Sayanta Basu

Sayanta Basu is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. As the Founder and CEO of Agrud Technologies since January 2016, Sayanta leads an AI startup focused on transforming banking for the Mass Affluent. Additionally, Sayanta founded Agrud Advisors in October 2011, providing global investment and corporate strategies for Ultra High Net-worth individuals. With a history of seed investment in companies like Mobilewalla and Zibanka Media Services, Sayanta actively contributes to business development and strategic finance. Academic roles include adjunct professor positions at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and Singapore Management University, specializing in alternative investments and financial literacy. Sayanta has also held leadership roles in alumni associations and has served as a shareholder and director at LKP FINANCE LTD, contributing to significant business restructuring efforts. Sayanta holds a PGDM in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a B. Tech in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.