Pritam Sarkar

Skills

Experiences

1. 

   Topmate.io

   Dec 2024 - Current

   Subject Matter Expert

   • Strategic Guidance: Helping startups position their vision, market potential, and growth strategy to align with investor priorities. • Pitch Deck Excellence: Evaluating impactful presentations that tell a compelling story and highlight key metrics. • Investor Outreach: Leveraging my network to connect founders with venture capitalists, angel investors, and funding platforms. • Mentorship: Offering insights on fundraising trends, negotiation tactics, and deal structuring. • Continuous Support: Collaborating with founders to refine their approach and build confidence throughout the fundraising process.
2. 

   ExpertDojo

   Nov 2024 - Current

   Venture Scout

   • Identifying and referring high-potential investment candidates. • Build relationships with startup founders. • Assess their business growth potential. • Evaluate alignment with investment criteria.
3. 

   Outlander VC

   Nov 2024 - Current

   Venture Scout

   • Identify early-stage startups with high growth potential. • Attend industry events, networking meetups, pitch competitions, and demo days. • Leverage personal networks to discover emerging companies. • Monitor trends in specific industries or regions to identify market opportunities. • Serve as a bridge between founders and the VC team for initial introductions. • Act as an ambassador for the VC firm to enhance its presence and reputation
4. 

   Skilltor

   Nov 2024 - Current

   Venture Scout

   • Spot promising early-stage startups with significant growth potential. • Participate in industry events, such as networking meetups, pitch events, and product showcases. • Utilize personal connections to uncover new and emerging startups. • Track trends in specific industries or regions to identify new market opportunities. • Facilitate introductions between founders and the VC team for initial discussions. • Represent the VC firm to boost its visibility and strengthen its reputation in the startup ecosystem.
5. 

   LvlUp Ventures

   Aug 2024 - Current

   Venture Scout

   • Identifying and building relationships with promising early-stage startups and founders. • Analysing market trends and competitive landscapes to find innovative opportunities. • Evaluating business models, market fit, and team dynamics of potential investments. • Connecting startups with resources, insights, and strategic advice. • Working closely with the LvlUp Ventures team to refine investment strategies and make informed decisions.
6. 

   GoAhead Ventures

   Aug 2024 - Current

   Venture Scout

   • Scout and identify innovative pre-seed and seed-stage startups for investment. • Support founders by providing swift and meaningful investment decisions. • Manage $200k-$1M investments with a focus on high-potential startups. • Ensure rapid decision-making with a one-week turnaround for due diligence. • Contribute to GoAhead Ventures' portfolio growth, investing in ~20 startups per year. • Foster relationships with founders to help them scale and achieve their vision.
7. 

   PMO Global Institute

   Jul 2024 - Current

   Associate Member

   • Engaging with a global network of project management professionals. • Participating in webinars, workshops, and conferences. • Accessing and contributing to research and resources. • Collaborating on initiatives to enhance project management standards. • Supporting innovation, excellence, and professional growth in project management.

Education

1. 

   Indira Gandhi National Open University

   Jul 2024 - Jan 2025

   Master of Arts - MA

   Psychology