. ODWEN (YC S21)Founder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentNew Delhi, Delhi, India
  2. VariousVenture Partner/ Interim C-Roles2017 — 2018India
  3. Tech FundPrincipal2016 — 2017
  4. London Business SchoolSloan Fellow2015 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
  5. DSM Innovation Center - Advanced SurfacesStrategy & Alliances, South Asia2013 — 2016Gurugram, Haryana, India
  6. Royal DSM NVBusiness Intelligence Manager2012 — 2013India Innovation Center, India
  7. Moser Baer Solar Systems LimitedDivision Head – Commercial Solar EPC2010 — 2012Delhi
  8. Moser Baer India LimitedDeputy General Manager – Corporate Strategy & Development2006 — 2010Delhi, India

Skills & more

Start-ups39Business Strategy41Strategic Planning18Strategy57Program Management22Entrepreneurship12Product Management6Project Management6Team Management8Mergers4Product Development9Business Development19
+12 moreBusiness IntelligenceProject PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsLeadershipManagementManufacturingConsultingNew Business DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisIntegrationManagement ConsultingDue Diligence

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vijay Anand Bhagavatula?
Bhagavatula has over two decades of experience in investment banking, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with roles managing P&L across multiple organizations. He has led the incubation of new ventures backed by approximately $300 million in investments and holds a Sloan Fellowship from London Business School.
Where does Vijay Anand Bhagavatula work?
Vijay Anand Bhagavatula is Founder of ODWEN.
What companies did Vijay Anand Bhagavatula found?
Vijay Anand Bhagavatula founded ODWEN.
Where did Vijay Anand Bhagavatula go to school?
Vijay Anand Bhagavatula studied at London Business School (Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy); Cornell University (Technology Management); Cornell University (Food Retailing).

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