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Operational Leadership

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the operational management of the association, setting work programs, leading advocacy councils, and coordinating capital and policy initiatives.

Committee Term Policy

To establish policy foundations and operational stability, the founding executive committee will serve an initial term of 3 years. Subsequent committee terms will be 2 years to ensure active leadership rotation.

Section 8 Compliant

Executive Leadership & Officers

Appointed officers and co-chairs steward these functional mandates to build venture creation capacity across India.

Sahil Jindal
Chairperson

Sahil Jindal

Managing Director, DS Jindal Group & Founder, Trevel

Presides over board strategy, operational consensus, member relations, and national alignments for IVSA.

Executive Committee Leadership
Srinivas Kollipara
Co-Chair (Govt & Policy)

Srinivas Kollipara

Co-Founder, Biome Venture Studio & Co-Founder, T-Hub

Guides policy clinics and regulatory advocacy, representing IVSA at state and central government levels (DPIIT, MCA).

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Tushar Gandotra
Co-Chair (Capital & Ecosystem)

Tushar Gandotra

Founder, x42 Venture Studio

Coordinates LP roundtables, venture fund-studio hybrid relations, institutional investor partnerships, and capital formation routes.

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Vice Chairperson (Programs)

To be announced

Operator Cohorts & Studio 101 Lead

Oversees operator cohorts, playbook standardizations, and the execution of Studio 101 and Operator Circles.

Nomination Open / Pending Ratification
Treasurer

To be announced

Fiscal Policy & Audit Lead

Responsible for fiscal policies, independent audits, budgeting, and capital allocation frameworks.

Nomination Open / Pending Ratification
Secretary & Compliance Officer

To be announced

Statutory Filings & Governance Lead

Manages statutory filings, AGM logs, and ensures smooth operational compliance for the Secretariat.

Nomination Open / Pending Ratification

Board Committees

Specialized standing committees assist the Executive Committee in executing focused strategic programs.

Audit & Risk Committee

Oversees financial reporting, auditor engagement, and risk management safeguards for IVSA.

Programs & Membership Committee

Designs member services, reviews applications, and monitors delivery of operator programs.

Policy & Advocacy Committee

Coordinates consultations with government bodies and drafts submissions advancing the venture studio model.

Research & Data Committee

Maintains the venture studio data observatory and releases ecosystem insights.

Supporting Structure

Operational divisions and expert panels supporting the leadership board.

Secretariat

A dedicated operations team manages scheduling, member support, compliance filings, and vendor coordination under the Secretary’s oversight.

Advisory Council

Legal, policy, and academic advisors engaged by the Executive Committee provide periodic guidance on strategic priorities.

Working Groups

Time-bound groups chartered by the Executive Committee to deliver initiatives such as climate studio playbooks or university collaborations.

Engage with the Committee

Members can submit governance proposals, recommend agenda items, or volunteer for specialized committees during quarterly open forums.

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