The founders of eCirkle are already involved in other ventures that provide complete office solutions for enterprises in emerging towns of India. However, those efforts have had a very marginal impact on startup entrepreneurs. These startup entrepreneurs have great ideas but very limited access to resources, know-how, and networks needed to succeed.
The alarming rate at which these under-served startups are failing after a few years of inception makes it apparent that they need a platform that can help them succeed. This opportunity has germinated the birth of eCirkle.
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Through a well thought out 4 step approach of
to helping underserved startups, eCirkle is a potent combination of Innovation and eXpertise that brings a world of possibilities to local startups not just in India but also globally.
eCirkle is not just a platform or an ecosystem that catalyses startup success. We see it as a movement that brings nations and people together to make startup entrepreneurship the first employment choice for the youth of this world.
People behind eCirkle
Meet the founders of eCirkle who are themselves startup entrepreneurs and bring dedication, passion, expertise, and relevant experience to help create a vibrant startup ecosystem for the under-served startups.
Ram Kevalur
Co-founder
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Ram is a seasoned banking transformation leader. As an entrepreneur, he has had steadfast focus on creating and supporting social impact startups. A true believer in the power of technology and AI, he envisions eCirkle to positively disrupt the entrepreneurial landscape of India.
Gourav Dalvi
Co-founder
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Gourav is a technologist at heart and brings a fine balance between deep technical prowess and the ability to break down complex problems into simple steps. A strong believer in building organisations that can have global reach and scale up rapidly, Gourav will be the brain behind the cutting-edge innovation with which eCirkle hopes to disrupt the traditional startup growth curve.
Shyam Kumar
Co-founder
Shyam is an accomplished serial entrepreneur who successfully runs various technology companies solving critical client challenges. In his own words, his strength lies in grounding a plane adeptly and safely. Shyam aspires to bring this exact specialisation to get eCirkle grounded firmly into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, in India, and global markets as well.
Santhosh Mahalingam
Co-founder
Santhosh is an astute banking leader, entrepreneur, career coach, and social impact champion. His calmness and composure in almost all situations and challenges earn him the nickname 'Zentosh' among those around him. Santhosh has taken it upon himself to create a vibrant employment ecosystem in emerging cities and towns, and eCirkle's social impact will receive a significant boost from Santhosh's experience and wisdom.
eCirkle has a simple vision of making startup entrepreneurship real, practical, and successful for the youth of this world. We bring this vision to reality through our mission.
eCirkle's Mission
Create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers and enables under-served startups to scale and succeed.
eCirkle's Vision
To democratise entrepreneurship globally.
Our Experts
Sabareeshan Chittur Kalyanakrishnan
A Chartered Accountant, A Company Secretary, A certified Scrum Master by Qualification with over 30 years of Corporate Experience, about half of it at Board level. 8000 man days of Training experience in Project Management as per PMBOK and Agile frameworks. Currently mentoring Start Ups in Mysore, Angel investor and a TiE Mysore Charter member.
Rithvi Somani
Rithvi is a seasoned professional specializing in legal strategy and policy consultation, with a strong focus on capital markets and environmental sustainability. She has a unique aptitude for due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance strategy, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
A proud participant at COP 28, representing the Papua New Guinea Government, Rithvi has actively contributed to global discussions on carbon credit monetization. Her academic background from Queen Mary University of London, combined with certifications in product management, business, and legal design, equips her with a versatile skill set that drives strategic growth and impactful change.
About eCirkle
eCirkle was not formed serendipitously or to just ride the start-up bandwagon. It was formed due to a burning desire of the founders to make a material impact on the future of entrepreneurial India.
Volunteer Leadership Team
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Sankaran Annaswamy
Sankaran, with over three decades of IT expertise and a stellar track record at Standard Chartered Bank GBS, is a cornerstone of eCirkle's technological prowess. His certifications in Cyber Security and Project Management complement his transformative leadership in complex initiatives. Passionate about people strategy, he excels in coaching teams to reach their full potential. At eCirkle, Sankaran seamlessly blends technical acumen with compassionate leadership, driving innovation and fostering a culture of excellence.
Shyamala S
Shyamala is a skilled professional with a strong academic background in Operations Research and Computer Applications and hands-on experience as a Developer at Cognizant. With a deep understanding of complex problem-solving techniques and expertise in database management, Shyamala has successfully contributed to optimizing operations and improving data processes in various projects.
Yogesh G Krishnan
Yogesh is a seasoned marketing leader with over 18 years of experience in B2B technology marketing. He excels in helping founders and product leaders uncover value propositions, find their marketing voice, and develop strategies, content, and lead generation campaigns that drive growth and engagement in competitive markets.
Priya Lakshmi
Executive & Life Coach | Women’s Champion
With 25+ years of corporate leadership, Priya has led global teams, driven strategic initiatives, and mentored leaders. Now, as an executive and life coach, she empowers individuals to unlock their potential with confidence and clarity, with a special focus on championing women. She continues this mission through her platform, priyalakshmi.com.
At eCirkle, she plays a key role in building startup relationships and driving impactful programs .
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